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The Game Of Kings - AI Version

Amazon.com: Square Off Chess Set - an Electronic Chessboard, which Moves The Opponent's Wooden Chess Pieces on its Own. Kids or Adults can Play Against The AI or Any Online Chess Player Across The Globe.: Toys & Games. Well, as is the way, the best gifts are those you buy yourself. This year, I purchased an Artificial Intelligence powered chess set that uses classic Staunton wood pieces, and moves them by itself. You might remember Charlton Heston in "Soylent Green" playing chess with a bust of Napoleon. I might use a bust of Marcus Aurelius; and, my chess set will move its own pieces. AI finally does something worth doing. Pawn to King Four. Your move.

Quantum Supremacy - Not The Next Jason Bourne Movie

Google Confirms Achieving Quantum Supremacy.  Google claims that its Quantum computer has achieved quantum supremacy; that is, it solved a problem in 200 seconds that it would take a classical supercomputer 10,000 years. In effect, quantum supremacy is proving quantum computers can solve problems that no supercomputer can. But, the problem was designed for the test, and some say true supremacy can't be proved. The future (not in our lifetimes) does seem to depend on the development of these machines, however, and it is fun to speculate. Now, what will be the name of the next Jason Bourne movie?

Beware The #RobotLawyer? I Don't Think So. Beware The Robot Masters.

Beware The #RobotLawyer Invasion | Above the Law. Nicole Black is always welcoming the coming Robot overlords.She is certain that it will stand her in good stead. However, I must opine that future robots will probably not replace human beings; but, will be artificial intelligences locked in large computer rooms, and will only be roaming around on electrical cables. While AI will increasingly be used to increase human access to the knowledge required to practice law, and data analytics will be done by machines, the human interaction between lawyer and client will remain a largely human endeavor. Witness Smartphones, and social media. We may use our machines to communicate; but, we are still communicating with fellow humans. So, relax, Nicole. You will be safe from the robots. It is their human masters you need to fear.

Stalkerware - Computer Security Isn't Just About Data

For Cybersecurity and Domestic Violence Awareness months, we pledge to fight stalkerware - Malwarebytes Labs | Malwarebytes Labs. In the age of the Internet, email and social media, person on person domestic violence isn't the only way in which humans prey upon each other. The Internet is a fertile field for stalkers who are experienced with computers. Keyloggers, and other stalkerware software can create scary invasions of privacy by notifying the stalker of a user's location, activities, and personal actions. Of course, we need to do a much better job of not filling social media with our every move and making our lives too public; but, the real danger is a motivated stalker who can plant software on our computers, with with physical access to them, or over the Internet. My favorite cybersecurity software, Malwarebytes Premium, is a great defense to computer stalkers, and it should be installed on every computer you own. In addition to preventing stalker activity, it can serve to prove the identity and actions of the stalker in litigation. What are you protecting yourself with?

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.