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Facebook has developed the technology that uses AI to determine image content.

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“The Facebook team has now developed new technologies that can use images to identify the ingredients of food! If this technology gets more and more stable, in the future,  artificial intelligence and deep learning of judging pictures will become more efficient and accurate. Facebook can apply this technology to achieve the purpose of eliminating bad graphics!”

Facebook’s artificial intelligence research team FAIR said that it will be able to use the deep learning method to train the computer system to understand all kinds of food and recipe content. With this system, it can recognize a food image and immediately generate the corresponding recipe content.

After successfully generating the recipe, it means that the computer system will be able to further judge the food may include the affected components and the related calories according to the result, so that the user can know more quickly whether the food to be eaten causes the burden on the body, or let the hope Those who know how to cook the food can learn according to the recipe.

However, Facebook won’t offer this technology now. The reason is that although the technology of identification the food image can approximately getting the full recipe out, the result of artificial intelligence learning may still be inaccurate. Also, this technology is mainly focused on how to train computer systems to learn and let the computer system know more about the real world.

Allowing the computer system to correctly analyze the image content not only helps Facebook to be more efficient in content aggregation, but also more accurately pushes the appropriate content to the correct user. This will also affect the user’s viewing and adhesion, as well as the efficiency of advertising content exposure. In addition, it can effectively eliminate the bad content and fake news spread through the image. Therefore, the application of artificial intelligence technology will be strengthened. Facebook will become an important development project for more and more users and more and more complicated content.

 

 

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Don’t update your Windows 10 right now! Try the new version next Tuesday!

 

“Did you update your Microsoft Windows 10? If you haven’t, then you can wait a week later. Since the update was released, there had appear several cases of file loss. In order to solve this problem, Microsoft has announced that it will release the Windows 10 October Update version from all users next Tuesday.”

 

Microsoft recently released a large update of Windows 10 October Update (version 1809) that provides quite a lot of new features. Although several of the author’s computers have been upgraded safely, there are a lot of consumers who have lost their files after the update. Appearing several cases of the problem that the Edge browser can’t connect to the Internet, Intel’s old version of the internal audio driver can’t be installed, so Microsoft has to suspend the push update notification.

Although among Windows 10 users, it is a serious problem that has to be taken seriously. In particular, Microsoft now also uses the Inside Preview method to let interested fever before launching the official version. Players and developers are the first to download the test version. In theory, after these millions of people test, the official version will encounter fewer situations, but things still happen.

Although Microsoft originally expected to push Windows 10 October Update (version 1809) updates for all users starting next Tuesday, Microsoft should continue to suspend updates until it finds a problem. Microsoft also called for manual download of Windows 10 1809 version. Users should not update for the time being, and if they have installed and lost the file, please contact Microsoft, and it is recommended to reduce the use of the device to avoid the disaster.

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Musk and SEC settled in keeping the position of Tesla CEO but quit the Chairman

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“Elon Musk announced on Twitter in August that it intends to privatize Tesla with $72 billion to further accelerate the technology development process and ensure that it is not “constrained” by the board of directors and shareholders. This has caused SEC’s Note and in this case, Musk has been accused of securities fraud. Musk and the Securities and Exchange Commission finally reached a settlement now.”

 

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) accused Elon Musk involving securities fraud and finally got results. Musk will quit the chairman of Tesla and pay $20 million in fines. Directors and other conditions are settled with the SEC.

Although Elon Musk will remain the CEO of Tesla, under the settlement agreement, he will officially resign from Tesla’s chairmanship within 45 days and will not be allowed to return to the position within three years. Moreover, the two new independent directors will be additionally responsible for “communicating” with Elon Musk, controlling Elon Musk’s words and deeds to prevent him from posting misleading news. According to reports, the original SEC was to directly ban Elon Musk from being a director and executive of any other listed company.

Elon Musk’s recent series of ridiculous behaviour began in the early August. He announced on Twitter that he intends to privatize Tesla with 72 billion to further accelerate the technology development process and ensure that it is not “constrained” by the board of directors and shareholders. This move has caused a lot of discussion in various circles, and it is thought that it may be a speculation topic to promote the “share price.”

However, Elon Musk later denied the statement, which was considered by the SEC to be spreading fake facts and misleading investors. In early September, Elon Musk further publicized marijuana on live broadcasts, while major executives such as Dave Morton and Chief of Staff Gaby Toledano also left.

Anyway, Elon Musk finally saved his position as CEO. But this series of storms may justify Buffett’s comment on him: “He may be a good entrepreneur, but with innovation alone is never enough to be a good business operator. Entrepreneurship and management are very different challenges. .”

