“Learn with Google AI” website offers free machine learning education for all

June 17, 2018
Google introduces “Learn with Google AI” website to educate people about machine learning and AI for free

Artificial Intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) are currently some of the trending topics in the tech industry. Google wants to make AI and ML more accessible to more people by providing lessons, tutorials and hands-on exercises at all experience levels.

Therefore, Google India on Thursday (March 1) introduced a new website called “Learn with Google AI” that encourages everyone to understand how AI works, learn about core ML concepts, develop skills and apply AI to solve real-world challenging problems. These educational resources are developed by ML experts at the company and caters to everyone, from beginners to researchers looking for advanced tutorials.

“We believe it’s important that the development of AI reflects as diverse a range of human perspectives and needs as possible. So, Google AI is making it easier for everyone to learn ML by providing a huge range of free, in-depth educational content,” Zuri Kemp, Programme Manager for Google’s machine learning education, said in a statement.

“This is for everyone — from deep ML experts looking for advanced developer tutorials and materials, to curious people who are ready to try to learn what ML is in the first place,” Kemp added.

“Learn with Google AI” also offers a free online course called the new Machine Learning Crash Course (MLCC), which features videos from ML experts at Google, interactive visualizations illustrating ML concepts, coding exercises using cutting-edge TensorFlow (TF) APIs, and A focus that teaches how practitioners implement ML in the real world.

“Our engineering education team originally developed this fast-paced, practical introduction to machine learning fundamentals for Googlers. So far, more than 18,000 Googlers have enrolled in MLCC, applying lessons from the course to enhance camera calibration for Daydream devices, build virtual reality for Google Earth, and improve streaming quality at YouTube. MLCC’s success at Google inspired us to make it available to everyone,” added Kemp.

The course’s duration is estimated at 15 hours, with interactive lessons, lectures from Google researchers, and over 40 exercises included. The course can be availed by newcomers as well as those who have no experience in ML. However, Google suggests that students should have proficiency at least in intro-level algebra, programming basics, and Python.

“There’s more to come from Learn with Google AI, including additional courses and documentation. We’re excited to help everyone learn more about AI,” said Kemp.

By Kavita Iyer
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2018 FIFA World Cup

June 13, 2018

The 2018 FIFA World Cup will be the 21st FIFA World Cup, a quadrennial international football tournament contested by the men's national teams of the member associations of FIFA. It is scheduled to take place in Russia from 14 June to 15 July 2018, after the country was awarded the hosting rights on 2 December 2010.
The final tournament will involve 32 national teams, which include 31 teams determined through qualifying competitions and the automatically qualified host team. Of the 32 teams, 20 will be making back-to-back appearances following the last tournament in 2014, including defending champions Germany, while Iceland and Panama will both be making their first appearances at a FIFA World Cup. A total of 64 matches will be played in 12 venues located in 11 cities. The final will take place on 15 July at the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow.


Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2018_FIFA_World_Cup

2018 FIFA World Cup Team








Source: https://www.fifa.com/worldcup/teams/

FIFA World Cup 2018 Stadiums

Teams: 32
Playing venues: 12
Matches: 65
Opening match: Luzhniki Stadium
Final: Luzhniki Stadium
Average venue capacity: 49,300 seats
Largest venue: Luzhniki Stadium (81,000 seats)
Smallest venue: Kaliningrad Stadium (35,212 seats)
Average no. of matches per venue: 5.33

Moscow
Luzhniki Stadium | Capacity: 80,000 seats | Opening: 1956
Matches:
14 June 2018 18:00 – Russia vs Saudi Arabia – Group A
17 June 2018 18:00 – Germany vs Mexico – Group F
20 June 2018 15:00 – Portugal vs Morocco – Group B
26 June 2018 17:00 – Denmark vs France – Group C
1 July 2018 17:00 – 1B vs 2A – Round of 16
11 July 2018 21:00 – W59 vs W60 – Semi Final
15 July 2018 18:00 – W61 vs W62 – Final

Saint Petersburg
Saint Petersburg Stadium | Capacity: 67,000 seats | Opening: 2017
Matches:
15 June 2018 17:00 – Morocco vs Iran – Group B
19 June 2018 21:00 – Russia vs Egypt – Group A
22 June 2018 15:00 – Brazil vs Costa Rica – Group E
26 June 2018 21:00 – Nigeria vs Argentina – Group D
3 July 2018 17:00 – 1F vs 2E – Round of 16
10 July 2018 21:00 – W57 vs W58 – Semi Final
14 July 2018 17:00 – L61 vs L62 – Third Place

