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António @akwyz.com · 1d

Sometimes people give positive feedback just because they like what you’re doing, even if they don’t actually like the product. buff.ly/1g1t2Y5

#accessibility #inclusion #cocreation #innovation #userfeedback | Antonio Vieira Santos

The Importance of Honest Community Feedback in Accessible Product Design. Debra Ruh, Neil Milliken, and I had a wonderful conversation with Laura Wissiak in a recent AXSChat interview. We asked Laura...

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Nicolas Babin @nicochan33.bsky.social · 3d

Commission releases enhanced second version of the age-verification blueprint | Shaping Europe’s digital future digital-strategy.ec.europa.eu/en/news/comm...
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Commission releases enhanced second version of the age-verification blueprint

The second version of the age verification blueprint introduces additional features, such as the use of passports and ID cards for onboarding.

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Andrew Neff @andrewincontact.bsky.social · 21d

3 Voice #AI Trends Driving Growth in Verticals

My 2nd in the series bit.ly/4nL4uc7. 3 sector trends are key, accelerating #VoiceAI growth. NICE’s acquisition of Cognigy proves it. Here’s the #GenAI & #marketing reasons driving it. @smaksked.bsky.social
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Eveline Ruehlin @enilev.bsky.social · 11d

🧠 How the Brain Balances Excitation and Inhibition
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How the Brain Balances Excitation and Inhibition | Quanta Magazine

A healthy brain maintains a harmony of neurons that excite or inhibit other neurons, but the lines between different types of cells are blurrier than researchers once thought.

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Andrew Neff @andrewincontact.bsky.social · 28d

The Acceleration of Voice #AI

Article by @andrewincontact.bsky.social on how it's literally reshaping #CX in multiple #business markets. Sweeping changes, why and where it's headed next as #GenAI voice.
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Voice AI Momentum: Market Growth in Customer Service and What’s Next

Voice AI is speeding past IVR roots into mainstream customer service. Here’s what’s fueling the growth — and where it’s taking us next.

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Red Sox Nation Stats @rsnstats.com · 13d

The next #RedSox baseball game is in 177 days. Let's get the countdown underway! So, one last time for 2025…

That's all for now, fans.

Stay well, keep in touch, and enjoy the off-season!

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Smaksked Skåne AB @smaksked.bsky.social · 21d

Technique makes complex 3D printed parts more reliable

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Technique makes complex 3D printed parts more reliable

MIT engineers are incorporating the limitations of 3D printers into computer designs, to better control materials’ performance. The approach helps ensure printed structures perform the way they’re int...

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Andrew Neff @andrewincontact.bsky.social · 21d

3 Voice #AI Trends Driving Growth in Verticals

My 2nd in the series bit.ly/4nL4uc7. 3 sector trends are key, accelerating #VoiceAI growth. NICE’s acquisition of Cognigy proves it. Here’s the #GenAI & #marketing reasons driving it. @smaksked.bsky.social
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Nicolas Babin @nicochan33.bsky.social · 24d

Have your say - Public Consultations and Feedback | European Commission ec.europa.eu/info/law/bet...
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European Commission - Have your say

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Eveline Ruehlin @enilev.bsky.social · 23d

🧠 Mini Brains Expose Neural Signatures of Schizophrenia and #Bipolar

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Mini Brains Expose Neural Signatures of Schizophrenia and Bipolar - Neuroscience News

For the first time, lab-grown mini brains have revealed how neurons misfire in schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.

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Andrew Neff @andrewincontact.bsky.social · 28d

The Acceleration of Voice #AI

Article by @andrewincontact.bsky.social on how it's literally reshaping #CX in multiple #business markets. Sweeping changes, why and where it's headed next as #GenAI voice.
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Voice AI Momentum: Market Growth in Customer Service and What’s Next

Voice AI is speeding past IVR roots into mainstream customer service. Here’s what’s fueling the growth — and where it’s taking us next.

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Fast Company @fastcompany.com · Aug 30

The relentless creative and entrepreneur on his approach to AI, why he supports regulation, and embracing the power of your imagination. f-st.co/1i7QoPF

'Time to dream up some new': will.i.am believes AI could be the next hip-hop

The relentless creative and entrepreneur on his approach to AI, why he supports regulation, and embracing the power of your imagination.

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Smaksked Skåne AB @smaksked.bsky.social · Aug 31

How Global Brands Are Scaling Personalized Advertising With AI and 3D Content Generation

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Into the Omniverse: How Global Brands Are Scaling Personalized Advertising With AI and 3D Content Generation

Marketing leaders are accelerating content pipelines with solutions built using OpenUSD, NVIDIA Omniverse and agentic AI.

