Smarter Software's Impacts On Human Privacy.

The article discusses research at the University of Texas at Austin into computer comprehension of human speech and language, including the definitions of words, logic, and syntax used in telephone conversations or e-mail. Researcher Katrin Erk, Montague grammar, and machine learning are discussed,...

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Publicado en:Futurist Vol. 47; no. 6; pp. 8 - 11
Autor principal: Hetrick, Keturah
Formato: Artículo
Publicado: World Future Society Nov/Dec2013
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Sumario:The article discusses research at the University of Texas at Austin into computer comprehension of human speech and language, including the definitions of words, logic, and syntax used in telephone conversations or e-mail. Researcher Katrin Erk, Montague grammar, and machine learning are discussed, as well as the Longhorn supercomputer, funding for research from the U.S. Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), and electronic surveillance.