The Vital Edge by Gideon Rosenblatt Work, society and the human experience in an era of machine intelligence.
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Who Will Win the Battle for the Smart Home?
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Boeing Transforms Aircraft Manufacturing – Statistically
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Hotel Robots Fired for Being Annoying
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Google Duplex is Starting to Call Restaurants to Make Reservations for You
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