2016 Digest: Sports
LeBron James fulfills his promise to Cleveland, leading the Cavaliers to an NBA title after trailing 3-1. Part of the 61 Fun Facts: The 2016… Read More »2016 Digest: Sports
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2016 Report: Environment
2016 is officially declared the hottest year on record (at that time). Part of the 61 Fun Facts: The 2016 Year of Pokémon GO &… Read More »2016 Report: Environment
2016 Archive: Prisma App Goes Viral
The mobile app uses neural style transfer (an AI technique) to turn ordinary photos into artworks in the style of Picasso or Van Gogh, making… Read More »2016 Archive: Prisma App Goes Viral
2016 Classic: Pop Culture
The „Mannequin Challenge” sweeps social media, with everyone from schools to the White House freezing in place to „Black Beatles.” Part of the 61 Fun… Read More »2016 Classic: Pop Culture
2016 Report: Celebrity
Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie announce their divorce („Brangelina” ends), marking the end of an era for Hollywood. Part of the 61 Fun Facts: The… Read More »2016 Report: Celebrity
2016 Vault: The Formation of the Partnership on AI
Tech giants including Amazon, Google, Facebook, IBM, and Microsoft form a non-profit organization to establish best practices and ethical standards for AI development. Part of… Read More »2016 Vault: The Formation of the Partnership on AI
2016 Classic: Internet
The „Damn Daniel” video goes viral, proving that even a pair of white Vans can make you a star in 2016. Part of the 61… Read More »2016 Classic: Internet
2016 Vault: Health
The Zika virus becomes a major global health concern, especially during the lead-up to the Rio Olympics. Part of the 61 Fun Facts: The 2016… Read More »2016 Vault: Health
2016 Report: Pokémon GO and AR
The game’s massive success popularizes Augmented Reality, providing a huge real-world testing ground for how AI interprets geographic data and overlays digital objects on physical… Read More »2016 Report: Pokémon GO and AR
2016 Classic: The Election of Donald Trump
In a massive political upset, the businessman and reality star defeats Hillary Clinton to become the 45th President of the United States. Part of the… Read More »2016 Classic: The Election of Donald Trump