121 CCNT “AI is People!? Nudge!” - 01.02.2019

HAPPY NEW YEAR! In this first episode of 2019, we discuss how to spot the fake faces generated by AI, then we discuss the AI who used sneaky tactics to cheat its assigned task, an AI that helps “nudge” workers into happiness, and Elon says AI will be first “resident” on Mars! Go follow us on our new Twitch channel and stay tuned, as we will soon announce the date of our first live stream! And we know it’s not the best platform right now, but join us on Patreon to get MORE!

 

AGG for the WEEK of Jan 3rd-8th

YOU HEARD IT HERE FIRST FOLKS! (Updates on stories)

AI-generated people look for love on Tinder — Quartz

How to identify fake faces generated by AI — Quartz

The camera never lies but AI is catching up | News | The Times

Is This Photo Real? AI Gets Better at Faking Images | WIRED

 

ALL IN THE FLIPPY FAM!

5 Surgical Robots to Look Out for in 2019 - Robotics Business Review

 

TECHNOLOGY, ROBOTS, AND AI! OH MY!

This clever AI hid data from its creators to cheat at its appointed task | TechCrunch

Australian Autonomous Train Is Being Called The "World's Largest Robot"

New Computer Vision System Mimics How Humans Visualize Objects | Research & Technology | Dec 2018 | Photonics.com

Lifelike Medical Robot Actually Bleeds - YouTube

A robot guard could be coming to an airport (or shopping center) near you

Software teaches robots to respect ownership | ZDNet

Toyota wants to put a robot friend in every home - Los Angeles Times

This AI teaches robots how to walk | VentureBeat

AI-generated people look for love on Tinder — Quartz

Are AI toys ethical? | TechRadar

Companies are using AI to stop bias in hiring. They could also make discrimination worse. – VICE News

Artificial Intelligence is Deciphering the World's Oldest Writings

Cyber-attack disrupts distribution of multiple US newspapers - BBC News

Everyone safe but watched in mega-city full of cameras - Asia Times

 

THE FOUR HORSEMEN OF THE TECNOCHALYPSE

Elon Musk Says Pedophile Accusation Against British Man Was Protected Speech - WSJ

Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s year in one chart

Elon Musk Hints Artificial Intelligence Could Be First 'Resident' of Mars | Technology News

 

SOCIAL MEDIA/GOOGLE/AMAZON

Firm Led by Google Veterans Uses A.I. to ‘Nudge’ Workers Toward Happiness

Google wins lawsuit, can continue to use facial recognition tech on users without consent

Amazon and Facebook Reportedly Had a Secret Data-Sharing Agreement, and It Explains So Much

The Terrible Joy of Yelling at an Amazon Echo | WIRED

 

CONSPIRACY THEORIES AND SOMETIMES FACTS!

Fake moon landings and a flat Earth: why do athletes love conspiracy theories?

Why conspiracy theories matter - Vox

 

SPACE/ALIEN/ETs/UFOs  

Galaxy May Be Littered With Dead Aliens Blindsided By Natural Climate Change