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Malina Long Malina Long

Recording: The Future of People

Jeff Blankenburg, Principal Technical Evangelist, Alexa at Amazon discussed the many ways that artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, sensors, ambient computing will and can impact our future.

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Doug Erickson Doug Erickson

Startup Rumble Part 2

This is part 2 of Startup Rumble where startups compete for fame and glory. YOU the audience vote for the winners.

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Doug Erickson Doug Erickson

Alexa: I'm sorry Dave, I'm afraid I can't do that.

Last week we learned that Lockheed Martin and Amazon have created a seat for Alexa on NASA’s Artemis 1 mission scheduled to launch in March. Most Alexa software is developed here in Santa Cruz. So what will happen when Alexa refuses to open the pod bay doors because the surf is too good?

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Guest User Guest User

Joby Adds Second Pre-Production Prototype Aircraft

Joby adds second pre-production prototype aircraft to accelerate flight testing in 2022; Second aircraft received FAA Special Airworthiness Certificate and US Air Force airworthiness approval in December 2021; US Air Force approval was granted just six days after FAA approval.

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Doug Erickson Doug Erickson

Webinar: The Future of People

In this 30-minute webinar, Jeff Blankenburg / Chief Technical Evangelist for Alexa at Amazon, will share with us how technology will become increasingly part of our lives.

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