In this paper we extend the classical notion of strong and weak backdoor sets for SAT and CSP by allowing that different instantiations of the backdoor variables result in instances that belong to different base classes; the union of the base classes forms a heterogeneous base class. Backdoor sets to heterogeneous base classes can be much smaller than backdoor sets to homogeneous ones, hence they are much more desirable but possibly harder to find. We draw a detailed complexity landscape for the problem of detecting strong and weak backdoor sets into heterogeneous base classes for SAT and CSP.

San Mateo-based Movidius may still be in the process of getting bought up by Intel, but the company's latest deal will put its low-power AI and computer vision platform into more than just DJI drones and Google VR headsets. The company announced today that the Movidius Myriad 2 Video Processing Unit (VPU) will soon power a new generation of Hikvision smart surveillance cameras capable of recognizing everything from suspicious packages to distracted drivers. While most deep-learning neural networks require a lot of cloud-based processing power, the same platform found in Movidius' Fathom AI-on-a-stick will allow Hikvision cameras to do more on-board processing. Hikvision's cameras have already been able to achieve around 99 percent accuracy in scenarios like identifying car models, detecting intruders, spotting suspicious baggage and even calling out drivers who don't buckle up. The Myriad 2 VPU basically puts all these capabilities in the camera itself, allowing it to instantly process everything it sees while reducing false alarms at the same time.

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After releasing its popular new Pixel smartphone and seeing its shares of shares him more than 800 this month, Google parent company Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL) is expected to reveal steady growth in its third quarter earnings on Thursday. Investors surveyed by FactSet expected the company's C class (GOOG) earnings per share (EPS) to grow slightly to 8.63 from 8.42 in the second quarter and 7.35 for the third quarter of 2015. Citing growth in YouTube's popularity and mobile use of its search engine, Alphabet beat analysts' expectations with its second quarter earnings release in July, with C class earnings per share (EPS) of 8.42 on revenues of 21.5 billion over forecasts 8.04 per share on 20.76 billion. "Video is a huge component of digital content, and YouTube continues to shine," Alphabet Chief Executive Officer Sundar Pichai said during a conference call following the July earnings report. Pinchai pointed to last quarter's growth in the Android operating system. "Android is thriving," Pinchai said, adding that the past year saw 65 billion app installments.

Keeping active can help keep pensioners healthy, but new research shows that building up muscles can boost brain power as well. Researchers in Australia found that increased muscle strength can lead to improved brain function in adults with mild cognitive impairment (MCI). The team says the findings are important as people with MCI are at an increased risk of developing Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia. With 135 million people forecast to suffer from dementia globally by 2050, researchers say their findings have implications for the type and intensity of exercise that is recommended for the growing ageing population. MCI defines people who have noticeably reduced cognitive abilities such as poorer memory, but are still able to live independently.

The numerous folds which cover our brains change over time, becoming slacker as we age, according to a study. What's more, this slacking was seen to be more pronounced in those with Alzheimer's disease. Researchers believe that learning more about how the mechanisms which control how folding changes with age could potentially be used to help diagnose brain diseases and spot dementia. The outer surface of the brain is covered in a number of folds called sulci, which increase the surface area of cortex which can be packed into the skull. To find the link between these wrinkles and the tension of the cerebral cortex, the team, led by researchers from Newcastle University, peered inside the skulls of more than 1,000 people to map their brains.

Analysts expect Tesla Motors (TSLA) to show that it has reigned in its losses when the automaker releases its third quarter earnings Wednesday after more than doubling analysts' loss expectations last quarter. Investors polled by FactSet expected the California-based company, led by South African investor and engineer Elon Musk, to post a loss of 53 cents per share--an improvement from last year's third quarter losses of 1.78 per share and second quarter losses of 1.06 per share. Analysts surveyed by Reuters, however, estimated the company's earnings per share (EPS) would turn positive, hitting 37 cents for the quarter ending in December. Such optimistic forecasts are likely fueled by Tesla's announcement that it saw a 70 percent rise in third-quarter deliveries early in October--welcome news after, two months earlier, it disclosed third quarter expenditure needs of 1.1 billion. The earnings report will come one week after the automaker announced all of its cars currently in production would be self-driving, with "a safety level substantially greater than that of a human driver."

RotM Artificial Intelligence can predict the outcomes of European Court of Human Rights trials to a high accuracy, according to research published today. The use of AI has is slowly seeping into many industries including the legal sector. AI can trawl through vast amounts of information at a faster rate than humans without slowing down, making it easier for lawyers to prepare for hearings. The paper, published in PeerJ Computer Science, shows that the new software has gone one step further. It can judge the final result of legal trials based on the information in human rights cases to 79 per cent accuracy.

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