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Dr Mehmet Yildiz
North Carolina is Getting a $1B Slice of the $430B Apple Pie
What does the $1 billion investment of Apple mean for NC citizens?. Screen capture from North Carolina Government website. Apple brings great hope to North Carolina for contributing tech employment in the state. On 26 April, Apple announced an acceleration of its US investments, with plans to make new contributions of more than $430 billion and add 20,000 new jobs across the country over the next five years.
Massachusetts Lawmakers Request Firmer Rules About Controversial & Invasive AI Surveillance Technology
Facial recognition legislation received mixed responses in various states in the United States as this technology might be violating our civil liberties. The recent one takes place in Massachusetts.
OpenDataKC: Government of Kansas City Open Datasets
Open data sets are helpful for citizens. Therefore, many government organizations use them. In this article, I introduce an exciting initiative called OpenDataKC developed by the Government of Kansas City. This project aims to help people find information about the city in detail at one location.
How Professional Gamers Make Money With Twitch
Smart gamers use the largest streaming platform with massive traffic collaboratively. Playing computer games is not only for fun, creating cognitive reserves, and brain development but also for making money. Some people make a living just by playing games.
Can Artificial Intelligence Eliminate Shoplifting In America?
Yes, most likely, it can! However, we need to take it more seriously, integrate our resources intelligently, and resolve legal and ethical issues with unity. Shoplifting is a severe problem in the United States. According to Loss Prevention Media, there are 27 million shoplifters, equating to 1 in 11 people in the United States today. More than 10 million people have been caught shoplifting in the past five years. And 25% of them are children. These stats are compiled by National Association for Shoplifting Prevention (NASP).
A Bizarre And Hilarious Story Most Likely Caused By Artificial Intelligence
This is an astonishing story of a Buffalo, New York woman. Imagine you wake up one day and see over one hundred parcels delivered in front of your home. You first think it may be a dream. Then, you pinch yourself and notice that you are awake and it is the reality. And they keep coming! What would you do?
Let's Meet MISSI! She’s Mississippi’s First Artificial Chatbot.
Discover what this artificial intelligent chatbot can do for you. Before introducing MISSI (Government of Mississippi State Chatbot), let me give you a brief background on AI Chatbots so that you can understand the importance of her better.
Facebook And AI Combine To Make Friendlier Global Communities
Artificial intelligence tools and new community rules for 70 million active admins and moderators on Facebook. Facebook is one of the largest social networks. It is an American multinational technology organization based in Menlo Park, California.
Gender Equality, Diversity, & Inclusion In The Financial Sector
Like in all walks of life, equality, diversity, and inclusion are critical success factors for business organizations. Each of us is unique in this world. Differences make us powerful and interesting. The more other people are different from us, the more we can benefit from their capability. However, despite this fact, we face a lot of discrimination in society and business organizations.
What We Learn From FBI’s Recovery Of Colonial Pipeline's DarkSide Bitcoins For Ransomware Attacks
Security awareness, knowledge, and skills can remove fear and empower us in effectively dealing with this situation. The U.S Department of Justice seized $2.3 million in cryptocurrency paid to the ransomware extortionists Darkside. The Honorable Laurel Beeler, U.S. Magistrate Judge for the Northern District of California, authorized the seizure warrant.
Texas Governor Informs Signing A Cryptocurrency Bill Into Law
Why does the definition of virtual currency matter?. I am inspired to write this article after reading a recent tweet posted by Greg Abbott. According to the Texas Government site, Mr Abbott is named “Best Governor in the Nation” in 2020. He continues to build on his record as a strong conservative leader who fights to preserve Texas values.
A Potential Revenue Stream Combining Video Gaming, Horse Racing, & Sports Betting In An Innovative NFT Platform
Horse racing is a popular spectator sport attracting millions of people globally. Horse racing is a substantial market in America. According to Statista, the market size of the horse racing track industry in the United States was valued at over three billion U.S. dollars in 2020. Furthermore, it is expected to reach 3.52 billion U.S. dollars by the end of 2021.
Dilemmas Of ICOs And The Rise Of DeFi
Is there a way to make ICOs (Initial Coin Offering) work in the rise of DeFi (Decentralized Finance)? The crypto world is talking a lot about ICOs and DeFi. While America is warm to ICOs, China and North Korea banned their use. Many other countries are evaluating ICOs. There is no consensus on the future of ICOs. It is unchartered territory. Valuations, structures, and legalities are the critical focus of ICOs globally. I provide informed perspectives in this article.
The Use of Artificial Intelligence Tools During the Pandemic
Pandemic has shaken the global economy. America is one of the affected countries in this critical situation. According to Forbes, Covid-19 devastated some Industries but accelerated AI use by companies across the country.
NFT Has Entered The American Dictionary, Yet Many Unknown Pain Points Prevail
A few weeks ago, I came across several articles and blog posts about Merriam-Webster not only defining the word NFT in its dictionary but also auctioning it. It was a productive and fun approach by Merriam-Webster.
Mixed Sentiments For FDA’s Approval Of Aduhelm for Alzheimer’s Disease In America
Alzheimer’s disease is a devastating disorder affecting 6.2 million Americans. And many more millions are affected globally. It is a debilitating human condition, especially for the aging population.
Benefits of Social Media Fast Based on My Experience
As pointed out by researchers in this paper titled, Effects of Social Media on Mental Health: A Review, "the imbalance created by the excessive usage of social media is a significant concern for parents, researchers and, society regarding the mental health of individuals".
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I write about important and valuable life lessons. My goal is to delight my readers. My content aims to inform and engage my readers. I'm a cognitive scientist, technologist, and postdoctoral researcher, with four decades of experience.
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