Engines Podcast
Engines of Our Ingenuity 2887: Apple’s Newton
Posted on · Episode: 2887 Apple’s most famous flop: The Newton. Today, before there was “i.”
Tag: artificial intelligence
Town Square
Chatting about ChatGPT and Where We’re Headed with the Future of Artificial Intelligence; Plus, the Upcoming Broadway at the Hobby Center 2023-2024 Season
Posted on · What we can expect from AI’s rapidly increasing prevalence in our society.
Houston Matters
What the State of the Union means for Houston (Feb. 8, 2023)
Posted on · On Wednesday's show: We examine the takeaways from last night's State of the Union address and what they could mean for Houston.
Engines Podcast
Engines of Our Ingenuity 2487: Von Neuman, Computers, & Brains
Posted on · Episode: 2487 John von Neumann’s ideas on the similarities and differences of computers and brains. Today, UH math professor Krešo Josić talks about brains, computers, and John von Neumann.
I SEE U
I SEE U, Episode 10: Black A I = Artificial Inclusion [Encore]
Posted on · Amazon AI ethicist leads efforts to ramp up technology access and innovation in her native Jackson, Mississippi. This episode is an encore of the July 23rd, 2021 broadcast.
I SEE U
I SEE U, Episode 10: Black A I = Artificial Inclusion
Posted on · Amazon AI ethicist leads efforts to ramp up technology access and innovation in her native Jackson, Mississippi
Houston Matters
Tuesday’s Show: Flu Concerns, And Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo (Feb. 4, 2020)
Posted on · On Tuesday's Houston Matters: Concerns about coronavirus could be distracting us from a greater threat, Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo discusses issues facing the county, a local horticulturalist answers your gardening questions, and the band YACHT performs.
Bauer Business Focus
What Robots Mean For The Future Of The Hospitality Industry
Posted on · A University of Houston study examines the impact robots will have in hotels and restaurants.
Bauer Business Focus
Houston Workers Are Not Worried About Artificial Intelligence Taking Their Jobs
Posted on · A survey by Accenture shows the majority of workers in Houston – and the rest of the country – think AI will have a positive impact on their work
Features
Lawmakers: Don’t Gauge Artificial Intelligence By What You See In The Movies
Posted on · Elon Musk and others have warned that AI poses a risk to civilization. Two House members say they have doubts about those warnings, but they say it's time for the government to pay more attention.
News
Houston Wants To Diversify Its Economy By Becoming Hub For Innovation And Technology
Posted on · A Task Force created by Mayor Sylvester Turner is researching how to achieve that goal.
Houston Matters
Are Robots Taking Our Jobs?
Posted on · Over the past few decades, it's become increasingly apparent that technology is a double-edged sword, of sorts. On the one hand, it simplifies everyday tasks. But on the flip side, technology is advancing so rapidly that it could replace us in the workplace. Moshe Vardi is a computer scientist at Rice University. He's been studying […]
Full Show
Solar Capacity, and Robots Taking Our Jobs: Tuesday’s Show (May 3, 2016)
Posted on · Houston's solar capacity is growing, according to a new report from the Environment Texas Research and Policy Center. But how much? And how does Houston’s growth compare to that of other Texas cities — and other major metro areas across the nation? On this edition of Houston Matters, we discuss where Houston stands on solar […]
Full Show
Transportation Through 2040, Technological Singularity, and Rap Tourism: Houston Matters for Friday, December 12, 2014
Posted on · The Houston-Galveston Area Council is creating a plan that lays out the area's transportation needs over the next 25 years. The 2040 RTP (Regional Transportation Plan) lays out the latest update to a continuous planning process that includes the eight central counties of the Houston-Galveston region. On this edition of Houston Matters, we talk with […]