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Artificial intelligence for good

“If we don’t have ethics, we’re lost,” said Dr. José-Marie Griffiths. “We’re going to be driven to push for function — the next best app, next best version of a technology, and the money that it can generate — rather than doing good for mankind.”

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The internet's architects never guessed what it would become

The inventors of the internet knew in the early days it had a lot of potential but never guessed how the world would come to rely on this network.

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Making Movie Magic with Art and Technology

Filmmaking requires a creative and artistic vision — but increasingly, making movies requires technology and innovation to bring wonders to life on the big screen.

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Paul B. Weisz

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Let Curiosity Drive You: An Evening With Steve Sasson
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Safeguarding our future: 15 Laureates who have pioneered vaccines
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Women in STEM: Women who have received a National Medal of Science or National Medal of Technology & Innovation

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William D. Manly

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Football helmets are not built to prevent concussions — but they could be

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Our Lives, Our Laureates: May Berenbaum
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Earth Day, Every Day: Laureates who have medaled for the work with the environment

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Robert N. Clayton

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Robert H. Dennard

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The STEM Wellspring
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Beautiful Minds: 25 laureates working to understand human behavior and the brain

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