Rather than regard Facebook as a social network, it makes more sense to view the company as being in the business of artificial intelligence and machine learning.
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A glimpse into the Toronto Public Library System of 2042
Nintendo is the latest technology company with an eye for health care. The makers of Super Mario have introduced their QOL platform, which stands for Quality of Life, and includes an expanding line of health devices and sensors. Starting with Sleep, the company hopes their background in gaming will enable them to find success in the world of health care. Rick Cluff speaks with Jesse Hirsh
Jesse Hirsh talks to Stephen Quinn about Gitchain, i.e. what you get when you give Git a blockchain a la Bitcoin.
Melissa Tobin and I discuss the prediction of crime using twitter data and the role this data could play in police planning, public policy, and public service delivery.
My discussion with @CBCEarlyEdition regarding Tinder, the evolution of spam, and finding love via video games
My discussion with @lorenmcginnis on the culture of video games, esports, Twitch.tv, athletics, trolling, and why Microsoft will be introducing a community powered reputation system for Xbox One.
My discussion with Stephen Quinn on CBC Radio Vancouver’s Early Edition regarding efforts by the California Department of Motor Vehicles to regulate self-driving vehicles by 2015.
Discussing the NSA TURBINE initiative with Rick Cluff on CBC Radio Vancouver’s Early Edition