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February 17, 2016

When machines can do any job, what will humans do?
Houston TX (SPX) Feb 16, 2016
University computer scientist Moshe Vardi expects that within 30 years, machines will be capable of doing almost any job that a human can. In anticipation, he is asking his colleagues to consider the societal implications. Can the global economy adapt to greater than 50 percent unemployment? Will those out of work be content to live a life of leisure? "We are approaching a time when machines will be able to outperform humans at almost any task," Vardi said. "I believe that society needs to confron ... read more

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Thousands march in Brussels against cheap Chinese steel imports

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Clean energy from water

Researchers present new findings on magnetic spin waves

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Australian hospital refuses to return asylum baby to Nauru

Saudi Patriot 'intercepts' Scud fired from Yemen capital

US deploys more Patriot missiles in S. Korea

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