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This Google Scientist Learned an Interesting Way to Teach Neural Networks

This Google Scientist Learned an Interesting Way to Teach Neural Networks

via pixabay.com/HypnoArt Artificial intelligence is as trippy as it gets when it comes to thinking about how machines “think.” But what about when you consider how machines teach and learn from each other? That’s something one Ian Goodfellow dreamt up, as he discovered a way for neural networks to improve themselves and each other by …

Atomico promotes Tom Wehmeier, the European VC firm’s Head of Research, to Partner

Atomico promotes Tom Wehmeier, the European VC firm’s Head of Research, to Partner

Atomico, the European VC fund founded by Skype’s Niklas Zennström, has made another promotion. Tom Wehmeier, the firm’s Head of Research and already an existing member of the investment team, is making the step up to Partner. He joins a spew of recent internal promotions by Atomico, including Carolina Brochado and Teddie Wardi, who both …

US might soon reveal its revised self-driving car guidelines

US might soon reveal its revised self-driving car guidelines

Apparently, the White House already approved the revisions the DOT made back on August 31st. It’s unclear how much the guidelines will change, but Ford’s chief technology officer Ken Washington once said that those changes are needed because automakers want a “more concrete regulatory framework.” They were requesting for a clearer set of rules to …

Chatbot startup founder sees Southeast Asia potential despite slow start worldwide

Chatbot startup founder sees Southeast Asia potential despite slow start worldwide

Chatbots may have underwhelmed thus far, but the impact of the technology still has bags of potential in international markets where mobile messaging has been mainstream for years. That’s the view of one startup that’s working to bring the benefit of bots to the mainstream in Indonesia, the world’s fourth most populous country and the …