Data Science at Home

Data is a complex topic, not only related to machine learning algorithms, but also and especially to privacy and security of individuals, the same individuals who create such data just by using the many mobile apps and services that characterize their digital life.

In this episode I am together with B.J.n Mendelson, author of “Social Media is Bullshit” from St. Martin’s Press and world-renowned speaker on issues involving the myths and realities involving today’s Internet platforms.  B.J. has a new a book about privacy and sent me a free copy of "Privacy, and how to get it back" that I read in just one day. That was enough to realise how much we have in common when it comes to data and data collection.

Despite what researchers claim about genetic evolution, in this episode we give a realistic view of the field.

In order to succeed with artificial intelligence, it is better to know how to fail first. It is easier than you think.

In order to succeed with artificial intelligence, it is better to know how to fail first. It is easier than you think.
Here are 9 easy steps to fail your AI startup.

The enthusiasm for artificial intelligence is raising some concerns especially with respect to some ventured conclusions about what AI can really do and what its direct descendent, artificial general intelligence would be capable of doing in the immediate future. From stealing jobs, to exterminating the entire human race, the creativity (of some) seems to have no limits.