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Stephen Spielberg warns AI 'terrifies' him: 'It will be the twilight zone'
Filmmaker Steven Spielberg warned about art made from robots without the essential element of the human soul. Filmmaker Steven Spielberg revealed he was concerned about the profound consequences of Artificial Intelligence (AI) taking over art and losing the human element in the process. The famous director said while he thought AI was a "fantastic," tool to help artists express themselves, it also made him "very nervous" to give "autonomy" to a man-made computer. Referencing his 2001 film, "AI: Artificial Intelligence," Spielberg described how in the fictional futuristic society, "[t]he humans basically defaulted to their own creations." He warned there were ethical questions about these technological advances in real-life as well. Steven Spielberg warned about the implications of Artificial Intelligence in an interview on "The Late Show."
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Video Friday: Waffle Robots, Laser vs. Drone, and TurtleBot Tutorials
Video Friday is your weekly selection of awesome robotics videos, collected by your Automaton bloggers. We'll also be posting a weekly calendar of upcoming robotics events for the next few months; here's what we have so far (send us your events!): Let us know if you have suggestions for next week, and enjoy today's videos. That was pretty good but doesn't quite stack up against this old ABB pancake robot video, which will always be my favorite: The title of this video is "Laser Dune Buggy vs. Drone." Slightly underwhelming, maybe, but it does have an effective range of a mile, which is impressive.
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Wednesday's TV highlights: 'Mr. Robot' on USA
Riverdale When an article written by Alice (Madchen Amick) sparks tensions, Jughead (Cole Sprouse) steps into the role of peacekeeper. Also, Betty (Lili Reinhart) turns to Archie (KJ Apa) for support when she gets a threatening ultimatum. Empire Cookie (Taraji P. Henson) and others try to cover for Lucious' (Terrence Howard) memory problem. Nature A cheetah mother raises five newborns, teaching them how to hunt on the African plains. Dynasty The growing rivalry between Fallon and Cristal (Elizabeth Gillies, Nathalie Kelley) intensifies when they compete to be on the cover of a magazine, while Steven's (James Mackay) former boyfriend suddenly shows up.
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Thursday's TV highlights: 'Great News' on NBC
Superstore The staff finds a body in the store on Halloween, prompting a variety of reactions from workers and customers. Supernatural Loretta Devine returns in her guest role as a psychic from Kansas, who turns to Sam and Dean (Jared Padalecki, Jensen Ackles) for help after a wraith (guest star Jon Cor) murders one of her friends and may be targeting her granddaughter (guest star Clark Backo), who shares her gifts. Grey's Anatomy A flashback to war-torn 2007 Iraq fills in some important blanks about events leading up to the kidnapping of Megan (Abigail Spencer), Owen's (Kevin McKidd) younger sister, who had been missing for 10 years. Gotham Gordon and Bullock (Ben McKenzie, Donal Logue) pursue a serial killer who has been murdering cops. The Good Place Michael (Ted Danson) needs Janet's (D'Arcy Carden) help to determine the cause of a new glitch before it gets out of control.
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Thursday's TV highlights: 'The Orville' on Fox
Superstore The staff at Cloud 9 are frantically working to prepare the store for its grand reopening following a tornado's destruction, and Amy and Jonah's (America Ferrera, Ben Feldman) relationship is strained after the intimate moment they shared. Grey's Anatomy The story picks up where the explosive season finale left off as Abigail Spencer joins the cast. Gotham Gordon's (Ben McKenzie) mission is to apprehend Jonathan Crane (guest star Charlie Tahan), but to do so he must return to Arkham. The Vietnam War "The Weight of Memory (March 1973-Onward)," the 10th and final episode of the miniseries by Ken Burns and Lynn Novick, concludes the expansive history of the divisive conflict. The Murder of Laci Peterson: A Closer Look New theories emerge in the wake of the verdict condemning Scott Peterson to death by lethal injection in the series finale of the miniseries.
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Stephen Colbert on ideas that 'could kill us all' and the moment that changed his life
Stephen Colbert kicks up his feet at the Ed Sullivan Theater, where he tapes "The Late Show With Stephen Colbert." Stephen Colbert kicks up his feet at the Ed Sullivan Theater, where he tapes "The Late Show With Stephen Colbert." (Carolyn Cole / Los Angeles Times) Stephen Colbert's desktop computer monitor is ringed with reminders -- Post-it notes ("Joy is the most infallible sign of the presence of God," Pierre Teilhard de Chardin), keepsakes (cards from musicians Regina Spektor and Jack White), directives ("Ask yourself this question: Is my attitude worth catching?"), When not in use, Colbert's computer screen defaults to a live feed of the Earth taken from the International Space Station. Right now, the view has just crossed the Nile, the sun is setting and clouds are casting long shadows across the Red Sea. Colbert looks at these images whenever he's feeling anxious. There's the whole world, he tells himself.
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Monday's TV highlights: The CW's "Supergirl" on KTLA
Supergirl Absent for most of this season, Calista Flockhart returns, and her character's reappearance complicates the problem Supergirl (Melissa Benoist) is facing involving actions that the president (guest star Lynda Carter) wants taken against Rhea (guest star Teri Hatcher). Dancing With the Stars In this new episode of the unscripted competition, each judge gives a couple a specific challenge. Also, Cheryl Burke returns to the dance floor for a special performance, and Calum Scott performs. Gotham The secret weapon earmarked by the Court of Owls to demolish the city is found by Gordon (Ben McKenzie), while Bruce (David Mazouz) discovers something dangerous in the plan devised by Kathryn and Temple Shaman (guest stars Leslie Hendrix and Raymond J. Barry). Man With a Plan Don and Marcy's (Kevin Nealon, guest star Kali Rocha) joy over getting a visit from their new grandson leads Adam and Andi (Matt LeBlanc, Liza Snyder) to consider having another baby.
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Wednesday's TV Highlights: 'The Expanse' on Syfy
Hunted The Hunters set up a fake online dating profile in an attempt to lure two out of hiding. Showtime at the Apollo Steve Harvey hosts a new reboot of the classic talent showcase featuring Chaka Khan, T.I. with Meek Mill, Quavo and RaRa, Mike Epps and comic Gabriel Iglesias. Spy in the Wild: A Nature Miniseries This new documentary features footage from cameras disguised as wildlife that are able to capture candid and closeup footage of wild animals including wild dogs, elephants and monkeys. Star Star, Simone and Alex (Jude Demorest, Brittany O'Grady, Ryan Destiny) are invited to perform at a charity event in this new episode. NOVA In a new episode "Search for the Super Battery," host David Pogue investigates how batteries work and what the future may hold for technical innovation.
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Watch The Late Show's Jimmy Fallon Freak Out Over Nintendo Switch
The big surprise on The Late Show Wednesday night was supposed to be Super Mario Run, Nintendo's imminent $9.99 mobile game that's out December 15 for iPhones and iPads (read TIME's hands-on here). And it was certainly cute to watch Jimmy Fallon breathlessly tap his way through a goomba-filled maze of classic platforms and pipes. But all the while, on the table between Fallon and Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils-Aimé, sat a big yellow box with a question mark. What was under the question mark? It's the Kyoto games-maker's next big thing: a home video games console that's also a mobile tablet you can play on the go.
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