White House Says That AI Will Grow The Economy – But Lots Of Jobs Will Be Lost On The Way

The White House has unveiled a new report highlighting both the potential benefits and risks of artificial intelligence, noting that some job categories will be hit hard by automation. The report emphasizes the need for more education and a stronger safety net.

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Mark Zuckerberg Reveals A Morgan Freeman-Voiced AI Assistant He’s Been Working On In His Free Time


Mark Zuckerberg Reveals A Morgan Freeman-Voiced AI Assistant He’s Been Working On In His Free Time
Unpopular opinion: can we cut Nickleback a collective break? No, their music isn’t very good, but they’re just a bunch of dudes doing their best.

December 20, 2016 at 04:31PM
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The Ultimate Tricked Out, Life-Size Iron Man Action Figure Is Here


The Ultimate Tricked Out, Life-Size Iron Man Action Figure Is Here
According to io9, this absolute masterpiece —which takes 28 seconds to complete its full transformation — is composed of 46 motors and 567 parts. You can buy it from Chinese maker “The Toys Asia” for a sweet $360,000.

December 20, 2016 at 04:15PM
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When Science Finally Confirms Your Cherished Beliefs — Worry

To practice science is to appreciate the extent to which science occurs in a social context, and to recognize all findings are not created equal. Results that support conclusions the community wants to believe face a lower bar to publication than work that threatens to endorse unpopular beliefs.

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