Here’s the new edition of my “Fav 4”, edition 27. My favorite and most noteworthy tech & innovation news bites of the last week. 4 updates in an easy to consume video format. Enjoy!
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This here's noteworthy re: the technology arms race that's developing… with uncertain consequences & future options. The US considers export controls on AI and other emerging technology, meant to sustain competitiveness with #China. Things heating up… https://t.co/bMzMphj7QX pic.twitter.com/FAOhNTq3P2
— André Cramer (@TheAndreCramer) November 21, 2018
Hmmm… more news this week on the technology arms race and clearly stiffening positions on US and #China side. China announces to tighten grip on #blockchain companies. I wonder how exactly they plan to censor tech designed to be #censorship resistant?” https://t.co/aSO6gOKVaT pic.twitter.com/FbJHEYMYUh
— André Cramer (@TheAndreCramer) November 22, 2018
Microsoft’s showcases a new approach to #digitalassistants. It's actually quite a different take compared to #Alexa, #Siri and their own #Cortana. Their new social chatbot service #Xiaoice is supposed to become an #AI 'friend', modeled like a teenage girl. https://t.co/0vwEisZE6Q pic.twitter.com/6QHwnjvfQ3
— André Cramer (@TheAndreCramer) November 20, 2018
#Apple buys #SilkLabs, developing on-device #machinelearning software. Let's see where this will bubble up in Apple products and if it really helps in keeping with their commitment to on-device computation that gives users more control over personal data.h https://t.co/2jGc4JERKf pic.twitter.com/NmfTKEWATt
— André Cramer (@TheAndreCramer) November 22, 2018
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