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Andrew Neff @andrewincontact.bsky.social · Aug 29

AI or Not, Will Smith’s Crowd Video is Fresh Cringe

Likely not fabricated here, but having personally ID'd #Trump fake #GenAI pics on #Twitter last year and called them out, it is a scary trend. @smaksked.bsky.social @enilev.bsky.social @tonymoroney.bsky.social @nicochan33.bsky.social #AI #Video

AI or not, Will Smith's crowd video is fresh cringe | TechCrunch

Fans accused Will Smith of sharing AI-generated videos from his tour, but the situation is more complicated than it seems.

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Smaksked Skåne AB @smaksked.bsky.social · Aug 10

The Little-Known Origin Story behind the 2022 #NobelPrize in #Physics

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The Little-Known Origin Story behind the 2022 Nobel Prize in Physics

In 1949 physicist Chien-Shiung Wu devised an experiment that documented evidence of entanglement. Her findings have been hidden in plain sight for more than 70 years

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Andrew Neff @andrewincontact.bsky.social · Jul 21

Colbert's 'Late Show' Cancelled: Truly Sad. 😪 Part #Politics, #Finance, & New Media Trends.

Still, #Trump wants all late night shows cancelled... except for the 1 right-wing show. So presidential. So #Trump. @smaksked.bsky.social @enilev.bsky.social @tonymoroney.bsky.social @nicochan33.bsky.social

Opinion | The cancellation of Stephen Colbert’s ‘Late Show’ is a warning for comedy’s future

CBS' decision threatens to push or shunt critical political comedy off the airwaves.

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Fabrizio Bustamante Escudero @fabrizio78.bsky.social · Jul 12

The Future is now 💯🎮🖖💥

#Drones #Drone #UAVs #Tech4ALL #AI #IoT #5G #6G #innovation #Technology

Cc: @jblefevre60.bsky.social @nicochan33.bsky.social @smaksked.bsky.social @enilev.bsky.social @tonymoroney.bsky.social @haroldsinnott.bsky.social @halgood.bsky.social @ym78200.bsky.social

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NanoApps Medical Inc. @nanoappsmedical.bsky.social · Jul 6

Why ‘Peniaphobia’ Is Exploding Among Young People (And Why We Should Be Concerned)

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Why ‘Peniaphobia’ Is Exploding Among Young People (And Why We Should Be Concerned)

An insidious illness is taking hold among a growing proportion of young people. Little known to the general public, peniaphobia—the fear of becoming poor—is gaining ground among teens and young adults...

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Smaksked Skåne AB @smaksked.bsky.social · Jun 24

#MIT’s Window-Sized Device Pulls Drinking #Water From Thin Air, Even in the Desert

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MIT’s Window-Sized Device Pulls Drinking Water From Thin Air, Even in the Desert

MIT engineers have created an atmospheric water harvester that can generate fresh water in any location, including extreme environments like Death Valley, California. Today, 2.2 billion people around ...

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Eveline Ruehlin @enilev.bsky.social · Jun 20

🧠 Gut Bacteria, #FoodInsecurity, and #Cognitive Risk Intertwined

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Gut Bacteria, Food Insecurity, and Cognitive Risk Intertwined - Neuroscience News

A new study highlights how food insecurity may intensify the relationship between gut microbiome imbalances and cognitive impairment in adults.

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Insta Science @instascience.bsky.social · Jun 20

A flyby of Earth from the International Space Station.

Credits: NASA

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Deb Brown 🚨🇺🇲 @debpixcom.bsky.social · Jun 17

Don't slow down
Organize
The movement is growing

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Andrew Neff @andrewincontact.bsky.social · Jun 15

"No Kings" Anti-Trump Protests Attract Millions, Organizers Say.

Over 5M people in 1,200 cities across the country send a united message. Great pictures show the POV sweeping the #USA. @smaksked.bsky.social @enilev.bsky.social @tonymoroney.bsky.social @nicochan33.bsky.social #innovation #ethics

"No Kings" anti-Trump protests attract millions, organizers say

The movement marked the biggest single-day of anti-Trump protest of his second administration, per organizers.

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Fabrizio Bustamante Escudero @fabrizio78.bsky.social · Jun 10

A combination of nature-inspired movement and cutting-edge technology that makes outdoor adventures smarter and more efficient. 💥🖖

#Robotics #AI #5G #6G #MachineLearning #artificialintelligence #IoT #Technology

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Smaksked Skåne AB @smaksked.bsky.social · Jun 5

Authenticity Sells: How To Market To Millennials And Gen-Z
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Authenticity Sells: How To Market To Millennials And Gen-Z

Young consumers are actively seeking to invest in businesses that resonate with their desire for authenticity.

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