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Consulting, Research and PR in Ag Tech Sector Co-founder ROBO Global (SOLD) - https://xitter.cf/t.co/66qA9nyo3E Founder The Robot Report (SOLD) - https://xitter.cf/t.co/cNltTdiyNs

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With all the fear and flurry about generative AI, I thought I’d do a simple test: I asked Bing's Copilot, Pi.AI, ChatGPT and Google's Gemini to abstract my career. All but Gemini gave information that was flawed and fictitious. See my LinkedIn post for details.
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"The cost of Trump Lies" Even Drudge has turned on the ex-President:
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"Robots should be used to do the things that don’t matter. People need meaningful work like taking care of each other. We should use technology to give us more time to be human. A wise Forbes interview of Vecna's Daniel Theobald: goo.gl/alerts/TCa3VE #GoogleAlerts
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A sweet imaginative Haloween story from NPR: npr.org/2021/10/29/104973687…
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To see what a one-acre working unmanned vertical farm looks like, check out this site in China: chinagreenhouse.com/news/sho…
Scientists have trained a herd of cows to pee in an area where it can be treated to make it less harmful. Robot milking machines have been letting cows get milked when then feel the need for years. Ag Tech! It's our future. npr.org/2021/09/16/103778221…
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Been vacationing in Maine and have seen many of these ag-supportive license plates.
DJI announced a sub-brand called DJI Automotive: Driving for highway driving speeds to 130kph; also driving at lower speeds in cities; and a parking system. DJI's self-driving tech includes hands-free driving, automatic braking, and collision avoidance. auto.dji.com/
"Right now, the U.S. raises less corporate tax revenue than almost all other advanced economies....The main reason why the U.S. tax system was so progressive before the 1980s is because of heavy taxes on corporate profits." nytimes.com/2021/04/07/busin…
Already for sale in DC -- tropical rum:
In my opinion, the future narrative of robots is more about demographics than technology - ageing, diminishing low-cost work force, climate change, etc.
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"Trump's vision never went further than a mirror. He arrived at a truly big lie from the reality that he might lose something. America will not survive that big lie just because a liar is separated from power. It will need a commitment to facts." nytimes.com/2021/01/09/magaz…
Here's something to think about: Hyundai and Apple are in talks about an EV car joint venture. And Hyundai is also in the process of acquiring Boston Dynamics with all their IP for robotics, sensing, processing and mobility. ft.com/content/40cfd599-b2f6…
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Cheetah's mobile kiosks in China are proving to be very successful. Called Fanbots, they have interacted with people 605,477 times and completed 455,925 transactions, resulting in a 75.3% sales conversion rate. retailcustomerexperience.com…
What will the future look like? High unemployment in 2020 and 2021 will erode young and low-skilled workers prospects. Joblessness will be common. It will be harder to find employers willing to provide them with training and long-term careers. By 2025, they will be VERY angry.