AI Bias: When Algorithms Go Bad
This is not the first time an algorithm powering an AI application has delivered an erroneous — to say nothing of embarrassing — result. In 2015, Flickr, a photo-sharing site owned by Yahoo launched image-recognition software that automatically created tags for photos. The problem? Some of the tags … Read More
Amazon is trying to make Alexa more chatty—but it’s very, very difficult
But: Building a chatbot is difficult. Machine learning isn't advanced enough to do the task on its own, which means a lot of the software needs to be hand-coded. Even then, no team quite managed the goal of 20 minutes that Amazon was looking for. So the contest will be …
SMU is first IHL to launch AI-Chatbot to better serve its students
Unlike other student centres, SMU's Student Services Hub has a distinguishing feature – the use of an AI-Chatbot, to address, on a 24/7 basis, more than 1000 frequently asked questions across student areas like academic, admissions, student life, internships, exchanges and career tips. This use of AI to … Read More
Ivy’s Presence Grows Across Caesars Entertainment Portfolio
LAS VEGAS—There's no doubt that technology has changed and, in many ways, improved the overall guest experience. From online booking to digital check-in and checkout, today's travelers are experiencing a level of convenience like never before. And now, artificial intelligence-powered chatbots are … Read More
Snapchat update discourages consumers
8, Snapchat came out with a new update, version 10.25.2.0, that has created some controversy amongst its users. The app has also been randomly updating itself even if you don't have automatic updates turned on in your settings. “First off, I did not like how it automatically updated the app …
Snapchat drama leads to increase in app downloads
While the internet may have led you to believe that the world was ending for Snapchat, it seems the old adage that “there's no such thing as bad publicity” may be true. As reported by TechCrunch, data from Sensor Tower suggests that download numbers for the Snapchat app were up …
Court Report 2/28/16
WHITE, Beaujess M., 32, Frederic, three counts of retail theft September 2017, two years probation, $1,389 fine, 30 days jail, which will be waived pending successful completion of probation. CANTU, Antonio D., 17, 715 Hudson St., bail jumping Sept. 13, six years probation, $518 fine. Record to be … Read More
Eau Claire probation violator ordered to prison
An Eau Claire woman was sentenced to two years in prison for violating conditions of her probation stemming from four 2017 drug convictions. Eau Claire County Judge Jon Theisen ordered Karisa M. Prieve, 21, 3511 Stein Blvd., to spend two years on extended supervision following her release from … Read More
Rice Lake man accused of 6th OWI
CHIPPEWA FALLS — A Rice Lake man has been arrested for his sixth drunken driving offense. Nathan S. Petit, 45, 103 Caturia Ave., was ordered held on a $500 cash bond during a Monday appearance in Chippewa County Court. Petit is facing charges of operating while intoxicated-sixth offense, … Read More
YouTube Has Already Restored Ads on Logan Paul’s Channel
Just weeks after YouTube announced it would suspend ads on Logan Paul's channel, the streaming mogul has restored them after the YouTuber's team acknowledged reading the community and advertising guidelines. Despite granting back his ads, Paul remains on a 90-day probation that excludes … Read More