Skynet Update: Two Stories from the World of Robots

June 16, 2017 Alan Cross 0 Comments

It’s just a matter of time before the machines take over and we start obeying orders given by our toasters. We’re not there yet, but as these three videos show, we’re close.

First, someone rigged up a an Amazon Echo and a Google Home unit to have a conversation with each other. It’s funny now, but…

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Alan Cross

is an internationally known broadcaster, interviewer, writer, consultant, blogger and speaker. In his 40+ years in the music business, Alan has interviewed the biggest names in rock, from David Bowie and U2 to Pearl Jam and the Foo Fighters. He’s also known as a musicologist and documentarian through programs like The Ongoing History of New Music.

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