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Astronomy Cast Episode 346 - Area 51
Who knows what mysteries lurk at the military #39;s Area 51 complex in Nevada? Conspiracy theorists and UFO chasers think it #39;s a big alien cover-up. But it #39;s probably something more boring, like...
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Newswise On Wednesday, May 21, a panel of leading experts in astrophysics and astronomy will describe the scientific and technological roadmap for discovering habitable worlds among the stars. The session, entitled "The Search for Life in the Universe," is part of the 30th Space Symposium to be held in Colorado Springs, Colorado, May 19 to 22.
The question of whether we are alone in the universe is as old as human thought. We are the first generation with the technological and scientific prowess to at last answer this timeless mystery. Most scientists today agree that finding life in space is no longer a question of if, but rather when. The quest transcends addressing scientific curiosity, but rather confronts the question of our very existence.
Astronomical observatories on the ground and in space are trailblazing the way to cataloging and characterizing potentially habitable worlds in our galaxy. The panel of experts will describe how a new generation of large space telescopes enabled by advanced technologies will be needed to ultimately provide scientific evidence for the presence of life elsewhere in space.
Panel participants:
Dave Gallagher, Director for Astronomy and Physics, NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena, California
John M. Grunsfeld, Ph.D., Associate Administrator, NASA's Science Mission Directorate, Washington, DC
John C. Mather, Ph.D., Nobel Laureate, Senior Project Scientist for the James Webb Space Telescope, NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center, Greenbelt, Maryland
Matt Mountain, Ph.D., Director, Telescope Scientist for the James Webb Space Telescope, Space Telescope Science Institute, Baltimore, Maryland
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GM to Pay $35 Million Fine, and More
What #39;s News: GM hit with $35 million fine over the delayed recall of faulty ignition switches. Former SAC manager Michael Steinberg sentenced to 3 years in prison. Baidu to open artificial-intell...
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CSSE Lecture: Computer Games, Robots and Artificial Intelligence
Dr Craig Lindley presents "Computer Games, Robots and Artificial Intelligence." Abstract In this seminar Craig will provide a brief description of his role a...
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Lenzman - Ever So Slightly (Artificial Intelligence Remix)
Fantastic remix of Lenzman #39;s #39;Ever So Slightly #39; from Artificial Intelligence. Forthcoming on Integral Records. iTunes: http://smarturl.it/INTLP001A Lenzman Like https://www.facebook.com/thele...
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Yann LeCun, the deep learning expert and recently appointed director of artificial intelligence research at Facebook, held an Ask Me Anything session on Reddit last week. He went deep into the methodologies of AI and deep learning, the best academic training forexcelling in the field and even touched on how to deal with the ethical issues that will arise from the advent of advanced AI. The most interesting exchange, however, might have been about the role of emotions in AI systems.
Yann LeCun. Source: New York University
Essentially, LeCun arguedthata system like the one popularized in the recent filmHer is nowhere near the realm of possibility right now because of its deep understanding of human emotions, but that understanding of emotions is critical to truly useful systems. Science fiction often depicts AI systems as devoid of emotions, he wrote, but I dont think real AI is possible without emotions.
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Emotions are often the result of predicting a likely outcome. For example, fear comes when we are predicting that something bad (or unknown) is going to happen to us. Love is an emotion that evolution built into us because we are social animals and we need to reproduce and take care of each other. Future AI systems that interact with humans will have to have these emotions too.
Later on, in response to a follow-up question on this topic, LeCun elaborated:
If emotions are anticipations of outcome (like fear is the anticipation of impending disasters or elation is the anticipation of pleasure), or if emotions are drives to satisfy basic ground rules for survival (like hunger, desire to reproduce.), then intelligent agent will have to have emotions.
If we want AI to be social with us, they will need to have a basic desire to like us, to interact with us, and to keep us happy. We wont want to interact with sociopathic robots (they might be dangerous too).
Ultimately, he concluded with a reference to Isaac AsimovsI, Robot, suggesting that if were looking to avoid machines that will make irrational decisions, those capable of higher-level reasoning might be better than those operating based on hard-wired rules and behaviors:
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IBMs Watson group has announced a new acquisition today artificial intelligence company Cognea. IBM confirmed the acquisition via a blog post.
Cognea developed a cognitive computing and conversational artificial intelligence platform. The startup offers virtual assistants that relate to people through personalities. On the companys AngelList page, it says it counts NASA, HP and Start Farm as customers.
As IBM explains, We believe this focus on creating depth of personality, when combined with an understanding of the users personalities will create a new level of interaction that is far beyond todays talking smartphones. We welcome to IBM, [Cognea's] co-founders Liesl Capper and John Zakos, and the rest of the Cognea team.
