CCNT “UK says OK & ‘Meat’ ” - 07.18.2018
Genetic engineering? The UK says OK despite Crispr stock crash! Also, we talk about “meat.” Finally, some quick updates on robots that carry plants, as well as a robot that paints. Want more? Become a Patron and receive Extended Reports of CCNT every week! This week, an update on the 4 Horsemen of the Technocalypse!
AGG for the WEEK OF July 10-17
TECHNOLOGY/AI
Microsoft CEO calls for AI regulation of facial recognition technology
Is China Set to Dominate over America in Quantum Computing and Artificial Intelligence?
Machine Learning Vs. Artificial Intelligence: How Are They Different?
BIOMEDICAL/GENETICS/TRANSHUMANISM
Genetic study suggests there are variants that can increase chances of success in life
A New Genetic Test Could Help Determine Children’s Success
How synthetic biology will — and maybe won’t — change the future of food
Yet More Evidence that Viruses May Cause Alzheimer's Disease
Humans Didn’t Evolve From a Single Ancestral Population
This Company Wants Your Fertility Data | WIRED
Researchers isolate parvovirus from ancient human remains
CRISPR stocks plummet over study pointing to potential adverse effects
CRISPR DNA editing may cause serious genetic damage, researchers warn
ROBOTS THAT DO THINGS!
Amazon taking heat over "midget tossing" rob patent
Robot workers will lead to surge in slavery in south-east Asia, report finds
Robots Made These Paintings and They're Very, Very Good
Robots are being programmed to be reliable teammates for soldiers
Sex robot makers blasted over ‘family friendly’ love dolls
This sun-chasing robot looks after the plant on its head
Here's What Sophia, the First Robot Citizen, Thinks About Gender and Consciousness
CHINA!
China's quest for A.I. dominance must be stopped in its tracks
COMMERCIAL DNA TESTING
For Some African-Americans, Genetic Testing Reopens Past Wounds
DNA testing is being used to keep families apart–not reunify them
Medical experts worry about testing DNA to reunite families
FACEBOOK FACEPALMS
Facebook taking heat over its approach to Infowars; here's what you need to know
FASHION/ENTERTAINMENT
SOCIAL MEDIA/GOOGLE/AMAZON
Amazon Workers in Europe Strike During Prime Day Crunch
Amazon Prime Day suffers glitches
3rd party resellers unfairly cut out of Prime Day
Walmart and Microsoft team up to bring down Amazon
“THE FOUR HORSEMEN of the TECHNOCALYPSE!”
Jeff Bezos becomes the richest person in modern history amid Amazon Prime Day kickoff
Bezos questioned about racist merch on Amazon
Elon Musk could face lawsuit for calling cave rescuer a “pedo guy”
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