The Government is Cracking Down on Robocalls – Here’s How
The newly passed TRACED bill will cut down on robocalls, and boost penalties for parties that continue to pester the country with them.
Robotics
Facebook Approaches Robot Learning a Little Differently
While many labs use reinforcement learning to help its robots reach their goals, Facebook aims to accomplish more long-term tasks like creating a robot that thinks creatively and flexibly.
Robots Will Pick Some of This Year’s Apple Supply, Thanks to Automation Startup Abundant Robotics
For the first time this fall, a portion of the apples on sale in grocery stores around the U.S. will have been picked by robots, not people. The apple-buying public has agricultural automation startup Abundant Robotics to thank for it. They’re the maker of apple harvesting machines that will assist in Washington state’s next harvest, […]
The Robot Takeover is In 10 Years – Here’s Why
Even though the use of robotics in automating processes is on its way, the technology still has years to go before it’s ready to fully take over human labor.
Machines Are Coming for Human Jobs – To Help Them
Artificial intelligence developed by IBM is helping human resources departments get to know their employees better, and boost employee retention.
Robocallers Fined $208 Million by FCC
The FCC has severly fined people violating robocalling policies, but they have yet to receive much of a return.
Soon, Robots Might be Paying Taxes Like Humans – After They Take Our Jobs
Some industry experts think that taxing robots will slow their takeover of human jobs. Others think those taxes might open another can of worms.
PepsiCo Lays Off Employees as They Push Towards Automation
The beverage company recently announced plans to completely restructure and dedicated a large sum to covering severance packages for employees they are laying off.
Robocalls Were Up 46 Percent in 2018
The FCC has been swamped with complaints regarding robocall frequency, which hit new spikes in 2018 and are expected to keep rising this year.
New Food Delivery Robot Graces College Campuses
A new food delivery robot, developed to swiftly bring food and drinks to patrons, is serving lattes, breakfast sandwiches, and more to the students at George Mason University.
