DeepMind's 'Gato' is mediocre, so why did they build it?
DeepMind's program is a generalist, to test the notion that over time, greater computing power will win in AI.
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Microsoft veteran Bob Muglia: Relational knowledge graphs will transform business
'We're at the start of a whole new era' with knowledge graphs, says Microsoft veteran Bob Muglia, akin to the arrival of the modern data stack in 2013.
Ethernet creator Metcalfe: Web3 will have all kinds of 'network effects'
Decentralized knowledge graphs such as the kind that startup OriginTrail is making will lead to levels of value far greater than has been the case on the internet so far, says Bob Metcalfe.
Apple thinks my own AirPods are stalking me
Apple's software doesn't always know how to identify my stuff, even if it's registered in the cloud as mine.
What you need to know about staking Ethereum
Staking is a far more environmentally friendly way to validate blockchains than mining with banks of energy-sucking crypto mining rigs. But there are factors to keep in mind with this new form of blockchain validation. Here's what you need to know before you go staking.
No, Elon, Twitter will never be a platform for 'Free Speech'
Elon Musk suffers from the same delusion as everyone else online, the notion he actually has an identity. The lack of freedom on social media means free speech claims are already moot.
Radia Perlman, who made LANs work, honored in 'Hidden Heroes' series
A reluctant computer scientist, Perlman cut through the details to divine profound networking solutions.
The best tax software: Self employed and SMB options
Tax law changes for tax year 2021 aren't quite as onerous as the year before, but you'll still want to make sure you have the right tool to navigate this annual chore. We pick the very best tax software for small business and self-employed tax preparation.
Subaru is latest car maker to use what3words for in-car navigation
The British startup has gotten the world's top car manufacturers to use three-word codes to run on-board navigation features.
Home office tax deductions: Your checklist of do's and don'ts
Here are the essential do’s and don’ts of deducting the various costs you encounter as a freelancer or a small business owner, including but not limited to your use of your home itself.