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The Intelligence from The Economist

Refresh your feed: introducing Economist Podcasts+

Sep 14, 2023
26:45
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Topics include Nagorno-Karabakh humanitarian crisis, tribute to mathematician Douglas Lennett, introduction of Economist Podcast Plus, changes to podcast subscription model, ongoing conflict in Nagorno-Karabakh, challenges in developing AI
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  • Nagorno-Karabakh is facing a humanitarian crisis due to a blockade, leading to starvation and failed negotiations between Armenia and Azerbaijan.
  • Douglas Lennett developed a system called 'psych' that aimed to create AI with common sense by combining machine learning and human-like thinking.

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Humanitarian Crisis in Nagorno-Karabakh

The region of Nagorno-Karabakh is facing a humanitarian crisis due to an ever-tightening blockade, posing a threat of starvation. Negotiations between Armenia and Azerbaijan have failed to reach an agreement, leading to a dire situation for the people living in the region.

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