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Top 20 Countries in PPP GDP
According to Wikipedia: Purchasing Power Parity (PPP) is measured by finding the values (in USD) of a basket of consumer goods that are present in each country (such as orange juice, pencils, etc.). If that basket costs $100 in the US and $200 … Continue reading
Personal Privacy in the Age of IoT
The Internet of Things is all about data, which is needed to make all the decisions and to deliver services to the customers. But, if you are not careful, this data collection can really backfire – and this is just … Continue reading
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Watson To Do Our Taxes
IBM and H&R Block are collaborating on adding one more skill to Watson… IBM (IBM) announced in February 2017 that H&R Block was deploying Watson with the aim of eliminating human errors in tax filing: Watson will be assisting H&R Block’s 70,000 … Continue reading
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US Trade Deficit in Numbers
We often hear about the US trade deficit with the rest of the world. Wolfram Alpha claims it is on the order of $706 billion per year. This Bloomberg article says $502 billion. The number itself is not as important as the fact that is … Continue reading
IBM Watson IoT
This is a promotional video involving IBM Watson…still interesting. The video keeps emphasizing that “Watson is always learning, continuing to learn, and knowing everything.” It seems that the main message that IBM is using to differentiate its AI solutions from the … Continue reading
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“Tax the Robot,” Says Bill Gates
Bill Gates suggested taxing the robots that take human jobs at the same tax rate. I am not quite sure if he is completely serious in this video or saying it half-jokingly. Basically, he suggests a regulation that would effectively slow … Continue reading
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Real Workweek Length in the US
The week is approaching its end… and today, on Friday, this subject is even more relevant. According to Gallup studies, adults employed full time in the U.S. report work an average amount of 47 hours per week, almost a full … Continue reading
