Long-Reading the Robot Revolution
I try to keep this newsletter away from big data fear mongering. Although this Scientific American article bridges on it, it is also a thought-provoking long read. The author examines historical trends and how the approaching artificial intelligence boom may shape society.
One Fish, Two Fish, Big Data Fish
In case the previous story has you fearing data, here’s a heartwarming tale from Smithsonian Magazine about how savvy use of satellite data is helping to stop illegal fishing.
Those Funny New Search Results
Googled something lately? If you used your phone, you probably noticed that the top results are all AMP pages. This fast loading, mobile-friendly content uses Google’s special markup. (Look for the lightening bolt symbol) Here’s Search Engine Journal on the trend.