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Aurore Geraud is demystifying tech for humans, one newsletter (and article) at a time
Senior researcher Aurore Geraud of L'Atelier describes her newsletter The Glitch, and her perspective on technology, including virtual environments.
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Tech Briefing: Artificial neural networks
The versatility and ubiquity of artificial neural networks in AI applications has driven spectacular growth in technology use, in virtually every facet of modern life.
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Valley of the uncanny dolls: Sex tech and the evolution of intimacy
Sex tech is a growing $30 billion industry. The Future of Sex Report says that, by 2045, one in 10 young adults will have had sex with a humanoid robot.
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The hashtag masquerade: Hijacking online social movement codes
Digital communication tools lend themselves well to activism. They help create a sense of identity, increase visibility, and are relatable. But they are also easily manipulated—so easily that they are often hijacked.
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One more run! The algorithms driving the gig economy
How the gig economy is structured, how strategic use of technology contributes to its success, and what those things convey about the realities of gig work.
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Extending visibility: The politics of XR
How things are seen—not only on a sensory level, but also how they are perceived—has important cultural dimensions. XR technology will dramatically impact our relationship to the visible and invisible.
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The Glasgow Breakthroughs: Fuel cells
On November 2nd, the COP26 launched the Glasgow Breakthroughs. Five key sectors, including hydrogen, were identified as priorities. Green hydrogen components—like fuel cells—could impact transportation and shipping, industrial ecosystems, and the global energy market.
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State of the EUnion: Quantum Computing
The US, China and the UK lead in quantum computing R&D, with the US topping all other countries in patents, publications, grants and investments. France and Germany lead in Europe. In 2021, Angela Merkel unveiled the first quantum computers, developed by Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft and IBM.
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Romancing the algorithm: The data science of dating apps
As a data scientist, how I used and understood interactions within these applications was different from my friends. I hope these perspectives can benefit others. Here is what I learned in nearly three years of swiping.