Inaccurate Information Cascades in Social Media
This article discusses several instances of of incorrect information being widely spread very quickly using information. They mention many lies that were adopted by popular culture as truths. The post mainly focus on widespread beliefs in the wake of tragic incidents, such as the Paris terror attacks and Hurricane Sandy. They go onto explain that this phenomonon can be […]
Technology Acquisition in an “Innovation Crisis”
http://www.news.com.au/technology/gadgets/mobile-phones/can-the-iphone-8-help-apple-avoid-an-innovation-crisis/news-story/8ae0fe2632bf0c23c9610fb5469898d6 I chose this article because we are currently studying the adoption of new technology within networks. I have always found Apple’s scheduled release of innovated devices interesting strategically, and our discussions in class have brought me to question certain aspects of it. This article suggests that Apple might be reaching an “innovation crisis”—one in […]
Neural Networks in Robotics
https://eandt.theiet.org/content/articles/2016/11/robots-learning-to-adapt-and-thrive-when-faced-with-new-challenges/ A lot of research in computer architecture and related areas is tending towards higher levels of abstractions – that is, making use of tools and automation techniques in order for engineers to tackle larger problems. The above article, published today, explains why neural networks have emerged as a powerful tool in making these types […]
Google’s New Group Messaging App Allo
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/09/22/technology/personaltech/allos-tryout-5-days-with-googles-annoying-office-intern.html?ref=personaltech This article is a review of Google’s new messaging app, Allo. Allo is different from other messaging apps in that it uses an artificial intelligence in order to make suggestions and search for things online automatically to benefit the user. However, Allo joins many other messaging apps that are already in use, from iMessage, […]