Uber AI plays any Atari 2600 game with ‘superhuman’ skill

DeepMind isn’t the only one with an Atari-savvy AI. A team of Uber AI researchers has developed a set of algorithms, Go-Explore, that reportedly beats any Atari 2600 game with “superhuman”… Original post: Uber AI plays any Atari 2600 game with ‘superhuman’ skill

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Why is video conferencing so exhausting?

Similarly, Tarek, a law student in New York, told the MIT Technology Review that after long days of classes via Zoom, the extra video chats with friends and family feel exhausting. What’s more,… See more here: Why is video conferencing so exhausting?

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Muscle sensors may let you control a drone by clenching your fist

CSAIL’s tech isn’t ready for real-world use. A Parrot Bebop 2 drone responded to 82 percent of over 1,500 gestures — promising, but not what you’d depend on in a vital situation. The… The rest is here: Muscle sensors may let you control a drone by clenching your fist

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Facebook takes on Zoom with ‘Messenger Rooms’

Facebook There are other Zoom-like features, too. Messenger Rooms will have “immersive 360-degree backgrounds that transport you to beautiful and iconic spaces, from the beach to a luxe… See more here: Facebook takes on Zoom with ‘Messenger Rooms’

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Virtual adoptions are literal lifesavers for rescue dogs during a pandemic

While much of the country is under orders to shelter at home, rescue groups across the country have reported skyrocketing interest in adoption and fostering. But considering that in most cities… Read more: Virtual adoptions are literal lifesavers for rescue dogs during a pandemic

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