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Google Maps’ “Group Planning” provides the ability to decide where to vote online

 

“When you are planning to hang out with friends, it is quite often to be annoying when it comes to where to go and where to eat. Everyone will have her opinion that they want to go to, but no one would say it out. Now the new feature “Group Planning” that Google Maps is about to launch is designed to solve the troubles for this embarrassing situation. What kind of function is it? Let’s take a look for it.”

 

The new version of Google Maps previously released on Google I/O 2018, in addition to the motorcycle navigation features that have been launched online, now includes Group Planning, which allows users to vote directly and relatives with friends online.

The Group Planning function allows users to create a set of voting lists through Google Maps and prepare their online friends to participate in the voting. This will improve the situation happened in the past which is when confirming the each other’s opinions, it would be much easier to integrate the opinions of the destinations, thereby reducing the unnecessary waste of time (and even reducing the disputes caused by the discussion).

This feature was first mentioned in this year’s Google I/O 2018. At the time, it also mentioned the features that will be added to Google Maps, as well as the motorcycle navigation function that has been opened for operation. The reason why Google continues to update Google Maps is to attract more people to use this service. It can also create more service applications by combining geography and search functions, and it can also drive more map integration.

For example, quickly adding information such as nearby recommended attractions, businesses, gas stations, convenience stores, etc. in the map can also help passengers to explore the first-time visits, and at the same time quickly assist the local stores to connect various types of consumer business opportunities. Behind it, nature also has the cooperative benefits of advertising content.

At present, the Group Planning function is expected to open up users in various regions in the near future, and it is used by Android and iOS platforms.

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Windows and Mac platforms are both available to Microsoft Office 2019!

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“Microsoft confirmed that it will release the official version of Office 2019. It provides corresponding versions and functions for Windows and Mac users both. This update mainly focuses on enhanced content tagging and custom index tag functions. The biggest highlight is in added translation tools in Word, support for 4K resolution movies in PowerPoint, a new 2D map embeds in Excel and new letter layout and annotation in Outlook.”

 

With the launch of Ignite 2018 and the announcement of many Office-related updates, Microsoft also confirmed the release of the official version of Office 2019, which is available to use in Windows and Mac environments.

As with the previous Office version, the Office 2019 released this time is mainly provided for users with stand-alone use requirements, and will also open Office 365 ProPlus subscription users for future updates. The first wave of updates will give priority to a large number of the authorized enterprise or education users to upgrade, and it is expected to open for general and commercial users to purchase and use in the next few weeks.

In the previous preview update, Microsoft enhanced content tagging and custom index tagging in the new Office service, and enhanced the Word translation tool and focus mode, and added a new cut-off mode in PowerPoint, and supported 4K resolution video rendezvous. In the Excel section, you can add embedded 2D maps, funnel plots, and more calculation formulas. As for Outlook, it also adds features such as @tag feature content, focus inbox, more templates, and read and send back to the mail, and joins the mail scheduling function.

 

In addition, on the Mac platform, the new Focus Mode usage mode is added, so that users can focus more on the current processing content, and the rest is to add many of the same application functions as the Windows version so that users can make the file more convenient.

The AI technology application features highlighted by Microsoft during Ignite 2018 will also be integrated into the new Office 2019, and will provide Exchange Server 2019, Skype for Business Server 2019, SharePoint Server 2019, and Project Server for the server application. 2019 feature update.

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Alexa will be able to provide Skype Internet calling in the future!

 

“Alexa, a small assistant launched by Amazon, now has a variety of features that can be said to be a big help in our modern lives. Now, Amazon has announced a partnership with Microsoft that will soon be able to connect Cortana and Alexa service makes users more convenient. The most important update should be that Alexa can also make Skype calls in the future!”

 

In addition to allowing Echo series devices equipped with Alexa digital assistant services to communicate via a bound phone number, in further cooperation with Microsoft, Amazon is further integrated with Microsoft’s Skype service, allowing users to use Alexa digital assistant services. Make a Skype call.

Basically, the usage is similar to that of a bound phone number. Users only need to bind the Skype account to the Alexa digital assistant service, and they can log in to the Echo series device of the personal account or other devices that also carry the Alexa digital assistant service. Use the Skype call feature.

In addition to the cooperation on Skype, Microsoft and Amazon announced earlier that Cortana and Alexa digital assistant service serial application, has begun to release the first wave of public preview application version, users can call Alexa through Amazon’s Echo smart speaker, and The system can be switched to the Microsoft Cortana Digital Assistant service via the “Enable Cortana” voice command, or the Alexa Digital Assistant service can be called in the same way on a Cortana Windows 10 PC or other devices.

