Computers and human beings don’t speak the same language. So, to make interaction possible, we rely on graphical user interfaces (GUIs). But GUIs come with a natural barrier: People have to learn to use them.…
In a dramatic man versus machine encounter, AlphaGo has secured its third, decisive victory against a renowned Go player. With scientists amazed at how fast AI is developing, it’s vital that humans stay in control…
Source: Macy’s has launched an in-store AI assistant powered by IBM’s Watson
Sustainable success requires the right touch; sustainable digital success requires the right touchpoints. Already the fastest-growing mobile game in US history, Pokémon Go’s astonishing popularity highlights how profoundly touchpoints — any interaction between your customer and…
After US police used a robot to help kill a gunman in Dallas, questions are being asked about where the strategy will lead. Source: Death robots: Where next after Dallas? – BBC News
Dallas shooting raises new questions. “The situation definitely raises interesting questions,” said Peter Asaro, an assistant professor at the New School for Public Engagement in New York City and a co-founder of the International Committee…
Dallas Police Chief David Brown says officers used a device equipped with a bomb to kill a suspect, a perhaps unprecedented move that raises new questions about use of lethal force. Source: The Dallas Shooting…
Police used an unusual weapon to kill a man suspected of murdering five officers in Dallas on Thursday: A robot. Source: Here’s What We Know About the Robot Used In the Dallas Shooting – Fortune
With chatbots, Facebook wants to turn Messenger into a one-stop shop for everything from booking flights to reading news. The UX is key. Source: How Facebook’s Big Bet On Chatbots Might Remake The UX Of…
Innovation isn’t always the result of a breakthrough discovery. WhatsApp is hardly revolutionary in terms of its technology, but it is easy to use and allows people to do what they want — chat securely…