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FrodosPet

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34. When a computer can perform voice recognition with 99.5% accuracy

Mon May 30, 2016, 10:37 PM

May 2016

I will think computer pattern matching has reached prime time.

It is getting better, but the world is SUCH a variable place, it will still need some time before it is a full time solution.

Yes, it is coming, it is inevitable. But be prepared for setbacks and spilled blood first.

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Volvo's self driving car, with no human assistance needed, will be ready in 2020! 4 Years!! [View all] Logical May 2016 OP

I wonder if the ones with Vermont license plates will CentralMass May 2016 #1

I know there will be a lot of learning curves. But still so exciting! Imagine older people..... Logical May 2016 #2

I can see the possibilities. CentralMass May 2016 #3

This would make my life such a pleasure. Mojorabbit May 2016 #16

Many feel the same. And we will all be there some day. nt Logical May 2016 #18

Or if the ones with Massachusetts plates will know that struggle4progress May 2016 #5

:-) The Masshole driving algorithm. CentralMass May 2016 #8

This is exciting. And it occurs to me: Why can Volvo go all the way with existing tech, but... ChisolmTrailDem May 2016 #4

Tesla's Autopilot Beta is pretty sophisticated and already available Zorro May 2016 #25

Great now I'll be able to send my robot to do my shopping Skink May 2016 #6

I wish I had a robot. nt Logical May 2016 #7

A pipe dream Heeeeers Johnny May 2016 #9

100% agree with every single point. WinkyDink May 2016 #10

And you are 100% wrong. Research technology advancements. People always complain. nt Logical May 2016 #12

Yes they do. I can't see anything but positive from this yeoman6987 May 2016 #30

And bad drivers too! nt Logical May 2016 #31

True! Lol. yeoman6987 May 2016 #32

You are the ones saying the automobile would never replace a horse and buggy..... Logical May 2016 #11

Not even close. Heeeeers Johnny May 2016 #13

Jets can and do land themselves. But bookmarked your post. Should be interesting. nt Logical May 2016 #14

Apples and oranges. Heeeeers Johnny May 2016 #20

Sure it's (italics) possible (/italics), but is it feasible? cherokeeprogressive May 2016 #15

It will save 20,000 people a year in the US alone. The embedded stuff is years ago..... Logical May 2016 #17

You don't see infrastructure as a necessary component? cherokeeprogressive May 2016 #19

No, I really do not at this point. Google has said very accurate road maps are required...... Logical May 2016 #21

From Windows XP to Windows 10. Wonderful change! LOL cherokeeprogressive May 2016 #22

I see your point and I know people will still want to drive...... Logical May 2016 #23

Were you rooting for H.A.L.? WinkyDink May 2016 #40

And you call yourself "Logical"? Your examples both had and have human agency. WinkyDink May 2016 #39

Lol, you really want me to list all the tech used daily that makes decisions..... Logical May 2016 #43

It doesn't need to be perfect, just better than humans Travis_0004 May 2016 #33

"but its not to difficult to be better than humans" FrodosPet May 2016 #38

Seriously? Orrex May 2016 #44

Douglas Adams has it right on people accepting new technologies TampaAnimusVortex May 2016 #45

No thanks. zappaman May 2016 #24

No thanks. I like my horse and buggy. I understand that logic. People are comfortable. nt Logical May 2016 #26

I'm waiting for my flying car. n/t zappaman May 2016 #27

You honestly think the self driving car is the same as the flying car predictions? nt Logical May 2016 #28

No, a flying car would be way better. n/t zappaman May 2016 #29

When a computer can perform voice recognition with 99.5% accuracy FrodosPet May 2016 #34

I agree, there will be a lot of initial issues. But I bet first year out it saves lives. nt Logical May 2016 #35

Yeah, but leadfooting it down the freeway is the only exercise I get these days Bucky May 2016 #42

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LOL, you nailed it! Perfect! nt Logical May 2016 #37

Perfect metaphor for the democracy where only half of us vote Bucky May 2016 #41