Watson is the artificially intelligent, question-answering supercomputer developed by IBM (that also trounced two former champions on Jeopardy). In January, IBM unveiled the Watson Group, which aimed to further develop, commercialize and expand Watson and other cognitive technologies. At the time, IBM said it would invest $1 billion in the Watson Group to be used broadly for R&D and investments. The Watson Group has already backed Welltok, a maker of online healthcare management communities, and Fluid, which is building a cognitive shopping assistant.
So what does this mean for Watson? IBM says Cogneas technology will be brought into Watson, giving the system the ability to have more real conversations with users.
IBM adds that Watson conversational services will be available to its business partners, entrepreneurs, universities and enterprises.
See a demo of Cogneas technology below. Does it remind you of Siri?
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Robot was appointed by Hong-Kong venture capital firm Deep Knowledge The robot, named Vital, finds trends not immediately obvious to humans Eventually, it will get an equal vote on financial decisions made by the firm
By Ellie Zolfagharifard
Published: 11:34 EST, 19 May 2014 | Updated: 16:50 EST, 19 May 2014
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Robots have been creeping into our homes, streets and cities and soon they could be dominating our boardrooms.
In a world first, Japanese venture capital firm Deep Knowledge recently named an artificial intelligence (AI) to its board of directors.
The robot, named Vital, was chosen for its ability to pick up on market trends not immediately obvious to humans.
In a world first, Japanese venture capital firm, Deep Knowledge, recently named an artificial intelligence (AI) to its board of directors. The robot, named Vital, was chosen for its ability to pick up on market trends that are not immediately obvious to humans (pictured is a stock image of a boardroom)
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Liebherr-Aerospace, a leading supplier of aircraft systems, is among the confirmed names at ILA Berlin Air Show. From May 20 to 25, 2014, the company will be welcoming partners and visitors on its stand (no. 2201, hall 2) and in its chalet (no. 25), and also in the ILA Career Center, the Joint German Air Force Pavilion and the International Suppliers Center.
On its stand, which is 225 m in area, Liebherr-Aerospace will be presenting its expertise in the field of landing gear systems exhibiting the nose and the main landing gears it developed for Bombardiers CSeries aircraft. Flight control and actuation systems as well as components for helicopters and regional jets will also be on display. From the product field of air management systems the supplier will be showing a variety of equipment, including a humidification system used in different aircraft. Moreover, visitors can find out about the Liebherr-Aerospaces customer services.
A future-oriented employer, Liebherr-Aerospace will also be present at the ILA Career Center in hall 5 from May 23 to 24, where guests are welcome to find out about career prospects and to establish contacts.
The so-called Joint German Air Force Pavilion in hall 3 will highlight the successful partnership between aircraft system suppliers and the German Air Force. Along with other suppliers, Liebherr-Aerospace will be presenting equipment from programs such as the Tornado and the Tiger.
At the special exhibition Innovative Production Technologies in the International Suppliers Center (ISC) in hall 1, machining centers and procedures of the future will be presented. Liebherr-Aerospace will be contributing a valve block to the exhibition. In live performances, such components will be machined on a milling machine in order to demonstrate to visitors the complexity of manufacturing procedures.
Liebherr-Aerospace is a leading supplier of systems for the aviation industry
Liebherr-Aerospace & Transportation SAS, Toulouse (France), is one of ten divisional control companies within the Liebherr Group and coordinates all activities in the aerospace and transportation systems sectors.
Liebherr-Aerospace is a leading supplier of systems for the aviation industry and has more than five decades of experience in this field. The range of aviation equipment produced by Liebherr for the civil and military sectors includes flight control and actuation systems, landing gear and air management systems. These systems are deployed in wide-bodied aircraft, single aisle and regional aircraft, business jets, combat aircraft, military transporters, military training aircraft, civil helicopters and combat helicopters. Liebherrs aerospace and transportation systems division employs around 4,900 people. It has four aviation equipment production plants at Lindenberg (Germany), Toulouse (France), Guaratinguet (Brazil) and Nizhny Novgorod (Russia). These production sites offer a worldwide service with additional customer service centers in Saline (Michigan/USA), Seattle (Washington/USA), Wichita (Kansas/USA), Montreal (Canada), Sao Jos dos Campos (Brazil), Hamburg (Germany), Moscow (Russia), Dubai (UAE), Singapore and Shanghai (Peoples Republic of China).
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Neighbors of a slain Eatonton couple attending a community meeting over the weekend thought theyd be the ones asking the questions.
They didnt know theyd be on the receiving end of a questionnaire prepared by the FBIs behavioral science unit. More than 50 investigators, including nearly two dozen federal agents, were on hand for Saturdays meeting.
We werent questioning people as suspects, Sheriff Howard Sills said Monday, but we might develop one out of it.
Investigators quizzed more than 200 of Russell and Shirley Dermonds neighbors in the Great Waters community about their security cameras and maintenance workers, among other things. Sills said everyone complied, save for a few people with prior engagements. Further interviews are possible, he said.
