Techmeme Ride Home Wed. 03/27 - Microsoft Puts the Kibosh on April Fools' Jokes
Mar 27, 2019
Pioneers of AI have proudly claimed the Turing Award, celebrating their revolutionary work in deep learning. Meanwhile, Google's innovative auto-transcribing feature is set to enhance podcast searchability. In a surprising move, Microsoft has put an end to April Fool's jokes in tech, sparking debate about the tradition. India's ambitious satellite takedown showcases its growing prowess in space technology, all while Apple continues to face backlash over its problematic keyboards. Privacy practices among internet service providers are also under scrutiny.
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Turing Award for AI Pioneers
- Three AI pioneers won the Turing Award for their work on neural networks.
- Their work has revolutionized technology, enabling face recognition, digital assistants, and self-driving cars.
AI Pioneers' Persistence
- In the '80s and '90s, brain-mimicking software was largely abandoned in AI research.
- Hinton, LeCun, and Bengio persisted with this approach, paving the way for modern AI.
Google Podcasts Auto-Transcription
- Google Podcasts auto-transcribes episodes for improved search functionality.
- This raises copyright concerns but also offers benefits for listeners.