Sochi
Fisht Stadium | Capacity: 48,000 seats | Opening: 2013
Matches:
15 June 2018 21:00 – Portugal vs Spain – Group B
18 June 2018 18:00 – Belgium vs Panama – Group G
23 June 2018 18:00 – Germany vs Sweden – Group F
26 June 2018 17:00 – Australia vs Peru – Group C
30 June 2018 21:00 – 1A vs 2B – Round of 16
7 July 2018 21:00 – W51 vs W52 – Quarter Final

Ekaterinburg
Ekaterinburg Arena | Capacity: 45,000 seats | Opening: 1957

Matches:
15 June 2018 17:00 – Egypt vs Uruguay – Group A
21 June 2018 17:00 – France vs Peru – Group C
24 June 2018 20:00 – Japan vs Senegal – Group H
27 June 2018 19:00 – Mexico vs Sweden – Group F

Kazan
Kazan Arena | Capacity: 45,000 seats | Opening: 2013

Matches:
16 June 2018 13:00 – France vs Australia – Group C
20 June 2018 21:00 – Iran vs Spain – Group B
24 June 2018 21:00 – Poland vs Colombia – Group H
27 June 2018 17:00 – Korea Republic vs Germany – Group F
30 June 2018 17:00 – 1C vs 2D – Round of 16
6 July 2018 21:00 – W53 vs W54 – Quarter Final

Nizhny Novgorod
Nizhny Novgorod Stadium | Capacity: 45,000 seats | Opening: 2018

Matches:
18 June 2018 15:00 – Sweden vs Korea Republic – Group F
21 June 2018 21:00 – Argentina vs Croatia – Group D
24 June 2018 15:00 – England vs Panama – Group G
27 June 2018 21:00 – Switzerland vs Costa Rica – Group E
1 July 2018 21:00 – 1D vs 2C – Round of 16
6 July 2018 17:00 – W49 vs W50 – Quarter Final

Rostov-on-Don
Rostov Arena | Capacity: 45,000 seats | Opening: 2018
Matches:
17 June 2018 21:00 – Brazil vs Switzerland – Group E
20 June 2018 18:00 – Uruguay vs Saudi Arabia – Group A
23 June 2018 21:00 – Korea Republic vs Mexico – Group F
26 June 2018 21:00 – Iceland vs Croatia – Group D
2 July 2018 21:00 – 1G vs 2H – Round of 16

Samara
Samara Arena | Capacity: 45,000 seats | Opening: 2018

Matches:
17 June 2018 16:00 – Costa Rica vs Serbia – Group E
21 June 2018 19:00 – Denmark vs Australia – Group C
25 June 2018 18:00 – Uruguay vs Russia – Group A
28 June 2018 18:00 – Senegal vs Colombia – Group H
2 July 2018 18:00 – 1E vs 2F – Round of 16
7 July 2018 18:00 – W55 vs W56 – Quarter Final

Saransk
Mordovia Arena | Capacity: 45,000 seats | Opening: 2018
Mordovia Arena

Matches:
16 June 2018 19:00 – Peru vs Denmark – Group C
19 June 2018 18:00 – Colombia vs Japan – Group H
25 June 2018 21:00 – Iran vs Portugal – Group B
28 June 2018 21:00 – Panama vs Tunisia – Group G

Volgograd
Volgograd Stadium | Capacity: 45,000 seats | Opening: 2018

Matches:
18 June 2018 21:00 – Tunisia vs England – Group G
22 June 2018 18:00 – Nigeria vs Iceland – Group D
25 June 2018 17:00 – Saudi Arabia vs Egypt – Group A
28 June 2018 17:00 – Japan vs Poland – Group H

Moscow
Spartak Stadium | Capacity: 42,000 seats | Opening: 2014

Matches:
16 June 2018 16:00 – Argentina vs Iceland – Group D
19 June 2018 15:00 – Poland vs Senegal – Group H
23 June 2018 15:00 – Belgium vs Tunisia – Group B
26 June 2018 17:00 – Serbia vs Brazil – Group C
3 July 2018 21:00 – 1H vs 2G – Round of 16

Kaliningrad
Kaliningrad Stadium | Capacity: 35,212 seats | Opening: 2018

Matches:
16 June 2018 21:00 – Croatia vs Nigeria – Group D
22 June 2018 20:00 – Serbia vs Switzerland – Group E
25 June 2018 20:00 – Spain vs Morocco – Group B
28 June 2018 20:00 – England vs Belgium – Group G


Source: http://www.stadiumguide.com/tournaments/fifa-world-cup-2018/

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Google bans AI for weapon use

June 09, 2018

Google has promised not to use AI for weapons, following protests over its partnership with the US military.

A decision to provide machine-learning tools to analyse drone footage caused some employees to resign.

Google told employees last week it would not renew its contract with the US Department of Defense when it expires next year.

It has now said it will not use AI for technology that causes injury to people.

