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#nwnlp16 including in-house deep learning toolkit…

#nwnlp16 including in-house deep learning toolkit with distributed DNN training (Strom 2015)

#nwnlp16 on happier notes, Alexa has lots of really nifty NLP challenges.

Quoted Alexa reviews quickly illustrating the issues with gendering digital personal assistants. #nwnlp16

#nwnlp16 next review asks Amazon not to “keep a domestic servant tied up in restraints like you do with Alexa #ick

#nwnlp16 Alexa pitch includes one review lauding how it can be a replacement for a wife. D-:

#nwnlp16 alexa voice services are planned for 3party devices, e.g. cars, fridges, raspberry-pi. Very pitch-like deck.

“Alexa, play some music.” “Here’s some music you may like: Taylor swift.” “Alexa, stop… ALEXA, STOP.” #nwnlp16

#nwnlp16 Dreyer asks for music; Alexa immediately plays Taylor Swift. “future directions are in personalization”, he says

#nwnlp16 Dreyer is pitching the Alexa and doing a live demo #nonet

#nwnlp16 “Alexa, turn the microphone on” *squeal of feedback* #nlppranks