Google's self-driving car has driven for thousands of kilometers in Mountain View, Calif. where it has avoided delivery trucks and cyclists. Google invited a journalist named Eric Jaffe to take a ride in the self-driving car, and he sat in the back seat to guide it. Dmitri Dolgov, Google's software lead, and lead test driver Brian Torcellini walked alongside Jaffe as he drove.
Waymo plans to expand its service into downtown Phoenix
Google-affiliated self drivable car company Waymo is set to expand its operations in downtown Phoenix. This will begin with a pilot program open to employees of Waymo's headquarters. The company will expand its operations to other parts of the valley, as well as its trusted tester program. This allows it to gather feedback from a small group of people. Waymo already offers rides to the general public in Tempe, Mesa, and Chandler.
Its cars have been in a few minor accidents since 2009
The company claims its driverless vehicles can be safe, but the truth is very different. Since Google started testing their cars, there has been some minor accidents. The company has licensed 48 cars to use state roads, and 23 Lexus SUVs have been outfitted with driverless technology. Google claims that there were no injuries and minor fender benders. One person who is familiar with accident reports claims that there have been 11 accidents between the two Google cars in the past nine years.
It is very similar to other self driving cars.
Tracking objects in the environment is one of the biggest challenges when building a self driving car. Google's Waymo is one company that's leading the field. Waymo cars use a combination sensor and camera to monitor their environment. Lidar, an optical sensors that bounces light off of objects, is used to determine their distance. Waymo's cars also utilize video cameras for monitoring traffic lights and looking out for pedestrians.
It includes Lexus SUVs in its testing fleet
Google is adding two Lexus SUVs into its autonomous driving testing fleet. The company has previously used Prius cars to evaluate the technology. But, recently, it said that the luxury SUVs will be added to its testing fleet. The Lexus SUVs can help refine the company's technology in difficult environments such as snow, construction zones, and other harsh conditions. Soon, the company's self-driving cars will be used by Google team members to commute to work and other locations.
Udacity has begun to collect its training data.
Sebastian Thrun, cofounder of Udacity's online education platform, is a prominent advocate for open-source software. His self-driving car project has gained international attention with the development of its autonomous driving capabilities. His team won 2005's DARPA Grand Challenge. This is the largest competition for autonomous cars. Udacity hopes to prepare students in the information-technology industry. The company now offers a nanodegree program for self-driving vehicle engineering.
FAQ
How does AI work?
You need to be familiar with basic computing principles in order to understand the workings of AI.
Computers store data in memory. Computers interpret coded programs to process information. The code tells the computer what it should do next.
An algorithm is a sequence of instructions that instructs the computer to do a particular task. These algorithms are usually written as code.
An algorithm could be described as a recipe. A recipe might contain ingredients and steps. Each step is a different instruction. An example: One instruction could say "add water" and another "heat it until boiling."
How do you think AI will affect your job?
AI will replace certain jobs. This includes drivers of trucks, taxi drivers, cashiers and fast food workers.
AI will bring new jobs. This includes jobs like data scientists, business analysts, project managers, product designers, and marketing specialists.
AI will make existing jobs much easier. This includes positions such as accountants and lawyers.
AI will improve efficiency in existing jobs. This includes customer support representatives, salespeople, call center agents, as well as customers.
What does AI mean for the workplace?
It will change how we work. We can automate repetitive tasks, which will free up employees to spend their time on more valuable activities.
It will help improve customer service as well as assist businesses in delivering better products.
It will allow us to predict future trends and opportunities.
It will help organizations gain a competitive edge against their competitors.
Companies that fail AI adoption are likely to fall behind.
Statistics
- According to the company's website, more than 800 financial firms use AlphaSense, including some Fortune 500 corporations. (builtin.com)
- Additionally, keeping in mind the current crisis, the AI is designed in a manner where it reduces the carbon footprint by 20-40%. (analyticsinsight.net)
- While all of it is still what seems like a far way off, the future of this technology presents a Catch-22, able to solve the world's problems and likely to power all the A.I. systems on earth, but also incredibly dangerous in the wrong hands. (forbes.com)
- In the first half of 2017, the company discovered and banned 300,000 terrorist-linked accounts, 95 percent of which were found by non-human, artificially intelligent machines. (builtin.com)
- That's as many of us that have been in that AI space would say, it's about 70 or 80 percent of the work. (finra.org)
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How To
How to make Alexa talk while charging
Alexa, Amazon's virtual assistant can answer questions and provide information. It can also play music, control smart home devices, and even control them. It can even listen to you while you're sleeping -- all without your having to pick-up your phone.
Alexa allows you to ask any question. Simply say "Alexa", followed with a question. Alexa will respond instantly with clear, understandable spoken answers. Alexa will become more intelligent over time so you can ask new questions and get answers every time.
Other connected devices can be controlled as well, including lights, thermostats and locks.
You can also tell Alexa to turn off the lights, adjust the temperature, check the game score, order a pizza, or even play your favorite song.
Alexa can talk and charge while you are charging
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Step 1. Step 1. Turn on Alexa device.
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Open Alexa App. Tap Settings.
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Tap Advanced settings.
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Select Speech Recognition
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Select Yes, always listen.
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Select Yes to only wake word
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Select Yes to use a microphone.
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Select No, do not use a mic.
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Step 2. Set Up Your Voice Profile.
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Add a description to your voice profile.
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Step 3. Step 3.
Use the command "Alexa" to get started.
For example, "Alexa, Good Morning!"
Alexa will answer your query if she understands it. Example: "Good Morning, John Smith."
Alexa won’t respond if she does not understand your request.
If you are satisfied with the changes made, restart your device.
Notice: If the speech recognition language is changed, the device may need to be restarted again.