#computer-science

#computer-science

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Geoffrey Hinton, as one of the foremost pioneers of artificial intelligence, is often hailed as the "godfather of AI." His seminal work in neural networks won him the attention of Google, where he's worked for over a decade, and eventually even a Turing Award, the most prestigious prize in computer science.

This week we welcome Steven Diamond as our PyDev of the Week!Steven is a core developer of CVXPY, a convex optimization package for Python.Steven has also been an instructor at Stanford.You can see what else Steven has been up to by checking out Steven's website.Let's spend some time getting to know Steven better!

What if a chatbot comes across as a friend?What if a chatbot extended what could be perceived as intimate feelings for another?Could chatbots, if used maliciously, pose a real threat to society?In an interview, Santu Karmaker, an assistant professor in computer science and software engineering in the Samuel Ginn College of Engineering at Auburn University, takes a deep dive into the subject.

Fresh on the heels of GPT-4's public release, a team of Microsoft AI scientists published a research paper claiming the OpenAI language model - which powers Microsoft's now somewhat lobotomized Bing AI - shows "sparks" of human-level intelligence, or artificial general intelligence (AGI).Emphasis on the "sparks."

Unlock the Power of Media Mix Modeling for Effective Advertising In this blog, we will provide a quick overview of media mix modeling and how you can get started with it.5 Concerns for ML Safety in the Era of LLMs and Generative AI The growth of large language models and generative AI has spurred new concerns for ML safety and cybersecurity.

In an episode of Netflix's Black Mirror, an insurance agent uses a machine - outfitted with a visual monitor and brain sensors - to read people's memories to help her investigate an accidental death.While mind-reading machines aren't real, brain-computer interfaces, which are in various stages of development, establish a communication pathway between the brain and a computer, enabling individuals with neurological or other disorders to regain motor function, talk to their loved ones, or potentially reverse blindness, though they often involve some sort of implantable device.

If you're a writer, you've probably wondered if an AI tool like ChatGPT will soon replace you.However, you don't need to give in to defeat.Instead, take charge of your career and use these new tools to your advantage.With more businesses turning to AI, there are effective ways you can stay relevant in the job market as a writer.

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Hear Alex Thorn share his take on "Bitcoin and Inflation: It's Complicated" at Consensus 2023.Frederick Munawa is a Technology Reporter for Coindesk.

Under the Taliban regime, Afghan women are facing growing hostility and restrictions, but they continue to resist.Over the past few weeks, there has been a vivid debate among Afghans on which prominent individual from among our women compatriots deserves a Nobel Peace Prize.Some have suggested women who held official positions before the Taliban takeover of Kabul in 2021.

A Will County judge dismissed an election fraud case Thursday filed by the losing candidate in the 2022 race for Will County clerk that claimed mathematic formulas showed the final vote count was fraudulent.Republican Gretchen Fritz filed the lawsuit Dec. 28, claiming she believes "mistakes and fraud have been committed in the casting and counting of ballots" in the race because her opponent, Democratic Will County Clerk Lauren Staley Ferry, received more votes than Democratic Gov. J.B. Pritzker.

Researchers at the University of Galway have identified a lack of accredited computer science teachers as a barrier to expanding participation in the subject.heir report identifies that Ireland is experiencing a significant shortage of teachers, with maths, engineering and new Stem subjects such as computer science among the hardest vacancies to fill.

A significant number of girls with an interest in tech-based school subjects don't go on to take part in technology programmes at university, according to McKinsey.The consulting firm's research found that 31% of girls studying information science, computer science, and technology at school level don't choose these subjects at university, and the same is true of 18% of girls taking science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) subjects at school level.

Ireland's efforts to create a new generation with digital skills is stagnating due to the lack of computer science in schools, a new report has found.The report is by University of Galway's School of Education and was commissioned by Google.In general, the researchers involved in compiling the report found that there was a low level of understanding of the importance of computer science in schools.

Accommodating online or self-paced learning requires thinking outside the box.College of Information Technology leaders at Western Governors University created digital support communities for students to receive real-time assistance from peers and faculty while engaging in self-paced learning.What's the problem: WGU's College of IT offers competency-based education programs, allowing learners to work at their own pace.

J.A.R.V.I.S. as depicted in Age of Ultron, before he turned into a purple Paul Bettany.Image from https://marvelcinematicuniverse.fandom.com/wiki/J.A.R.V.I.S.In science fiction, one of the main indications that the characters are living in the high-tech future is an insanely smart, AI voice assistant.

J.A.R.V.I.S. as depicted in Age of Ultron, before he turned into a purple Paul Bettany.Image from - https://marvelcinematicuniverse.fandom.com/wiki/J.A.R.V.I.S.In science fiction, one of the main indications that the characters are living in the high-tech future is an insanely smart, AI voice assistant.