One of the holy grails in the development of artificial intelligence (AI) is giving machines the ability to predict intent when interacting with humans.
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How humans are teaching AI to become better at second-guessing
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Remote work will stress-test the internet—and parts will need repair, expert says
With offices across the country shuttered and workers being asked to work remotely when they can, the nation is relying on the robustness of the internet and technology infrastructure as never before. To understand the issues in play, the Gazette spoke with Jim Waldo, chief technology officer for the Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, professor of the practice of computer science there, and professor of technology policy at the Harvard Kennedy School. Waldo, who spent three decades in the tech industry, discussed the likelihood that parts of the all-important internet will fail, and the equal likelihood that engineers will make repairs on the fly to keep people working.
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Fusion researchers endorse push for pilot power plant in US
The growing sense of urgency around development of fusion technology for energy production in the United States got another boost this week with the release of a community consensus report by a diverse group of researchers from academia, government labs, and industry. High among its recommendations is development of a pilot fusion power plant, an ambitious goal that would be an important step toward an American fusion energy industry.
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This drone can play dodgeball—and win
Using a novel type of cameras, researchers from the University of Zurich have demonstrated a flying robot that can detect and avoid fast-moving objects. A step towards drones that can fly faster in harsh environments, accomplishing more in less time.
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Air Canada to suspend ‘majority’ of international flights
Air Canada said the flag carrier would suspend most international flights by the end of March to stop the spread of the coronavirus after the US-Canadian border was partially closed.
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France warns Amazon over ‘unacceptable’ pressure on workers
French Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire accused Amazon on Thursday of placing “unacceptable” pressure on employees after unions claimed the retailer will not pay staff who refuse to go in to work fearing coronavirus contagion.
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Mideast airlines lose $7B as airports shut to combat virus
Seven Middle Eastern countries have suspended all commercial flights due to a fast-spreading new virus as the aviation industry’s largest trade association announced Thursday that airlines in the region have already lost more than $7 billion in revenue.
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Dating in the time of coronavirus: chat online, meet much later
With governments clamping down on social interactions to contain the coronavirus spread, dating sites are discouraging dates and asking users to get to know each other virtually instead.
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Australian airline Qantas to cut all international flights
Australia’s biggest airline Qantas said it would halt all international flights and suspend 20,000 staff in response to the coronavirus pandemic Wednesday, days after the island nation’s other main carrier Virgin shut its overseas routes.
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Wealthy flock to private jets as pandemic spreads and airlines tank
With commercial airlines engulfed by the maelstrom of the coronavirus pandemic one sector of the industry favoured by the wealthy is thriving: private jets.
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