One of the companies that creates realistic love dolls is “Real Doll”. It is definite that they are starting with the creation of the male love dolls as well. Oh, and don’t worry, you can use these male love dolls as long as you want; you just need to be sure their battery is fully charged. Using the... Continue Reading →
The ‘father of A.I’ urges humans not to fear the technology
Artificial intelligence will one day be smarter than humans, but there's no reason to fear the technology, according to a pioneer in AI technologies. "I've been working on [AI] for several decades, since the eighties basically, and I still believe it will be possible to witness that AIs are going to be much smarter than... Continue Reading →
Goodbye, maths and English. Hello, teamwork and communication?
It’s no longer enough to fill your CV with impressive grades. Employers are looking beyond qualifications to figure out what other skills their candidates have. Cognitive skills in topics like maths and English have long been used as to measure the calibre of a job candidate. But a report by The Hamilton Project, an economic... Continue Reading →
How Artificial Intelligence Is Raising The Bar On The Science Of Marketing
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become part of the business landscape. It's now accepted as a technology for many applications and platforms. However, marketing is one of the areas where AI is transforming how the process works. As such, it's also solving some marketing challenges across industries. However, like other technology slowly making its way into all... Continue Reading →
Adidas sold 1 million pairs of sneakers made from ocean waste in 2017 — now the company is introducing a line of recycled clothing
Sustainability is an all-around good business practice across all industries. It makes brands aware and accountable for their carbon footprint and it gives consumers the peace of mind that their purchases aren't harmful to the environment. In retail, Adidas is one of the few major companies that has actively dedicated itself to becoming more sustainable... Continue Reading →
This algorithm is quickly clearing old marijuana convictions in San Francisco
When Proposition 64 legalized marijuana in California, it also meant that people with old marijuana convictions could petition to have those offenses taken off their criminal record or downgraded to lower-level crimes. That process takes time and money, and sets up a lot of obstacles for people who may not be able to hire an... Continue Reading →
Amazon is giving Prime members a 10% discount at Whole Foods
Amazon is giving Prime members 10% off sale items at Whole Foods and weekly discounts on best-selling items. The deals are starting Wednesday, but only at stores in Florida. The discounts will hit Whole Foods stores nationwide by this summer, Amazon said. To take advantage of the deals, Prime members must scan their Whole Foods... Continue Reading →
Could artificial intelligence soon become conscious?
Forget about today’s modest incremental advances in artificial intelligence, such as the increasing abilities of cars to drive themselves. Waiting in the wings might be a groundbreaking development: a machine that is aware of itself and its surroundings, and that could take in and process massive amounts of data in real time. It could be... Continue Reading →
In Major Win Over ‘Corporate Bullying,’ Seattle Approves Tax on Amazon to Combat Homelessness
Overcoming weeks of extortionist threats and other forms of "corporate bullying" from the world's largest retailer, Seattle's City Council on Monday unanimously approved a new tax on Amazon—which paid nothing in federal income taxes last year—and other major companies in an effort to provide essential services for the homeless and combat the local housing crisis.... Continue Reading →
Hospitals can save billions by improving operational efficiencies; Qventus just raised millions to help
A lot of money — about $140 billion — is lost every year in the U.S. healthcare system thanks to inefficient management of basic internal operations, according to a study from the Journal of the American Medical Association. While there are many factors that contribute to the woeful state of healthcare in the U.S., with... Continue Reading →