The new guidelines for AI use were outlined in a blog post from chief executive Sundar Pichai.

He said the firm would not design AI for:
  • technologies that cause or are likely to cause overall harm
  • weapons or other technologies whose principal purpose is to cause or directly facilitate injury to people
  • technology that gathers or uses information for surveillance violating internationally accepted norms
  • technologies whose purpose contravenes widely accepted principles of international law and human rights

He also laid out seven more principles which he said would guide the design of AI systems in future:
  • AI should be socially beneficial
  • It should avoid creating or reinforcing bias
  • Be built and tested for safety
  • Be accountable
  • Incorporate privacy design principles
  • Uphold high standards of scientific excellence
  • Be made available for use

When Google revealed that it had signed a contract to share its AI technology with the Pentagon, a number of employees resigned and thousands of others signed a protest petition.

Project Maven involves using machine learning to distinguish people and objects in drone videos.

The Electronic Frontier Foundation welcomed the change of heart, calling it a "big win for ethical AI principles".

8 June 2018
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GitHub’s new CEO promises to save Atom post-Microsoft acquisition

June 09, 2018

Earlier this week, Microsoft announced the acquisition of GitHub for $7.5 billion, and the installation of Xamarin co-founder Nat Friedman as the social coding platform’s new CEO.

It goes without saying that this wasn’t entirely welcomed by the community, particularly by those who remember Microsoft’s antitrust days of the 1990’s.

One specific area of concern is what Microsft would do with GitHub’s beloved Atom text editor.

Developers are worried that Microsoft could pull the plug on Atom, as it directly competes with Visual Studio (VS) Code, and both editors have an awful lot in common. They’re both cross-platform and based on the Electron framework, for example.

Fortunately, GitHub has no plans to discontinue Atom, and intends to continue development on the popular text editor. As Friedman explained in a recent AMA:

Developers are really particular about their setup, and choosing an editor is one of the most personal decisions a developer makes. Languages change, jobs change, you often get a new computer or upgrade your OS, but you usually pick an editor and grow with it for years. The last thing I would want to do is take that decision away from Atom users. 
Atom is a fantastic editor with a healthy community, adoring fans, excellent design, and a promising foray into real-time collaboration. At Microsoft, we already use every editor from Atom to VS Code to Sublime to Vim, and we want developers to use any editor they prefer with GitHub. 
So we will continue to develop and support both Atom and VS Code going forward.

He’s not wrong. Developers are extremely fiercely passionate about their setups, and both Visual Studio Code and Atom have their share of evangelistic users. If Microsoft made any big changes here, it’d undo much of the developer goodwill it’s garnered during Satya Nadella’s tenure as CEO.

Friedman also pointed out that Visual Studio Code and Atom both share a lot of history.

Both are based on Electron, as mentioned, but Atom also uses Microsoft’s Language Server protocol. There are also rumblings that Atom could adopt the Debug Adapter protocol, which would allow common debugger support between editors. He also suggested that both editors could support compatible real-time editing in the near future:

We’re excited about the recent developments in real-time collaboration, and I expect Atom Teletype and VS Code Live Share to coordinate on protocols so that eventually developers using either editor can edit the same files together in real-time.

You can read Friedman’s AMA here. It’s actually pretty interesting, and if you’ve been following the acquisition news this week, it’s worth checking out. You’ll notice that, as he did with his open letter, he spends a lot of effort reassuring people that the day-to-day operations of GitHub won’t change after the acquisition.

Friedman also takes pains to prove his developer credentials, extensively talking about how he got his start in free software, his love of the Emacs text editor, and how he made his first commit to GitHub in 2009.

Will that be enough to reassure GitHub’s more jittery users, however? That remains to be seen.


Jun 06, 2018 in DESIGN & DEV
by MATTHEW HUGHES
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Zayn Malik May Perform in Nepal!

June 08, 2018

The former One Direction singer ZAYN MALIK may be performing in Nepal! The British singer who is known for his hits Pillowtalk and the recent Let Me will be in India for a mini-tour in August. Malik who has spoken about Bollywood and covered some Kailash Kher classics is slated to perform in Mumbai, Kolkota, Hyderabad and Delhi. The team behind bringing Zayn to India, JPR EVENTS have stated that they are “planning to organise his concert in Nepal”. If ZAYN does end up performing in Nepal, I am sure the 1D fans and fans of ZAYN will go wild over him! Of course, the concert is bound to attract many non-fans as well since it’s still rare to have global popstars performing in the country. JPR Events have previously organised Bryan Adams and Kailash Kher (2011) concerts in Nepal. The event company works across India, Nepal, Pakistan and Bangladesh.

Would you go to see ZAYN in concert?

June 3, 2018
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