How do you tame AI? Scientist sees a need for regulating bots like drugs or airplanes Have the risks of artificial intelligence risen to the point where more regulation is needed? Cognitive scientist Gary Marcus argues… Read More
Podcast The rise of ‘Technocapitalism’ and its impact on humanity, with economist Loretta Napoleoni [Editor’s Note: This week’s GeekWire Podcast features an interview with author Loretta Napoleoni, conducted by Ross Reynolds, the longtime public… Read More
Is artificial intelligence all that intelligent? AI influencers worry about wishful thinking What do you get when you put two of Time magazine’s 100 most influential people on artificial intelligence together in… Read More
‘Second Nature’: How technology is remaking our world, for better or worse This is a bad time for Mother Nature — but it’s no use trying to turn the clock back. Instead,… Read More
GeekWire Calendar Picks: Susan Fowler talks about her book; the science of making alcohol; and more — In 2017, news of sexual harassment problems at Uber made national headlines and investigations led to the ousting of… Read More
GeekWire Calendar Picks: Stand-up mathematician; healthcare at home; geeky music; and more — Math is one of those subjects that seems to be divisive among students as they grow up. Basically, you… Read More
Genomics pioneer Lee Hood says biological age will be key to the future of medicine How old are you? It’s an easy question to answer unless the person asking it is healthcare innovator Leroy (Lee)… Read More
Will technology save us? Debate fuels pessimism among audience in Seattle Will technology save us? That was the opening question Sunday at the latest “That’s Debatable” event in Seattle, hosted by… Read More
