Only the Privileged Fear A Robot Revolution

Only The Privileged Fear A Robot Revolution
TechCrunch

For some of us, artificial intelligence is scary because a robot barista means one less human with a job. But for others, a robot sanitation worker could mean access to clean, potable water. Many innovations in human history have led to job displacement, but people have always evolved and adapted. If you’re afraid of losing your job, imagine if you had to fear losing your child to a preventable disease. Read more

Love Pokémon Go? Here Are 5 More Cool AR Apps
USA Today

While Pokémon Go is the most popular app to use AR, the technology isn’t new, and there are many mobile applications for it. And so the following are five recommended free apps – for both iOS and Android -- that use augmented reality in a clever way. Read more

Why Pokémon Go Is A Game Changer For Augmented Reality And Marketers
Marketing Week

Augmented reality has been widely adopted by sectors such as the car industry, with the likes of Ford and Audi allowing users to preview cars with AR apps, and retail, with House of Fraser using AR tech to let consumers scan shoppable windows. Pokémon Go, however, has finally made it an everyday thing. Read more

Identify Any Type Of Flower With Your Phone
PSFK

Visual discovery app Blippar now lets people identify different flowers by scanning them. Using artificial intelligence and computer vision, it figures out exactly which flower they’re looking at and provides a wealth of information about it. You can find out the name of the plant, the genus, its native region, the best growing conditions and its cultural significance. Read more