2016 Archive: The First AI-Written Novel
A short novel written by a Japanese AI program reaches the second round of a national literary contest, proving that AI is beginning to encroach… Read More »2016 Archive: The First AI-Written Novel
2016
2016 Chronicle: The Cubs Win the World Series
The Chicago Cubs defeat the Cleveland Indians, ending the longest championship drought in American sports history. Part of the 61 Fun Facts: The 2016 Year… Read More »2016 Chronicle: The Cubs Win the World Series
2016 Archive: Automotive
The Tesla Model 3 is unveiled, receiving hundreds of thousands of pre-orders in just a few days. Part of the 61 Fun Facts: The 2016… Read More »2016 Archive: Automotive
2016 Chronicle: Social Media
Vine announces it is shutting down, causing a massive wave of nostalgia for 6-second comedy. Part of the 61 Fun Facts: The 2016 Year of… Read More »2016 Chronicle: Social Media
2016 Classic: Overwatch’s Anti-Cheat AI
Blizzard begins deploying more sophisticated behavioral AI to detect „aimbots” and cheating in its new hit game, Overwatch, starting a new era of AI-driven game… Read More »2016 Classic: Overwatch’s Anti-Cheat AI
2016 Digest: The Death of Prince & David Bowie
Two of music’s greatest visionaries pass away within months of each other, leaving the world in mourning. Part of the 61 Fun Facts: The 2016… Read More »2016 Digest: The Death of Prince & David Bowie
2016 Legacy: Movies
Stranger Things premieres on Netflix, sparking an 80s nostalgia wave that would last for years. Part of the 61 Fun Facts: The 2016 Year of… Read More »2016 Legacy: Movies
2016 Vault: Space
SpaceX successfully lands a rocket on a drone ship at sea for the first time, proving ocean landings are possible. Part of the 61 Fun… Read More »2016 Vault: Space
2016 Report: The Launch of AirPods
Apple’s wireless earbuds use the W1 chip to manage intelligent connections and voice sensing, further habituating users to a „voice-first” AI interface via Siri. Part… Read More »2016 Report: The Launch of AirPods