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Innovation Archive

Archives for May 2019

Technology
Because of AI, the value of a computer science degree will “diminish over time,” says investor Mark CubanBecause of AI, the value of a computer science degree will “diminish over time,” says investor Mark Cuban
Podcast
Technology

In the short term, learning to code is good for your job prospects. But on the latest Recode Decode, Cuban explained the important role liberal arts majors will play in the future.

By Eric Johnson
Technology
Self-driving cars have to be safer than regular cars. The question is how much.Self-driving cars have to be safer than regular cars. The question is how much.
Technology

How safe is safe enough, and how do we measure it?

By Emily Stewart
Technology
Former Defense Secretary Ash Carter says AI should never have the “true autonomy” to killFormer Defense Secretary Ash Carter says AI should never have the “true autonomy” to kill
Podcast
Technology

Carter spoke with Recode’s Kara Swisher recently about AI ethics, tech regulation, and more, and you can hear the full conversation now on Recode Decode.

By Eric Johnson
Technology
Tristan Harris says tech is “downgrading” humanity — but we can fix itTristan Harris says tech is “downgrading” humanity — but we can fix it
Podcast
Technology

Harris, previously best known for his association with the Time Well Spent movement, compares the unchecked rise of tech to the “catastrophic” future of climate change.

By Eric Johnson

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