On 10/05/2011,
in Artificial Intelligence/Agents/LLMs/and Related, computer science, human-computer interaction (HCI), learning agents, programming,
by Daniel Christian
Some items on this:
- IBM aims to build artificial human brain within 10 years — from techland.time.com
WATSON, it seems, was only the beginning. Not content with building a computer that can win Jeopardy without breaking an electronic sweat, IBM has announced plans to create a “cognitive computer” that will simulate the same number of neurons as the human brain, yet run on less energy than the supercomputer that made Ken Jennings […]
- IBM projects it will have world’s most powerful supercomputer in two years, artificial human brain in 10 — from idealab.talkingpointsmemo.com
On 10/05/2011,
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by Daniel Christian
From DSC: Expectations, today, are getting hard to beat
Since Apple’s event yesterday, I’ve heard some conversations on the radio and reviewed several blog postings and articles about Apple’s announcements…many with a sense of let down (and some with the usual critical viewpoints by the backseat drivers out there who have never tried to invent anything, but who sure like to find fault with everyone else’s inventions and innovations).
It made me reflect on how high our expectations are becoming these days! It wasn’t enough that iCloud is coming on 10/12 (and who knows the directions that will take society in). It wasn’t enough to introduce some serious software-based innovations such as Siri (which bring some significant advancements in the world of artificial intelligence) or AirPlay for the iPhone. It wasn’t enough to enter into the multi-billion dollar card industry with their new Cards app for the iPhone. Wow…tough crowd.
What might these announcements — and expectations — mean for education?
Well…I can see intelligent tutoring, intelligent agents, machine-to-machine communications, the continued growth of mobile learning, learning from the living room, the initiation of programs/events caused by changes in one’s location, continued convergence of the television/computer/telephone, continued use of videoconferencing on handheld devices, cloud-based textbooks/apps, and more.
Some items from Apple today:
- iCloud goes live on October 12
- iPhone 4S launches October 14, $199, $299, $399, AT&T, Verizon, Sprint, US & International
- New iPod Nano Is Clock and Fitness Watch in One
- Apple iPhone 4S: The 4 most important features
- Apple Unveils Siri, the iPhone 4S Voice Assistant
Apple has unveiled Siri, a new iPhone 4S feature that lets you complete tasks on your phone by talking to it. During an on-stage demo at Apple’s headquarters in Cupertino, CA, Apple VP Scott Forstall demonstrated Siri’s ability to process natural language and respond accordingly. When he asked the iPhone 4S, “What’s the weather like today?”, it responded with the weather forecast. It is capable of parsing natural human language, rather than simple commands. - AirPlay Mirroring coming to iPhone 4S, not just for iPads
- New iPod touch: cheaper, iOS 5, and now in white
- Apple Unveils iPhone 4S: Faster CPU, Better Camera and Voice Controls
On 10/03/2011,
in 21st century, 24x7x365 access, Artificial Intelligence/Agents/LLMs/and Related, computer science, nursing, programming, vendors,
by Daniel Christian
Originally saw this at Steve Knode’s newsletter, which stated:
With Watson, IBM Seeks to Sell Medical Knowledge – Watson is the supercomputing engine that beat the top two human competitors on the quiz show Jeopardy! this year, and Daniels is on the IBM team developing the software’s first commercial application as what could be a stunningly useful diagnostic assistant for doctors. If it works as envisioned, Watson could help doctors identify what is afflicting any patient and suggest a course of treatment.
On 09/02/2011,
in Artificial Intelligence/Agents/LLMs/and Related, education technology, elearning, future, ideas, innovation, internet, IT in HE, learning ecosystem, learning theories, memory, online learning, online media, real-world assignments, social learning / networks, streams of content,
by Daniel Christian
Ignite Great Lakes – Maria Andersen: Where’s the “Learn This” Button? — my thanks to Mr. Paul Simbeck-Hampson for this resource
Dr. Maria H. Andersen is the Learning Futurist for the LIFT Institute and a Math Professor at Muskegon Community College, where she organizes Ignite MCC. She writes the “Teaching with Tech” column for MAA Focus and has recently published articles in Educause Review and The Futurist. Lately she has been spending a lot of time building games for teaching math and musing about the future of learning and higher education. You can find Maria blogging on the Internet at TeachingCollegeMath.com or on Twitter at @busynessgirl.
