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Difference between Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence & Deep Learning: https://medium.com/iotforall/the-difference-between-artificial-intelligence-machine-learning-and-deep-learning-3aa67bff5991

Deadly Code Consequences:  https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2018/aug/29/coding-algorithms-frankenalgos-program-danger

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The idea of a network-based computing actually dates all the way back to 1960s, but many believe that the first use of cloud computing in its modern context happened in 2006 and since then, it has continued to evolve. Today, the latest buzzword is the hybrid cloud, one that combines the benefit of both the private and public cloud. It gives businesses the ability to be efficient and agile, and brings new products and services to the market faster and all that. But are Malaysian businesses taking advantage of this model, and what are some of the challenges that lies ahead? We speak to Henrick Choo, Managing Director for Dimension Data Malaysia and Manish Pratap, NGDC Solution Business Unit for Dimension Data Asia Pacific.

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Malaysian leaders, policy makers and business leaders will soon, if not already, have to grapple with the reality that it’s not only about preparing our workforce for the future but also ensuring the right policy actions are undertaken to transition out the economy in the age of disruption. The age of AI is upon us: we now have a digital responsibility, and the future of work discussion has to start now. We speak to Stephen Braim and David Barnes of IBM about how policies and regulations need to change to embrace new technologies before they become foes.

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In recent months, you might have heard about the rising issue of data breaches in Malaysia. But how many of us are actually taking steps to protect ourselves against this threat? Surprisingly, very few are taking proactive steps to stay protected, and are just hoping for organisations to change by themselves. Here to talk about the challenge in the workforce today when it comes to data protection and data breaches is Associate Professor Wong Kok Sheik from the School of Information Technology at Monash University.

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Today, the geeks on Geeks Squawk discussed the enduring appeal of Pokémon Go, rOcean's new innovation called the smart water maker, a browser extension that helps identify "fake" photos, and the surreal potential future of paper batteries powered by electron-harvesting bacteria.

00:13:43 - Pokémon Go Is Still Going

07:03:61 - rOcean: World's First All-in-One Smart Water Maker

10:54:01 - SurfSafe: A Browser Extension That Acts As An Antivirus For Fake Photos

13:20:82 - Biological Paper Batteries: The Surreal, Environmental-Friendly Future?

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It’s Silly Season. The time of the year when the news goes on holiday. Which means it’s time to catch up on some of the really cool tech and science stories we missed like fiery webcams and livestreamed fatbergs.

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We’ve passed the midway mark of 2018 and approaching the last quarter of the year now. Companies have moved beyond understanding the vast potential of their data to how best to make most of it. Sadly though, some haven’t reached this stage yet. But the technology is already at a point where you can get a real-time insight that enables better business decisions and also enabling you to accelerate product development. But what if the insights weren’t just used by humans, but by the systems themselves, leading to ongoing optimisation at previously inconceivable speed and accuracy? That’s the promise of adaptive intelligence application, that are already impacting more areas of business. We speak to Bernard Solomon of Oracle ASEAN to learn more.

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What if there was an app to help you choose what to eat based on how you feel? That would solve quite a few problems during office lunch hours and family outings. That’s what “The Mood Menu” does, the latest feature on IPC’s Shoppping Centre app. We speak to the brains behind this to find out if this was more than just a gimmick.

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Today, the geeks on Geeks Squawk discussed Twitter's policies on abusive behaviour and inciting violence, Elon Musk's tweets about going private that may have violated US securities law, DUO: The on-the-go dual-screen laptop monitor, new development in cotton production using man-made fibres, and how AI can identify eye diseases by speeding up diagnosis and treatment.

0:26:678 - Twitter Suspends Infowars Alex Jones For Abuse

6:05:743 - Elon Musk's Tweets Investigated For Possibly Breaking Law: Reports

11:23:605 - DUO: The On-The-Go Dual Screen Laptop Monitor

15:19:116 - Ironing-Free Future? Scientists Cotton On To Benefits Of Man-Made Fibres

18:54:256 - Artificial Intelligence Tool 'As Good As Experts' At Detecting Eye Problems

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Are we heading for a one world order of powerful corporations? Will commercial brands dictate the popular culture of the future? It might not be what you expect. It's time to Mattsplain.

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