Two fishermen recovered the body of 87-year-old Shirley Dermond missing for two weeks Friday afternoon near Wallace Dam in Lake Oconee. She had been dumped in one of the deepest parts of the lake but was discovered hung up in the tree line. Her 88-year-old husbands decapitated body was found May 6 in the garage of the couples home, located about 80 miles southeast of Atlanta.
Investigators had hoped to locate Russell Dermonds head near where his wifes body had been discarded. But Department of Natural Resources rangers canvassing the area over the weekend turned up nothing and have suspended the search pending new leads.
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LOS ANGELES Thousands of spectators gathered in Los Angeles for what is known as the worlds largest high school science research competition.
This year's Intel International Science and Engineering fair in Los Angeles drew 1,700 students from around the globe to compete for $5 million in awards and scholarships.
Zarin Rahman, 17 was among the finalists. She submitted a study suggesting a link between the use of electronic devices and problems with weight management and sleep deprivation.
The award doesnt really matter to me," she noted, "but then, people will know who I am, read my project, and then I can spread my message and research more than I have been already."
Teacher Judith Vasquez, who was on a field trip with students, hopes they will be inspired to pursue careers in math and science, especially the young women.
Because science typically tends to be more of a boy thing," she explained. "Theyre more geared towards it and we want them to be exposed equally exposed to everything."
Students compete in a variety of categories: behavioral sciences, medicine, and physics to name a few. Often times, ideas presented here become reality.
Twenty percent of the students who come here have already gotten a patent for their work or theyve applied for patents," noted said Wendy Hawkins, Intel executive director. "So theyre intending of going back and make these things real.
One of those students is 15-year-old finalist Miriam Demasi. After reading about a 2003 earthquake that leveled a small town in Iran, she developed a new building material. She said her product is cheaper, stronger, and has a higher insulation value, which will result in less deforestation.
I havent implemented it yet but with the help of an aid organization getting it known to those people, I believe they would adopt it readily, she said.
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Student of the Year
Audrey Ewer was announced April 30 as the San Jacinto College Dual Credit/Early College Admission Student of the Year. Ewer, who will graduate from First Baptist Christian Academy this month, will simultaneously earn her Associates Degree from SJC with the completion of 70 semester hours. She is on track to complete a Bachelor of Science in Behavioral Science at the University of Houston Clear Lake in May of 2015. Her future plans include a Masters degree in Behavioral Science followed by a doctorate in Anthropology. Carrying a weighted high school GPA of 5.16, Ewer has earned a perfect 4.0 at both SJC and UHCL. At the awards ceremony she was commended by her SJC English professor for her consistent ability to elevate the level of class discussion and to produce thoughtful and well-written papers. She is a member of Phi Theta Kappa, Psi Beta, and the Honors Program at SJC.Ewer has been offered academic scholarships from various universities in excess of 185,000. A resident of Friendswood, she is the daughter of Chad Ewer and Deniss Edwards.
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John Chambers, CEO, Cisco
The letter follows the circulation of pictures on the Internet showing NSA staff opening boxes of Cisco gear, the Financial Times reported on Sunday. "There have been allegations that the NSA has intercepted IT equipment in transit from manufacturers to customers to help monitor and gain information on surveillance targets," the paper wrote.
The allegations stem from early reporting from Guardian journalist Glenn Greenwald, who has written about a number of NSA documents that were provided by former NSA contractor Edward Snowden.
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In the letter, Chambers states that "if these allegations are true, these actions will undermine confidence in our industry and in the ability of technology companies to deliver products globally."
In a separate blog post on Cisco's site dated May 13, the company's general counsel, Mark Chandler, wrote that "...we ought to be able to count on the government to ... not interfere with the lawful delivery of our products in the form in which we have manufactured them."
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COLUMBUS The Blade won the First Amendment Award given by the Ohio Associated Press Media Editors on Sunday for the newspapers pursuit of freedom of information to obtain a police-created map of gang territory in Toledo last year.
The Blades request for a copy of the citys map that shows gang boundaries was denied, prompting a lawsuit by the newspaper and a months-long court battle.
Additionally, Blade reporter Taylor Dungjen, who spoke about the project at the awards ceremony, and photographer Amy Voigt who worked on the series Battle Lines: Gangs of Toledo, were awarded first place in the best enterprise reporting category for newspapers with a daily circulation of more than 75,000.
After the police and city administrators refused to make the citys map public, The Blade created one, using information from gang members and Toledo police sources.
The gang series, which has received awards from other news organizations, has sparked a series of community forums on the causes of racism and remedies for gangs and gang violence.
The first place investigative reporting award was given to Kris Turner for the series Deals Gone Bad, which outlined the states costly investments in failed solar-power firms.
Mr. Turner was awarded third place under best explanatory reporting for his Going to Pot story.
First place also was awarded to Tom Fisher for best illustration for his Monster Hits. Blade artist Jeff Bastings was awarded third in the same category for his Portrait of a Pointer.
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