book shawn

Links for the Week Ending January 8, 2021

  • Blog
  1. A research brief from MIT on the state of industrial robotics (emerging technologies, challenges, and key research directions)
  2. Top 10 emerging technologies of 2020 from the World Economic Forum (WEF) and Scientific American
  3. anthropologist Vincent Ialenti on ‘deep time’ thinking
  4. Lessig breaks down Senator Josh Hawley’s speech

Related

Digital Decade – a few articles

A few articles related to the move to a decade

Read More
"Screenshot of the SitesurvAI web interface by AFI Rentals. The interface features a logo at the top, navigation tabs labeled 'Welcome,' 'Upload Site Photo,' 'Contact Information,' 'Business Details,' and 'Analysis.' Below the logo, four options are displayed: 'Upload a site image,' 'Have it analyzed,' 'Receive a suggestion,' and 'Request a quote!' A disclaimer notes that AI can make mistakes and advises confirming with a sales representative before ordering. An 'OpenAI Status' message indicates 'Partial System Degradation.' A 'Get Started' button is at the bottom of the interface."

AI in Equipment Rentals: How AFI’s AI Assistant is Transforming Construction Site Efficiency

For years, selecting powered access rental equipment for construction sites

Read More

Is Big Data a Bubble?

Much has been written about big data (insert air quotes)

Read More