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Terrifyingly, Google's Artificial Intelligence acts aggressive when cornered
Published 10:45 am, Tuesday, February 14, 2017
LIST: The biggest science and tech predictions for 2017
The first baby with three parents will be born
A new fertility technique allows doctors to replace defective DNA found within a mother's egg with the DNA from another female donor. The result is a baby born with the DNA of two mothers. The first three-parent baby may potentially be born around Christmas of 2017.
Source: The Telegraph
lessLIST: The biggest science and tech predictions for 2017
The first baby with three parents will be born
A new fertility technique allows doctors to replace defective DNA found within a mother's egg with the DNA
... moreScientists will discover the truth behind "dark matter"
Dark matter, a mysterious type of matter that makes up a little more than a quarter of the universe, is several experiments away from being detected. Dr. Katherine Freese, an expert in the field of dark matter, says 2017 may be the year "the 80-year-old dark matter puzzle will finally be solved."
Source: NBC
lessScientists will discover the truth behind "dark matter"
Dark matter, a mysterious type of matter that makes up a little more than a quarter of the universe, is several experiments away from being detected. Dr.
... moreThe first "artificial pancreas" for people with type 1 diabetes will hit the market
The "MiniMed 670G," an FDA-approved artificial pancreas, will monitor blood sugar and deliver insulin doses. It is set to be available by Spring 2017.
Source: CBS News
lessThe first "artificial pancreas" for people with type 1 diabetes will hit the market
The "MiniMed 670G," an FDA-approved artificial pancreas, will monitor blood sugar and deliver insulin doses. It is set to be
... moreGenetically modified mosquitoes might be released to fight Zika in the U.S.
A company that creates genetically modified mosquitoes that have their offspring die when they mate with wild female mosquitos, may begin trials in Florida in 2017.
Source: NPR
lessGenetically modified mosquitoes might be released to fight Zika in the U.S.
A company that creates genetically modified mosquitoes that have their offspring die when they mate with wild female mosquitos, may
... moreCostumer service will depend on social media more
"Social messaging channels such as Facebook Messenger and Twitter Direct Message are becoming increasingly important tools for brand engagement and customer service resolution. Big brands are already seeing a major shift from public posts to private messages."
Source: Inc
lessCostumer service will depend on social media more
"Social messaging channels such as Facebook Messenger and Twitter Direct Message are becoming increasingly important tools for brand engagement and customer
... moreThe first "human head transplant" may occur
Sergio Canavero, an Italian neuroscientist, is preparing to perform the first human head transplant. The surgery is slated for 2017.
Source: CBS News
The first "human head transplant" may occur
Sergio Canavero, an Italian neuroscientist, is preparing to perform the first human head transplant. The surgery is slated for 2017.
Source: CBS News
A new space race
Buzz Aldrin, the second human on the moon, told NBC and Americans to "get ready for intense competition in the development of human spaceflight systems." He said the space race will lead to "technical and business innovations we don't yet appreciate or understand."
Source: NBC
lessA new space race
Buzz Aldrin, the second human on the moon, told NBC and Americans to "get ready for intense competition in the development of human spaceflight systems." He said the space race will lead to
... moreRobot chefs will cook our food
Moley Robotics, a company that is building a robot chef capable of cooking 2,000 recipes, will begin selling in early 2017.
Source: Time
Robot chefs will cook our food
Moley Robotics, a company that is building a robot chef capable of cooking 2,000 recipes, will begin selling in early 2017.
Source: Time
For the first time in a century, the U.S. will experience a "total solar eclipse."
Source: Wall Street Journal
For the first time in a century, the U.S. will experience a "total solar eclipse."
Source: Wall Street Journal
The Cassini spacecraft's 20-year mission will come to an end
Since arriving at Saturn in 2004, Cassini has provided scientists with valuable data and images. NASA said the Cassini mission will end on September 15, 2017, when the spacecraft plunges into Saturn's atmosphere to burn.
Source: NASA
lessThe Cassini spacecraft's 20-year mission will come to an end
Since arriving at Saturn in 2004, Cassini has provided scientists with valuable data and images. NASA said the Cassini mission will end on September
... more2017 will be less hot than 2016
While 2017 is still expected to be one of the hottest years on record because of climate change, it won't be as hot as 2016 due to the absence of El Niño and the warming conditions it creates. Forecasters predict a 1.13°F drop in average temperatures.
