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Waymo‘s Taxi Struggles, Robot Surveillance in Singapore, AI against Human Trafficking

Oct 22, 2021
Waymo's self-driving taxis are encountering quirky challenges like left turns and puddles, but some riders are still pleased. The podcast explores how AI can combat human trafficking and reveals startling insights from an analysis of climate research. Ethical concerns arise with new robots monitoring social behavior in Singapore. Discussions also address the pitfalls of poorly curated AI datasets, emphasizing their impact on bias. Lastly, there's a humorous look at confused Waymo cars making endless U-turns in San Francisco.
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ANECDOTE

Waymo Taxi Anecdote

  • Waymo's self-driving taxis struggle with left turns and puddles.
  • Despite limitations, riders in Arizona prefer them over Uber/Lyft.
INSIGHT

AI vs. Trafficking

  • Marinus Analytics' "Traffic Jam" AI tool combats human trafficking by scanning online ads for vulnerability indicators.
  • In 2020, it saved 70,000 investigative hours and identified 3,800 victims.
INSIGHT

AI-Driven Climate Analysis

  • AI analyzed 100,000 climate studies, revealing human influence on temperature and precipitation across 80% of global land.
  • This "big literature" analysis highlights both impacted areas and those needing more research.
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