Ebay, LinkedIn Push for Artificial Intelligence
Greens in Germany Push ‘Sexual Assistance’ for Disabled ; Gandhi in Iran ... and more Picks for 1/11.
PICKS are stories from many sources, selected by our editors or recommended by our readers because they are important, surprising, troubling, enlightening, inspiring, or amusing. They appear on our site and in our daily newsletter. Please send suggested articles, videos, podcasts, etc. to picks@whowhatwhy.org.
Ebay and LinkedIn Founders to Each Donate $10M to ‘Good AI‘(Trevin)
Stephen Hawking has warned that Artificial Intelligence may be our “worst mistake in history.” The Ethics and Governance of Artificial Intelligence Fund seeks to help “steer AI in a way that maximizes the benefits to society.”
Gandhi in Iran (Dan)
Hunger strikes have become the latest form of protest in Iran – and they’re actually having an impact. Inspiration comes from figures who have embraced the form of protest before, such as Gandhi and IRA’s Bobby Sands.
Greens in Germany Propose Sex Dolls for Disabled (Milicent)
Well, “sexual assistance” is one form of therapy.
Palestinian Group, Not ISIS, Claims Responsibility for Israel Truck Attack (Dan)
Netanyahu claims the truck attack that killed four Israeli soldiers and injured dozens more was the work of ISIS. Except they have yet to claim responsibility. Instead, an “obscure” Palestinian group has.
