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‘Superintelligence’ in Seattle: AI researchers do a reality check on a movie that adds romance to tech

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Although the action is set in Seattle, much of the principal filming was actually done in Georgia. Etzioni noted that Yejin Choi, a researcher at UW and AI2, is working on a project that’s aimed at giving AI programs more common sense. “I don’t think I saw any Amazon clues in the film.”

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Tech Moves: RealSelf appoints interim CEO; Hootsuite hires new CFO; Tune CEO lands at Roku

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based social media management platform Hootsuite announced Tiziana Figliolia as its new CFO. Seattle-based product development firm Igor Institute announced three new director-level hires: Kathy Fedirchuk as director of program management. Tiziana Figliolia. Hootsuite Photo). Vancouver, B.C.-based

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Bringing books into the TikTok era: Amazon’s Kindle Vella and the rise of the new ‘story platforms’

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Scribd, known for its document publishing platform, launched its Scribd Originals program for subscribers in 2019, featuring short works by best-selling authors such as Margaret Atwood, Roxane Gay, Kaitlyn Greenidge, Jess Walter, and others. ” Wattpad’s Paid Stories program lets authors sell their stories directly on its platform.

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Does ‘Kimi’ deliver the goods? Thriller aims to capitalize on Alexa, Siri … and Seattle’s tech cachet

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Oscar-winning film director Steven Soderbergh’s tech-noir thriller, “Kimi,” echoes movies like “Rear Window” and “The Conversation” in a tale that also reflects the mind-wrenching isolation forced by the COVID-19 pandemic and the concerns raised by smart devices that are capable of tracking our every move.

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List of the world’s top female futurists (Update #5)

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With a PhD in Planning and Innovation Studies, and a Master’s degree in Architecture, Urban Design and Urban Planning, Karuri-Sebina has a sound knowledge base for her work as Executive Manager of programs at the South African Cities Network. Reyhan Huseynova. Location: Azerbaijan. Location: Beijing, China. Ayesha Khanna.

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