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Elon Musk And Neuralink Intent On Brain Computer Interface

Elon Musk%u2019s Neuralink looks to begin outfitting human brains with faster input and output starting next year | TechCrunch. Forget about computer chips connecting to eyes or other human senses. Neuralink, Elon Musk's new company is intent on implanting tiny "threads" in the human brain to act as conduits for computer operations to cure brain disorders, and to augment data flow while retaining freedom of movement. The medical implications are the first priority; and, while commercial uses are far away, it is clear that Musk is beginning an inevitable march to a world in which computer technology augments the human experience. Now, if they can hurry up and get a practical law library interface before I can't practice law any more?

Best Online Legal Research In The New Century

Best Online Legal Research Tools Reviews (2019) | Lawyerist. While I was reading an article recently about the Ross Intelligence legal research service, which is using artificial intelligence algorithms to perform legal research, it occurred to me that we weren't in Kansas anymore. When I began doing legal research, I used print resources, and books in a law library. I haven't had to look inside a case book in years. First, the cases were put on CDs, and then they migrated to the Internet. Now, I do all my legal research online. Since I like being frugal, I use the FastCase system which is provided by the Florida Bar as part of my dues. I pay a little to get all 50 states, and I like that FastCase is at the forefront of AI in locating the right cases fast. I also use Google Scholar, which is free for all, and has a comprehensive database of primary law. However, Lawyerist has done a fine job of collecting all of the current online research services for comparison. AnyLaw, a new service from Israel, is completely free, and plans to provide cases with ad support. Pick your poison, lawyers. It's a brave new legal research world out there.

Google Assistant Is Faster Than A Speeding Bullet

Google Assistant is 10x faster and knows where your mom lives - CNET. As time has passed, Google keeps making voice control more natural and much faster. Giving commands is almost like a natural conversation, and, with the change to "Hey, Google", it is much easier to voice control your device. Driving is the best, as my cars and stereo systems are now bluetooth enabled, and automatically take over when I get in the cars. "Hey, Google", play some Beach Boys. Hey, Google! What was the score of the Rays game last night? The best part is that I don't even have to think about earphones anymore. The phone automatically transfers over to my Bose Smartglasses when I get out of the car. Meggie Hollenger, of Google, describes the effect this way: "Hey, Google!" 

"Open the New York Times … Open YouTube … Open Netflix … Open Calendar … Set a timer for 5 minutes … What's the weather today? … How about tomorrow? … Show me John Legend on Twitter … Show me Beyoncé on Instagram … Turn on the flashlight … Turn it off … Get an Uber to my hotel."

 

 

I, For One, Welcome Our New Robot Politicians

AI model creates fake UN speeches that are scarily real - CNET. Making the seemingly contradictory term "artificial intelligence" into a true statement is the goal of this article about an AI model that creates fake political speech, unaided by human intervention. Since politicians lie, speak hate and stupidity all the time,  it should not be surprising that they can be replaced by robots. The one difficulty I foresee is that robots, being computer generated beasts, might have a difficult time flip flopping on issues as often as human politicians. But, hey, rational behavior is normal for a computer.  I, for one, welcome our new robot political class. They couldn't be any worse, right?

Augment Your Reality With Minecraft Earth

While I am anxiously awaiting the next level of Virtual Reality, with my coming Oculus Quest headset being delivered later in the week, it is important to acknowledge the strides Microsoft is making with augmented reality, in which humans can create an interactive computer world imposed on a real life trek. Think Pokemon Go on steroids. The new Minecraft Earth, coming to Android and iOS will, I predict, be an eye opener for many of us. Don't spend your life escaping your reality in a virtual world. Augment the one you are already in. 

Delete Alexa Recordings By Voice? Is That A Good Thing Or A Bad Thing?

How to Delete Your Alexa Recordings by Voice. You can't tell Alexa not to remember everything you say after saying the Wake Phrase. Those recordings are kept by Amazon forever. As a lawyer, those recordings can be a gold mine of evidentiary information and admissions. But, criminals leave evidence too. What if they could delete their voices by merely saying "Alexa, delete everything"? There are always competing interests involved as technology advances. When Alexa voice recordings could only be deleted by hand, as now, only the user with the password and two factor authentication device could do it. Convenience has a consequence. We will have to live with those consequences. Be careful out there.

Google Duplex - My Smart Assistant Is Ready To Go

What is Google Duplex and how do you use it?. Google Duplex, the Google Assistant answer to a personal assistant that can make reservations without human intervention, is now available on more phones, one of which is my new backup phone, the Pixel 3A XL." Google, make a dinner reservation for me at Bern's." For now, dinner is the only thing Duplex can do for me; but, I am looking forward to asking her to do many things; including, but not limited to, taking out the garbage.

You Seem Depressed, Dave. I Don't Think You Should Go Outside

Amazon Is Working on a Device To Read Human Emotions - Bloomberg. Everyone remembers the HAL 9000, the creepy spaceship computer that read lips and controlled everything. Well, what if your wearable computer device did the same? Amazon thinks that we will be better off if our mother's are with us every minute, and can suggest chicken soup by sensing when we have a cold. That is fine; but, what happens when we want to go out somewhere, and our Smartwatch tells us no, because we engaged in risky behavior last time? "I'm sorry Dave; but, I don't think that is a good idea." Would you rather play a game instead?

Hey, Google, Let's Drive!

Hey, Google, let's drive: How you'll use the new Assistant Driving Mode for Android phones - CNET. As Google Assistant gets smarter, Google is finding new ways to use it. For example, you can forget about Android Auto, which gives voice access to basic phone functions while driving, keeping the hands and eyes free to look at the road. Upgrades to Google Assistant is bringing new functionality to driving with a phone;  and, once mounted in the car, you will be able to do much more with your voice. Google Assistant's smarts will even suggest things, like prompting you with navigation information for appointments scheduled in Calendar. Where do you want to go today?

Google Assistant Updates - Your Computer Is Getting Smarter

Google Assistant getting major upgrades, including full phone operation. If you thought the Google Duplex demo was cool last year, in which a computer user with Google Assistant made a restaurant reservation unassisted, you are in for a treat. Google Duplex and Google Assistant are getting smarter, and will be able to do much more with voice commands. How about telling your computer to make a car rental reservation and watch the computer fill in all the information without intervention? Just click and confirm. There are benefits to Google Assistant knowing everything about you. If you think this is creepy, wait until your computer can anticipate your next question. Wait, it already can? Creepy.