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How 'algorithm' got its name from a 9th-century Persian mathematician
5+ hour, 23+ min ago (633+ words) It's a simple word that has developed a sinister connotation: algorithm. For many of us, algorithms help determine what we watch, read and listen to " in the process, confirming our tastes and biases, and creating ideological echo chambers. The word…...
AI is helping individual scientists, study suggests " but not science
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (79+ words) Artificial intelligence is helping researchers advance their careers and drill deeper into specific questions, but it is not necessarily benefiting science on the whole. KUOW is Seattle's NPR news. .. AI is helping individual scientists, study suggests " but not science Every…...
What are the skills critical for the future of work
9+ mon, 1+ week ago (81+ words) A study from Stanford says AI is taking jobs and making it harder for young people to find work. Tech education company founder Sinead Bovell talks about the skills that will be critical for the future of work. What are…...
In Maine, a new initiative is helping students connect math with the real world
5+ mon, 1+ week ago (81+ words) KUOW is Seattle's NPR news station. We are an independent, nonprofit news organization that produces award-winning journalism, innovative podcasts, engaging community events, and more. In Maine, a new initiative is helping students connect math with the real world "Where's the…...
Scientists make a pocket-sized AI brain with help from monkey neurons
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (784+ words) A human brain consumes less power than a light bulb, while artificial intelligence systems guzzle electricity to do the same tasks. Now, scientists have created a highly efficient AI model that hints at how living brains are able to do…...