Last Week in AI Accessible AI, Partnership on AI, Dataset Compression, Military AI
Oct 22, 2020
This week, there's a deep dive into how Microsoft is tackling the 'data desert' to enhance AI accessibility. The resignation from the Partnership on AI sparks a discussion on the slow progress in tech coalitions. A revolutionary technique allows AI to learn from nearly no data! Plus, the impact of dataset compression on AI training is analyzed, alongside serious ethical issues surrounding military AI. Tune in for fascinating insights and pressing discussions!
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Accessibility Improves Tech
- Designing with accessibility constraints can lead to better technology overall.
- Voice assistants like Siri started as accessibility tools.
Accessibility Tooling Origins
- Sharon worked on accessibility tooling in undergrad.
- Many user experiences today originated from accessible tooling.
Microsoft's Intentions
- Microsoft's accessible AI work might be an excuse to develop facial recognition technology.
- Sharon questions their true intentions.