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Sony’s cute smart robot dog Aibo is coming!

“In this ageing and technological society, AI is getting more and more important. Therefore, more and more companies are endeavouring on developing AI robots. And now Sony’s electronic dog Aibo is returning! Aibo’s appearance is quite pleasing. Not only cute, but Aibo’s biggest highlight is also still in the service he can provide ~ I believe you will not want to miss such a smart electronic dog robot!”

 

In the new strategy for the future, AI is a very important part. One of the most important strategies is the excitement of many old Sonys. It is the new generation of electronic dog Aibo. The Aibo is not only smarter but more refined. It is more mobile, has OLED eyes that can present various expressions, and can continue to grow through the way of cloud AI learning, that is, the closer the interaction with Aibo, Aibo will be more familiar with the owner’s habits.

At the same time, Aibo will not only interact with the owner but when the owner is not around, he will play like a real puppy and interact with the toy. When he sees the owner calling him, he will also happily run to the owner and also use it. Voice and Aibo handshake, high-five, you can also touch Aibo, Aibo will also close your eyes very comfortable, and Aibo can move for about 2 hours at a time when the battery is low, you will return to the charging stand to charge.

It is a pity that because Aibo needs to be equipped with a payment-type cloud service system, it is currently only available in Japan, and it is expected to provide services in the US and Europe. Malaysian consumers cannot buy cute new Aibo in the short term. After all, the cloud service behind it needs to be equipped with the server to provide training and additional functions, as well as language problems. For example, Aibo displayed at Sony headquarters today can only receive Japanese voice.

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Ever heard of Internet archives? Introducing you to the website WayBack Machine

 

“This article will be introducing everyone the website ‘WayBack Machine’. WayBack Machine is basically an Internet archive that contains a lot of online data that no longer exist. A lot of content not even Google can find is made available on WayBack Machine so you’d have a chance to find them. Those who may be interested, come to take a look!”

 

We have museums to collect artefacts, libraries to store old books, then, of course, there are organisations that specialise in “storing websites”. The WayBack Machine shown in the above image is a website that specialises in storing web data. Whether it is websites that still exist or ones that have been closed down. Not only can you find the sites, but there is also a chance for you to find a particular webpage or even its media content!

Before we learn about this website’s history, let’s look at how competent WayBack Machine actually is. Today I am using “wretch” as a search example, it was what once was the pride of Taiwan but unfortunately ended its service eventually. However, I really don’t remember which blogs I can search (I myself never used wretch), so I’ll be using wretch celebrity “Wan Wan” as today’s test subject. After some vigorous research (I deleted this from my favourites long ago!), I was able to find the link that once led to Wan Wan’s blog, “www.wretch.cc/blog/cwwany”.

After entering this in the search bar, Wayback Machine will start searching the past saves of this website (they never delete outdated stuff). But don’t think that Wayback Machine will help you make daily backups, there is, after all, a very large amount of data on the internet (in 2012 there is around 10PB of information stored in Wayback Machine, which equals to around ten million GB), therefore the results of your searches will only appear like as shown in the above picture, only the dates circled in blue are dates where a backup was made.

Note: Wan Wan’s blog attracts huge traffic, which means that it gets backed up often. If your blog has little traffic… then it probably was only backed up once or twice

Now let’s go ahead and check on a random date… and check out the web data saved in the past! Seeing once again this historic scene today where wretch no longer exists sure is making me nostalgic! But limited by Wayback Machine’s processing power and limitation of the website itself, the pictures that used to be on the blog are all long gone. You are therefore unable to see the collection of Wan Wan’s comics, so this is really only useful for nostalgic purposes. However, this means that text-based web pages are not limited by this, so if you’re only seeking text content from text-heavy websites then this truly is a useful tool.

For some of the dates, the crawler may be bugged, resulting in the website not being properly backed up, leaving only its basic text data. But don’t despair, since every backup is theoretically “a complete website backup”, you could actually click on a webpage that is better preserved (such as Wan Wan’s blog in the example above), and searches for your other desired pages from the said webpage. For instance, the works of mAn does not show to have backups on any of the indicated dates on the schedule, but actually you just need to go to any of the indicated points (after 2010/09/01) and go to web archive, you will be able to to find mAn’s content through these saves.

Note: This website is very slow. It is, after all, a non-profit organisation with an enormous amount of data

Exactly what are the kind of people running such a “charity” of an organisation?

