Yoda: Microsoft Open Sources Artificial Intelligence Toolkit

Microsoft Open Sources Artificial Intelligence Toolkit Microsoft says its toolkit is “more efficient” than other solutions used to create deep learning models. The software giant has open sourced its Computational Network Toolkit, or CNTK, which the company says is “more efficient” than four other popular solutions used to create deep learning models for things like …

Yoda: 100+ Makers eco-hack the future with open-source prototypes for a fossil-free, zero waste society

100+ Makers eco-hack the future with open-source prototypes for a fossil-free, zero waste society From a group of about 200 applicants, POC21 selected “the 12 most-promising open source products” in the fields of food, energy, housing, mobility, and communications, and the five-week innovation camp that was held from August 15th to September 20th brought together …

Yoda: Low Carbon Cities = $17 Trillion Opportunity

Low carbon cities are US$17 trillion opportunity, says New Climate Economy The steps that cities take to shrink their carbon footprints also reduce their energy costs, improve public health, and help them attract new residents and businesses.  Michael R. Bloomberg, UN Secretary-General’s Special Envoy for Cities and Climate Change

Yoda: 5 strategies for an innovation nation

5 strategies for an innovation nation Building an innovation nation will require an “all hands on deck approach,” calling all levels of government, private sector companies, philanthropists, non-profits and the larger tech community, to make it happen. That’s according to U.S. CTO Megan Smith and Office of Science and Technology Policy Deputy Director for Technology …