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On the Importance of Precision in Language
“Many of us in the Deep Learning community know that the major models of Deep Learning, i.e. Convolutional Neural Nets, LSTM Recurrent Neural Nets or Neural networks in general have existed since the 90s. It is now that we have the data (thanks to the Internet) and the computational power that we are able to see Deep Learning making an impact on our daily lives.”
By Everyday Junglist4 years ago in Futurism
Is It Really Possible to Get Paid for Using the Internet?
The world of Wi-Fi Hotspots has a high barrier to entry. Customers with the appropriate technology can access the Internet, but only through paying to the appropriate provider. Traditionally, that’s meant the Internet has been centralized, with individual users relying on big-data providers for its use.
By Edmund Morgan4 years ago in Futurism
How Apple Photos Recognizes People in Private Photos Using Machine Learning
In a recent publication, Apple explained how they used machine learning to directly recognize people in private photos on your iPhones and iPads without having access to your images to train their algorithms.
By Louis Bouchard4 years ago in Futurism
Facial Recognition Integrated With DL - A Better Way To Verify Digital Identities
Where the pandemic became a curse for the entire world, it also brought some benefits for individuals. One of the main (and probably only) plus points was the excessive digitization of the world. When everything from schooling to grocery shopping shifted to digital spaces, the situation stimulated businesses to strive for online existence.
By James Efron4 years ago in Futurism
Rapid Growth in The Consumer Electronics Sector Is Hugely Benefitting Hearables Market
Change in preference of consumers towards wireless communication devices is contributing to the growth of the global hearables market during the forecast period. The global hearables market was valued at USD 160.1 million in 2018 and is expected to reach USD 1,322.4 million in 2026, growing at a CAGR of 30.2% during the forecast period.
By Suraj Ukarde4 years ago in Futurism
Not_Artificial, Act I
The room was dark as Devaughn stared at his code for the millionth time. This was perhaps a bit of hyperbole, but only barely. He just needed it to be perfect. There was no longer any room for error as today was officially the day he and Elle had to present their magnum opus.
By Stephen Newton4 years ago in Futurism
11 Reasons Why PHP Laravel Framework Is The Best In 2021
Laravel's magic aides in weaving a web application in a smoother and faster way. This article may make you reexamine on your framework decisions. It's almost certain, many of you will adhere to Laravel after reassessing.
By ronak meghani4 years ago in Futurism
Geo-fencing: the powerful move for upcoming years
Geo-fencing allows app or other platform/software developers to send messages like SMS, email, in-app / based notification/activation, etc. via GPS, RFID, Wi-Fi, or cellular data. Location-based services. Applications in which a mobile device is geographically moved or parked (planned proactive actions). You can select and mark geographic areas on the map and place digital fences around them. This "fence" zone can now detect and communicate with mobile devices that enter it. With geo-fencing, you can reach your audience in new ways and increase your profits to record levels. This is because geofence marketing advertises to users based on their location, and you can set it to 1000 square feet. Geo-fencing ads may contain promotional information such as booking discounts and invitations in your area. For example, if you've set up a geo-fence location at a competitor's location, you can send an offer to couples for a free sample meal.
By Brandsandu4 years ago in Futurism
Top advantages of WordPress that will leave you surprised in 2021
Introduction: In today’s time, WordPress development companies are doing absolutely well. Well, the reason why WordPress development companies are gaining immense popularity is because of the exclusive features they offer. WordPress is such a vast concept that countless benefits are coming from this CMS (WordPress powers 39.6% of the internet in 2021.) But, here we are going to discuss the top 5 benefits that have astonished every WordPress developer in Australia is pleased by. Let’s get started:
By Vrinsoft Pty Ltd4 years ago in Futurism
The Importance of Precision in Language
It is generally accepted that for a machine to considered ‘intelligent’ and therefore classified as having ‘artificial intelligence’ it is only required to have a tiny fraction of the ‘intelligence’ of a human being. Nowhere that I have been able to find is this fraction quantified, nor is it suggested how such a thing is to be measured. It is difficult to quantify and measure something which we do not even agree what it is so I can’t be too hard on the AI crowd on that point. However I can and will continue to be hard on the use and abuse of the term and never stop calling out people who use it incorrectly, illogically, incoherently, and/or inappropriately.
By Everyday Junglist5 years ago in Futurism
