Study: People trust the algorithm more than each other

Apr13
by on April 13, 2021 at 10:42 pm
Posted In: artificial intelligence


Our daily lives are run by algorithms. Whether we’re shopping online, deciding what to watch, booking a flight, or just trying to get across town, artificial intelligence is involved. It’s safe to say we rely on algorithms, but do we actually trust them? Up front: Yes. We do. A trio of researchers from the University of Georgia recently conducted a study to determine whether humans are more likely to trust an answer they believe was generated by an algorithm or crowd-sourced from humans. The results indicated that humans were more likely to trust algorithms when problems become to complex for…

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Welcome to TNW’s glorious new website: Faster, smarter, and even better-looking

Apr12
by on April 12, 2021 at 7:39 pm
Posted In: Insider


You might have noticed that things are looking a bit different around here. After years of work, The Next Web has launched a gorgeous new website, with faster loading times, better content suggestions, and a more mobile-friendly experience. The new design provides a more consistent visual and navigation experience. It also offers smoother access to our range of sub-brands, from Plugged’s consumer tech stories to Neural’s human-centric AI reporting. “The concept behind our visual language is the ‘human and machine’ synergy,” says Alexander Griffioen, our head of design. “Humans represented by an organic element we call the nebula; machines represented by the clean geometric shapes that take subtle inspiration…

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Skip the rice — here’s how to dry your water-logged phone

Apr11
by on April 11, 2021 at 2:08 pm
Posted In: Plugged


If you’ve ever gotten your phone wet in the rain, dropped it in water or spilled liquid over it, you’re not alone. One study suggests 25% of smartphone users have damaged their smartphone with water or some other kind of liquid. Liquid penetrating a smartphone can affect the device in several ways. It could lead to: blurry photos, if moisture gets trapped in the camera lens ruffled audio, or no audio liquid droplets under the screen an inability to charge the rusting of internal parts, or a total end to all functionality. While new phones are advertised as “water resistant”,…

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Master coding, design, and GoSkills Unlimited’s entire catalogue for under $100

Apr10
by on April 10, 2021 at 2:00 pm
Posted In: Offers


TLDR: With a year of GoSkills Unlimited Online Courses, learners can pick up training in web development, finance, project management, soft skills, and a whole lot more. The sunsets in the West, Alabama dominates college football, and one day, you will die. These are all certainties in life that every man, woman, and child eventually comes to accept. Another certainty of life is that as soon as you think you’ve mastered all the skills required to stay at the top of your professional or personal game, a new one pops up to throw everything out of whack. Try to be…

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