Month: July 2020

This Russian Firm’s Star Designer Is an AI—but No One Knew That for a Year

This Russian Firm’s Star Designer Is an AI—but No One Knew That for a Year

Singularity Hub 07/24/2020

Imagine discovering a new artist or designer—whether visual art, fashion, music, or even writing—and becoming a big...

A Year After Getting Gene Therapy, Boys With Muscular Dystrophy Are Healthier and Stronger

A Year After Getting Gene Therapy, Boys With Muscular Dystrophy Are Healthier and Stronger

Singularity Hub 07/30/2020

Nine boys aged 6 to 12 who have been living with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD) since birth...

What If Cars Could Read and React to Your Emotions? Soon, They Will

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What If Cars Could Read and React to Your Emotions? Soon, They Will

Singularity Hub 07/29/2020

What do you think—creepy? Helpful? Awesome? Weird? Would you actually calm down, or get even more angry...

We Reviewed Police Tactics Seen in Nearly 400 Protest Videos. Here’s What We Found.

We Reviewed Police Tactics Seen in Nearly 400 Protest Videos. Here’s What We Found.

Pro Publica 07/16/2020

In 59 videos, pepper spray and tear gas were used improperly; in a dozen others, officers used...

This Century Will See Massive Shifts in the Global Population, Economy, and Power Structure

This Century Will See Massive Shifts in the Global Population, Economy, and Power Structure

Singularity Hub 07/16/2020

On top of forecasting the populations of 195 countries, the study looked at age demographics and the...