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Women in technology
fromHackernoon
2 months ago

The Women Behind the Machines: Unsung Heroes of the AI Revolution | HackerNoon

Women pioneers have dramatically influenced the development of AI ethics.
Ada Lovelace laid the groundwork for computational thinking.
Fei-Fei Li revolutionized computer vision with ImageNet.
Timnit Gebru advocates for ethical AI and accountability.
fromwww.nytimes.com
5 months ago

Donald Bitzer, Unsung Pioneer of Interactive Computing, Dies at 90

Donald Bitzer, an electrical engineer and pioneering figure in computer technology, developed the groundbreaking PLATO system at the University of Illinois in the 1960s, laying foundations for modern digital communication.
Digital life
fromTheregister
7 months ago

Excel enters its 40th year

Excel's historical significance and innovation in spreadsheet software paved the way for a wide adoption of personal computing, surpassing other predecessors like VisiCalc.
Tech industry
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