"Google has been working in secret but in plain view on vehicles that can drive themselves, using artificial-intelligence software that can sense anything near the car and mimic the decisions made by a human driver." Read John Markoff's New York Times piece, with video and diagrams explaining how the robocars drive themselves. Brad Templeton of the EFF has some related observations. (link and BB post headline nicked from @markoff/@NYTjamescobb, more via @MattCutts)
Google, you can drive my car?
Online nihilist networks targeted in international crackdown
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Amiga Freeware Archive
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Blade Runner 2099 trailer
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A popular platform is making it easier to read in your spare time, and it's only $70 for life
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