Dawn or Doom

Is technology moving faster than our ability to understand?

[MatchBOX @MatchboxCowork]

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[Dawn or Doom @DawnorDoom]

"They imagine they can continually toggle back and forth between Twitter and work, even while driving, without losing an ounce of efficiency. But a body of research confirms that this impression is an illusion."

Link: https://t.co/LJG5dwtP4k

[Dawn or Doom @DawnorDoom]

Coming soon . . . #DawnorDoom

[Dawn or Doom @DawnorDoom]

Today is #WorldEnvironmentDay2019 🌎🌍🌏

These four startups are using new technologies to create renewable energy, clean our oceans, and solve issues in the oil and gas sector.

https://t.co/M4uFl95bwp

[Dawn or Doom @DawnorDoom]

"A host of companies has flown autonomous or semiautonomous electric aircraft that can take off vertically from almost anywhere, and the first commercial models are scheduled to hit the market next year." https://t.co/rqVvlTh4Pp

[Dawn or Doom @DawnorDoom]

Is education immune to disruptive change? While we’re still a ways from creating true artificial intelligence, its forerunner, augmented intelligence, is already here and setting the stage for some truly amazing applications. #DawnorDoom #FBF

[Dawn or Doom @DawnorDoom]

Could AI evolve to dominate the human species like we dominate apes? 😳

Why Elon Musk and other tech CEO's are funneling millions of dollars into preventing an AI-powered "Doom" 🤖 #DawnorDoom

https://t.co/z4pCBIy5yz

[Purdue University @LifeAtPurdue]

We'll always remember Tyler. 🖤💛 RT @Purdue_DPD: The @PUCancerCenter is honoring the legacy of Tyler Trent through three new collaborative #research initiatives, including one that involves using his #cancer cells. Read more: https://t.co/5BUHUFU5U9.

[Purdue IT @PurdueIT]

Today is Global Accessibility Awareness Day! Here are five things you can do to help make @LifeAtPurdue a more accessible community. #gaad

https://t.co/rvJvSlVws9

[Dawn or Doom @DawnorDoom]

"No. Let me be clear on this: You're talking about this conspiracy theory that gets passed around that we listen to what's going on on your microphone and use that for ads," Zuckerberg told Sen. Gary Peters. "We don't do that."
https://t.co/FBiu2mXaNU

[Dawn or Doom @DawnorDoom]

"Billions of dollars are being spent by aviation giants and aerospace startups to create driverless flying vehicles that can meet the growing need for rapid and flexible travel and delivery" #DawnorDoom https://t.co/gMRfc45b4S

[Dawn or Doom @DawnorDoom]

How accurate are your inferred interests? #DawnorDoom
https://t.co/HHDk1HUqph

[Dawn or Doom @DawnorDoom]

"An increasing body of evidence suggests that the time we spend on our smartphones is interfering with our sleep, self-esteem, relationships, memory, attention spans, creativity, productivity and problem-solving and decision-making skills." #DawnorDoom https://t.co/o01U0qnlpx

[WIRED @WIRED]

Don't let those semi-creepy, very specific Instagram ads that pop up days after you talk about a product freak you out. Instead, embrace them. You'll have more fun that way https://t.co/ahVwgQrxLU

[Dawn or Doom @DawnorDoom]

"Team members said they were shocked by the degree of creative absurdity -- and extreme danger -- inherent in some of the machine’s raw, early ideas."

Click the link to read the full article:
https://t.co/NMihx3Av6u

[Dawn or Doom @DawnorDoom]

Deactivation isn't deletion when it comes to Facebook collecting your data. #DawnorDoom https://t.co/77IGkWDDf0

[Dawn or Doom @DawnorDoom]

"Deepfakes come in different shapes, sizes and degrees of stomach-sinking monstrosity. There are three main types, but the simplest and most widely known is a face swap."

[CNET @CNET]

Deepfakes may ruin the world. And they can come for you, too https://t.co/54E5SmGDsJ

[Purdue Galleries @PurdueGalleries]

Join Purdue Galleries for an evening celebrating the intersection of art, design, and engineering at the Return to Entry panel talk "WHAT IF artists helped us get to space?" this upcoming Thursday! #TakeGiantLeaps #ArtAtPurdue

[Seeker @Seeker]

This is why you’d probably beat a robot at Ms. Pacman.

[Dawn or Doom @DawnorDoom]

Facial recognition.

Does the convenience outweigh the potential issues? #DawnorDoom
https://t.co/k41EGWoMA7