SOCRAIT — a new learning layer on the Internet:
- SOC for social
- AI for artificial intelligence
- IT for information technology
On 08/31/2011,
in Artificial Intelligence/Agents/LLMs/and Related, career development, corporate / business world, emerging technologies, future, innovation, intelligent systems, intelligent tutoring, internet, robotics, workplace,
by Daniel Christian
On 08/25/2011,
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by Daniel Christian
From DSC:
Immediately below is a presentation that I did for the Title II Conference at Calvin College back on August 11, 2011
It is aimed at K-12 audiences.
From DSC:
Immediately below is a presentation that I did today for the Calvin College Fall 2011 Conference.
It is aimed at higher education audiences.
Note from DSC:
There is a great deal of overlap here, as many of the same technologies are (or will be) hitting the K-12 and higher ed spaces at the same time. However, there are some differences in the two presentations and what I stressed depended upon my audience.
Pending time, I may put some audio to accompany these presentations so that folks can hear a bit more about what I was trying to relay within these two presentations.
On 08/07/2011,
in Artificial Intelligence/Agents/LLMs/and Related, computer science, engineering, global / globalization, New "Amazon.com" of Higher Education, online learning, open courseware and systems, robotics,
by Daniel Christian
Addendum on 8/16/11:
- Virtual and artificial, but 58,000 want course — from NYT
PALO ALTO, Calif. — A free online course at Stanford University on artificial intelligence, to be taught this fall by two leading experts from Silicon Valley, has attracted more than 58,000 students around the globe — a class nearly four times the size of Stanford’s entire student body.
On 08/07/2011,
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by Daniel Christian
On 07/18/2011,
in 21st century, Artificial Intelligence/Agents/LLMs/and Related, Daniel S. Christian, faith, global / globalization, hearts -- matters of the heart, relationships, religion, robotics, society,
by Daniel Christian
From DSC:
Items re: The Singularity:
- The Singularity just got a lot closer — from Benzinga.com
New tool by ai-one inc. allows programmers to build artificial intelligence into almost any software application.
“…ai-one’s “biologically inspired intelligence” is a virtual brain that learns without human intervention.” - Kurzweil Accelerating Intelligence — www.kurzweilai.net/
… accelerating change articulated in Ray Kurzweil’s landmark books — notably The Age of Spiritual Machines and The Singularity is Near — and updates these … - http://www.singularity.com/
- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Technological_singularity
- Michael Vassar and Michael Anissimov Talk About the Singularity on Supreme Master TV (12/27/10)
- Excerpt from The Illusion of Control in a Intelligence Amplification Singularity (7/1/11)
From what I understand, we’re currently at a point in history where the importance of getting the Singularity right pretty much outweighs all other concerns, particularly because a negative Singularity is one of the existential threats which could wipe out all of humanity rather than “just” billions. The Singularity is the most extreme power discontinuity in history. A probable “winner takes all” effect means that after a hard takeoff (quick bootstrapping to superintelligence), humanity could be at the mercy of an unpleasant dictator or human-indifferent optimization process for eternity. - IBM’s Watson | IBM’s Deep QA Project| Human vs. Machine
From DSC:
I don’t mean to suggest here that just because someone is pursuing the development of AI, robotics, etc. that their heart isn’t right — that’s just not accurate and such a perspective would be painting a broad and bogus swath across mankind.
But from some of the robotic and AI-related sites and blogs that I’ve seen (and not necessarily those listed above), I’m becoming a bit more skeptical of peoples’ motivations in this space, as many of these folks seem to be saying they can create better than God can. Alternatively, some don’t believe in a Creator at all, and thus want to make themselves the ultimate creator. When inventors, entrepreneurs, corporate leaders, military leaders, and other relevant parties have “hearts of flesh” that are compassionate, caring, and giving…these technologies can be very useful and beneficial. But I’m more concerned if these types of technologies are warped into a pathway for power, personal gain, military applications, etc.
Also see:
- Last Look: War of the machines? — from cnn.com
- The DIY Terminator: Private Robot Armies And The Algorithm-Run Future Of War — from FastCompany.com by Greg Lindsay
In the latest installment of the Butterfly Effect: Predator drones are just the start of unmanned, autonomous warfare technology. But as the tech becomes more democratized and more deadly, what happens when anyone can assemble an army of killing machines?
On 02/23/2011,
in analytics, Artificial Intelligence/Agents/LLMs/and Related, computer science, emerging technologies, programming, universities, vendors,
by Daniel Christian
