Tag Archives: computing

The Year’s Biggest Breakthroughs in Math and Computer Science

Posted on December 30, 2020 by agogo22

For mathematicians and computer scientists, 2020 was full of discipline-spanning discoveries and celebrations of creativity. We’d like to take a moment to recognize some of these achievements. 1. A landmark proof simply titled “MIP* = RE” establishes that quantum computers … Continue reading →

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Planet Hunter

Posted on May 31, 2020 by agogo22

The story of the student who became a planet hunter. When Anne Dattilo attended a guest lecture at the University of Texas she had no idea it would be the start of a journey involving complex algorithms, a space telescope … Continue reading →

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Low Cost Drones – Columbia Robotics

Posted on October 8, 2018 by agogo22
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HPE: Moral Code, The Ethics of AI

Posted on July 22, 2018 by agogo22

The implications and promises of artificial intelligence (AI) are unimaginable. But what’s possible today will be dwarfed by the great potential of AI in the near future. The responsibility to raise these questions does not rest solely on the shoulders … Continue reading →

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A 3D atlas of the universe

Posted on June 19, 2018 by agogo22

For the last 12 years, Carter Emmart has been coordinating the efforts of scientists, artists and programmers to build a complete 3D visualization of our known universe. He demos this stunning tour and explains how it’s being shared with facilities … Continue reading →

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From Playing The Piano to Algorithms You Can Trust – Dr. Leif Singer

Posted on October 12, 2016 by agogo22

A few days ago, my piano teacher recommended a book to me: Play It Again: An Amateur Against The Impossible by Alan Rusbridger, formerly editor-in-chief of The Guardian. I devoured it within three … Source: From Playing The Piano to Algorithms … Continue reading →

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Should we build computer prisons to trap dangerous AIs?

Posted on March 3, 2012 by agogo22
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