Data That Matters August 2016

Every $1 increase in the US minimum wage there would be 518 fewer pre-natal deaths. Total nonfarm payroll employment rose Continue reading →

Fed Savings From Auto Autos

Driverless cars are new enough that we don’t know the real impacts, but they are estimated to save the US Continue reading →

Self Driving Taxis In Pittsburgh

Self-driving taxis are already becoming available. One trial will begin in Pittsburgh. Much of the news about self-driving vehicles makes Continue reading →

AI Wins Again

Another critical milestone was reached in the development of artificial intelligence. At least in a simulation, an AI pilot has Continue reading →

Robotic Guards On Patrol

The future is showing up more frequently. Robots are beginning to replace security guards. While there will be may references Continue reading →

AI Bots Take Lawyer Jobs

Amidst the worry about more robots taking more working class jobs, an AI bot has just taken a big step Continue reading →

Self Driving Golf Carts

Grandiose ideas for self-driving cars, buses, and trucks are progressing; but a simpler approach may get there first: self-driving golf Continue reading →

Driverless Taxis Replace Buses

Driverless vehicles are changing basic transportation. City centers may need buses and subways, but for less dense areas the economics Continue reading →