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Robots (not) in search and rescue, AI influencing pop music, and more!

Last Week in AI #123

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Jul 05, 2021
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New routes to fame … clockwise from top right, Lil Nas X, Billie Eilish, Justin Bieber and Adele.
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Why Robots Can't Be Counted On to Find Survivors in the Florida Building Collapse

Following the recent Florida building collapse, many in the robotics world and wondering why aren't there rescue robots being used to assist on-the-ground search and rescue efforts? There are two broad sets of problems. Th…

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