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Robots began replacing human brawn long ago—now they’re poised to replace human brains. Moshe Vardi, a computer science professor at Rice University, thinks that by 2045 artificially intelligent machines may be capable of “if not any work that humans can do, then, at least, a very significant fraction of the work that humans can do.” So, he asks, what then will humans do? Via Szabolcs Kósa Delete the scoop?
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A majority of Americans believe gun violence has increased, according to a recent survey, but statistics show the exact opposite is true. Delete the scoop?
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Warbots don't exist yet, and the Campaign to Stop Killer Robots hopes to keep it that way. (I sometimes fear the future. RT @MotherJones: "If a robot commits a war crime, who's responsible for it?
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It is interesting that in the current global environment, the bulk of those countries who want to disallow robots for warfare are also those who don't current have the capability to deploy them...but who are trying to develop their own as fast as possible. Delete the scoop?
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By Barbara Raab, Senior Producer, NBC News This is the time of year many high school seniors are getting their long-awaited, highly anticipated college acceptance letters. Delete the scoop?
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NASA's Curiosity Mars rover has discovered a rock outcropping that may have been a suitable habitat for microbes in ancient times. Delete the scoop?
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THE sleep has been long and deep. In 2005 Harvard University produced more scientific papers than 17 Arabic-speaking countries combined. The world’s 1.6 billion... Delete the scoop?
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New rules require Internet users to provide their real names to service providers, while assigning companies greater responsibility for deleting forbidden postings. Delete the scoop?
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MAE SOT, Thailand -- Clipboard in hand, Dr Francois Nosten worked his way down a ward of malaria patients. He stopped in front of five-year-old Ayemyint Than, who sat to attention and smiled. Delete the scoop?
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Gunmen killed five female teachers and two other people on Tuesday in an ambush on a van carrying workers home from their jobs at a community centre in northwest Pakistan, officials said. Delete the scoop?
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Special guest Jimmy Fallon welcomes our new robot overlords.Photo: Peter Yang Imagine that 7 out of 10 working Americans got fired tomorrow. What would t Via Rex Brodie 
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It may be hard to believe, but before the end of this century, 70 percent of today’s occupations will likewise be replaced by automation. Yes, dear reader, even you will have your job taken away by machines. In other words, robot replacement is just a matter of time. This upheaval is being led by a second wave of automation, one that is centered on artificial cognition, cheap sensors, machine learning, and distributed smarts. This deep automation will touch all jobs, from manual labor to knowledge work. Delete the scoop?
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What was always rumored is now official. Chinese producers of photovoltaic (PV) products, such as solar cells, used unfair businesses practices to conquer U.S. and European markets. They are now facing stiff fines and penalties. Delete the scoop?
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Dear Consumers: A disturbing trend has come to our attention. You, the people, are thinking more about health, and you’re starting to do something about it. ... Delete the scoop?
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This video is a little old, but we're huge fans of Bre Pettis from Makerbot. Ethical Fashion: Is the tragedy in Bangladesh a final straw? - A Fresh Air interview between Terry Gross and Elizabeth C... Delete the scoop?
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To get the skilled workers they need, several big companies are offering corporate classes like inventory management and Barista Basics. As an added bonus for employees: Many of these courses are now eligible for college credit. Delete the scoop?
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California ‘Digital Detox’ summer camp promises to break addiction to technology | The Raw Story http://t.co/mPq9F1Izlw Delete the scoop?
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ESSAY: While additive manufacturing will be a very useful technology, it cannot transform the fortunes of capitalism. Delete the scoop?
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3-D printing technology could make efforts to curb weapons impossible. Do-it-yourself techies are cool with that Delete the scoop?
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Sheriff tells law makers to refer to Second Amendment, existing laws for gun ... Delete the scoop?
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Here's one bold plan from NASA - capturing an asteroid, relocating it and then turning it into a space station for astronauts to refuel at on their way to Mars. Delete the scoop?
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Nicholas West Activist Post In the ongoing debate as to whether robots will help or hurt the job market in the U.S. Delete the scoop?
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No Christmas without trees...with 7 million LED lights , best annual light show in Japan,Nabana no Sato botanical garden (RT @poisonlandia: No Christmas without trees… with 7 million LED lights http://t.co/GEQVlozX)... Delete the scoop?
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