Source: Climatecentral.org
less2017 will be less hot than 2016
While 2017 is still expected to be one of the hottest years on record because of climate change, it won't be as hot as 2016 due to the absence of El Niño and the warming
... moreHackers will use artificial intelligence
James R. Clapper, the director of National Intelligence, said artificial intelligence will make life easier for everyone, even hackers.
Source: New York Times
Hackers will use artificial intelligence
James R. Clapper, the director of National Intelligence, said artificial intelligence will make life easier for everyone, even hackers.
Source: New York Times
The first HIV vaccine
"PRO 140," a drug currently undergoing trials, will have "expected commercialization in 2017.”
Source: HIVequal.org
The first HIV vaccine
"PRO 140," a drug currently undergoing trials, will have "expected commercialization in 2017.”
Source: HIVequal.org
More laptops will be able to double as tablets
"It’s becoming increasingly difficult to innovate on a traditional clamshell laptop design. Consequently, PC makers are putting most of their attention on innovating around what the industry calls 2-in-1s, which feature a tablet-style design with an attachable keyboard."
Source: Time
lessMore laptops will be able to double as tablets
"It’s becoming increasingly difficult to innovate on a traditional clamshell laptop design. Consequently, PC makers are putting most of their attention on
... moreChina's lunar mission will bring back moon samples for the first time in 40 years
China has scheduled an unmanned moon sample-return mission, known as Chang'e 5, for 2017.
Source: Space.com
China's lunar mission will bring back moon samples for the first time in 40 years
China has scheduled an unmanned moon sample-return mission, known as Chang'e 5, for 2017.
Source: Space.com
Investments into artificial intelligence (AI) start ups will explode, but it might be a bust
"[Venture capitalist] will swarm startups in these spaces like sharks smelling chum in the water... Most of these startups will crash and burn without ever turning a profit. That said, a select few will drive truly deep innovation, and in doing so, reshape the world."
Source: Inc
lessInvestments into artificial intelligence (AI) start ups will explode, but it might be a bust
"[Venture capitalist] will swarm startups in these spaces like sharks smelling chum in the water... Most of these
... moreThe first (real) images of the Milk Way's super-massive black hole
A network of nine telescopes around the globe are adding the finishing touches to their project: In early 2017, the telescopes will snap the first images of Sagittarius A*, the black hole at the center of the Milky Way.
Source: BBC
lessThe first (real) images of the Milk Way's super-massive black hole
A network of nine telescopes around the globe are adding the finishing touches to their project: In early 2017, the telescopes will snap the
... moreBeing a sore loser is not an admired quality; especially when it's a sophisticated piece of artificial intelligence that's lashing out.
Researchers at DeepMind, Google's artificial intelligence lab, recently performed a number of tests by having its most complex AI play a series of a games with a version of itself.
In the first game, two AI agents, one red and one blue, scramble to see who can collect the most apples, or green squares.
Each AI has the option of firing off a long laser beam to stun the other AI, giving one player ample time to collect more precious green apples.
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Terrifyingly, it takes almost no time for both AI to start zapping each other relentlessly in the name of green apples.
"These results show that agents learn aggressive policies in environments that combine a scarcity of resources with the possibility of costly action," wrote DeepMind's researchers in a study examining the tests.
In addition, scientists were able to change details in the game that would push the AI into being more or less likely to zap their apple-gathering partner. For example, scientists lowered the frequency at which apples spawned and also upped the stun time for each AI's laser, tweaks that resulted in a "highly aggressive" game.
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On Friday, Apple announced that it has formally joined The Partnership on AI to Benefit People and Society. Other members of the organization include: Amazon, Facebook, Google/Deep Mind, IBM and Microsoft. The Partnership on AI aims to advance the public understanding of artificial intelligence and create the best practices for it It plans to do research under an open license on areas such as ethics, privacy, fairness, inclusivity, transparency and privacy.
Media: BrandpointWhile all of this may sound like an "Ex Machina" omen, there are people behind the scenes working to avoid a Skynet-style fate.
When Google first purchased DeepMind in 2014 for $500 million, it agreed to set up an ethics and safety board as part of the deal. So far, Google has yet to say whose on the board or what exactly they do, but hopefully they've paid attention to what happens when their AI is up against the ropes.
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