Wayback Machine actually has a backer called “The Internet Archive”, it is an “ancient internet organisation” established in 1996 in San Francisco. The objective of this organisation is to archive all the information to ever exist on the internet, like a library or a museum, this archive collects historical data and makes them available for users and scholars alike to browse. The Internet Archive is created by the founder of the famous web analysis company Alexa (the same Alexa used for web ranking), when it was just established it was actually one with Alexa, functioning as two organisations (Alexa for profit, The Internet Archive as non-profit).

The company name Alexa pays respects to the Library of Alexandria, making the comparison between the world wide web and the largest library in the world two thousand years ago, the Library of Alexandria. However Alexa was eventually bought by Amazon with 250 million US dollars, and aside from having the same founder, The Internet Archive has nothing to do with Alexa anymore. So far The Internet Archive can save data from after the year 2001 (limited by the technology of Wayback Machine) and is one of the best tools to perform research on the early development of the world wide web.

 

Note: The Internet Archive is now a member of the American Library Association ALA, and is also appointed as an official library by the State of California.

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Microsoft is going to reorganize their structure after Windows 10’s upgrade release!

 

 

“In October, Microsoft is about to release Windows 10, code-named Red Stone 5, version 1809. Microsoft probably may reorganize the structure of Windows in response to market demand after the release of the upgrade. In March, Microsoft had said that in the future they will focus on the development of experience and devices, cloud and artificial intelligence, artificial intelligence and research, perhaps allowing Microsoft to penetrate into different fields of application!”

 

Brad Sams, the executive editor of Thurrott website, said in a 12-minute analysis that Microsoft plans to restructure the Windows department after officially releasing the Windows 10 upgrade content of the 1809 publication in October this year. However, Brad Sams believes that although the structural changes involve personnel adjustments, there will be no special layoffs.

Brad Sams revealed that this view is based on reliable sources and that Microsoft has begun to make adjustments to the Windows division this year, including the departure of Terry Myerson, executive vice president of Windows Products and Devices, and the shift in Windows operating systems. Platform service, no longer separate experience in the past version, so that users can get the latest technical support through free upgrades at any time, it seems that Microsoft must re-adjust the existing Windows department organizational structure to meet the needs of market development.

However, Microsoft has not responded to this, but it is expected that there will be more specific information on the next Ignite 2018 event or the new product launch event expected in early October.

Microsoft announced in March this year to adjust the internal organization ‘experience with the device, ” Cloud and artificial intelligence “, and” artificial intelligence and research, ” three major development direction of the future will be more focused on the cloud applications, artificial intelligence project, if future Further re-adjusting the Windows department architecture is expected to allow Windows to penetrate service applications into service areas.

 

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Facebook wants to stop Internet bullying by using Rosetta!

 

“Internet bullying has gradually become a major social problem. Nowadays, the Internet has made many people know a lot of things by just simply sliding the phone, but they can stab a person’s heart within a few words. Even some people end their lives because of cyberbullying. Now Facebook intends to use Rosetta to prevent cyberbullying from growing.”

 

As more and more pictures or videos are used to convey inappropriate remarks and are heavily reprinted and shared, Facebook plans to use artificial intelligence to block and prevent these messages from being transmitted through image recognition.

Previously stressed that it will curb Internet strikes and hate speech. Facebook expects to filter more than 1 billion videoes and video content on Facebook and Instagram service platforms. Respectively, through the artificial intelligence system code-named Rosetta. Analyzing whether the “messages” presented in various languages involve hate transmission or advocate violence.

Identify the text-content in the image by artificial intelligence, and then analyze whether the content involves false or inappropriate speech.

In addition to using Rosetta to stop network attacks and hate speech, this artificial intelligence system is expected to be used for content filterings such as Internet rumours and fake news. Once the system detects and is shared and delivered by the system, the system will automatically intervene it. Clarify whether the content involves issues such as hate speech and Internet strikes.

The reason why Rosetta is proposed is that more and more “message” transmission is presented in the form of images and videos. Therefore, the traditional way of filtering through text recognition obviously cannot prevent such content from spreading through the web platform, so Facebook hopes to borrow Cross-matching by image recognition, to prevent such malicious “messages” from continuing to spread through Facebook or Instagram service platforms.

Prior to this, Facebook has indicated its desire to completely curb the phenomenon of network stagnation. It also emphasizes the desire to prevent the impact of fake news and hate speech, and continues to reduce such problems by filtering fake accounts, reporting mechanisms, and active filtering mechanisms.

Although some of the current processing models still rely on manual inspection and screening but face thousands of information transmissions every day, Facebook believes that artificial intelligence technology should actively filter these inappropriate content, rather than passively waiting for users to report.

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