Why robot dogs will replace phones, not real dogs

For over twenty years, parents have been prolonging their kids’ requests for a pet by buying them virtual pets. Released in 1997, Tamagotchi was the first virtual pet to hit store shelves. Trapped in a small egg-shaped toy, Tamagotchis were simple pets you fed snacks, played with, and mostly let sleep. From then on a… Continue reading Why robot dogs will replace phones, not real dogs

Netflix can’t wait to use AI to make movies

There’s no doubt that human-created art is widely celebrated. Receiving an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, or Tony award is the pinnacle of success for many artists. When will the masses begin celebrating computer-created art? Will traditional award ceremonies even accept computers? Today, there’s nothing flashy or original about algorithms and their creative works. But, they’re still… Continue reading Netflix can’t wait to use AI to make movies

Broadcasting electricity to an iPhone near you

After last week’s Apple keynote, it’s never been clearer that we’ve reached an impasse in smartphone innovation. Most people were more excited about what’s to come with the Apple Watch than the iPhone XS and XR. In other words, the rectangle screen we put in our pockets has maximized its potential. But, that’s not to… Continue reading Broadcasting electricity to an iPhone near you

The innovation that’ll take us from New York to London in 30 minutes

I’m at the airport multiple times a month. Cutting travel time in half is a huge deal for me. The time saved compounds into days. That’s why I use Clear, which is cutting the time surrounding travel – eliminating security lines, bag-checking, and waiting at the terminal. However, Clear isn’t the only innovation we’re striving… Continue reading The innovation that’ll take us from New York to London in 30 minutes

Do you trust algorithms to guide the police?

Time Magazine honored Predictive Policing back in 2011 as one of the world’s most promising inventions. Just seven years later it’s become one of the most controversial (and arguably failed) applications of artificial intelligence. It’s not for lack of positive intentions, though. Daniel Neill, a founder of CrimeScan which uses AI to predict crime areas… Continue reading Do you trust algorithms to guide the police?

Will you surf the Internet of DNA?

The internet is an invention of connection. Connecting information. Connecting products. Connecting people. But can it sustain a more meaningful connection – connecting genetic information? If so, then we’re on the cusp of massive medical breakthrough – from curing rare diseases to understanding the pathways of mental illness. The time for the Internet of DNA… Continue reading Will you surf the Internet of DNA?

If you’ve been to NYC in the past ten years, then you’re the subject of an undercover surveillance program

Facial recognition technology and ethics is a hot issue right now. In reality, the media is about ten years behind the technology. A story just surfaced revealing that back in 2008 New York City, with the help of IBM, was using video surveillance analytics to identify individuals. By 2012, the technology advanced to the point… Continue reading If you’ve been to NYC in the past ten years, then you’re the subject of an undercover surveillance program

Does AI belong in matchmaking?

For the first time since the Bureau of Labor Statistics began tracking these numbers in 1976, there are more single Americans than people who are married… 124.6 million American adults [are single]. Mythili Rao, PRI This implies two things. We’ve experienced a massive cultural shift from the 20th century. And, more importantly, the opportunity to serve… Continue reading Does AI belong in matchmaking?