Facebook F8: AI, Future Of Apps On Display – InformationWeek

At Facebook’s F8 developers conference, CEO Mark Zuckerberg took to the stage to talk bots and Messenger. Also on display were AI and a big dose of virtual reality. Here are some highlights from the event.

Source: Facebook F8: AI, Future Of Apps On Display – InformationWeek

Will Robots Make Humans Unnecessary? | PCMag.com

As robotics and artificial intelligence continue to accelerate in their development, there will be a dwindling number of jobs that machines won’t handle better than humans. How should we prepare for an economy that no longer needs us?

Source: Will Robots Make Humans Unnecessary? | PCMag.com

A robot will likely assist in your future surgery | Computerworld

Robots that can minimize damage to tissue with sub-millimeter accuracy and allow surgeons to operate on patients remotely are expected to be a $6.4 billion industry by 2020.

Source: A robot will likely assist in your future surgery | Computerworld

NHTSA: Google’s AI ‘Driver’ Can Qualify For US Roads – InformationWeek

In a letter to the search giant, the NHTSA indicates its support for Google’s self-driving vehicles by stating the computer that pilots the car can be considered a driver.

Source: NHTSA: Google’s AI ‘Driver’ Can Qualify For US Roads – InformationWeek