Computer Love: Can AI and augmented reality boost online dating
The Tinder dating app could include artificial intelligence and augmented reality in the future, to help people find the perfect match, according to its founder.
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Nosy nations: Spanish most likely to click on “confidential” emails
Spain has topped the list of nosy nations as confidential information spurs a 48% increase in clickthroughs, according to new research.
Brands to benefit from Oscars-inspired ‘movie tourism’ this weekend
Brands are advised to keep one eye on the big screen this weekend to cash in on ‘movie tourism’ – travel inspired by films – as the Oscars are set to prompt people to plan their next trip, according to lastminute.com group.
Samsung warns customers not to discuss personal information in front of smart TVs
Samsung has confirmed that its smart TV sets are listening to customers’ every word, and the company is warning customers not to speak about personal information while near the TV sets.
Rage against the machine: Managing the inevitable chatbot backlash
Remember Tay? Microsoft’s xenophobic, racist chatbot was a lesson in inefficient AI. The experiment, held on a dedicated Twitter account, quickly descended into chaos when the chatbot began sprouting Nazi support and offending Twitter users in various awful ways. Here, Howard Williams, marketing director of live chat software specialist Parker Software, considers the negative consumer … [Read more…]
The path to becoming CTO [INFOGRAPHIC]
What does it take to become a Chief Technology Officer? Agile8 has put together an interactive infographic showing how some of the world’s top CTOs got their position.
Ford invests $1bn in self-driving AI start-up
Ford is investing $1bn (£800m) over the next five years in artificial intelligence (AI) company Argo, as the car giant looks to expand into self driving cars.
Over half of marketers admit ‘The Coding Gap’ is making their business less agile
Over half (54%) of marketers believe that the gap in coding knowledge between the marketing and development team makes their company significantly less agile, according to new research.
What’s Next in Customer Experience? Reimagining Business.
With the digital and offline worlds more entwined than ever, products are expected to weave seamlessly into the fabric of people’s lives and experiences, regardless of their unique journeys. Donald Chesnut, SapientRazorfish Chief Creative Officer, gives his unique perspective on customer experience in the digital age.
Obama posts outnumbered Trump’s on Instagram by more than 2 to 1 during inauguration
President Obama was over twice as popular as President Trump on Instagram during last week’s inauguration, data from Instagram analytics platform Iconosquare reveals.