Humans express their interests through money. Can animals do the same? And can artificial intelligence truly recognize what animals need? Jonathan Ledgard, writer, former foreign correspondent for The Economist, and founder of the technology start-up Tehanu, believes they can.
In the new episode of Adastra’s podcast, he explains how his team uses sensors and AI to explore the concept of “interspecies money” – a system in which non-human beings could have their own digital identity, wallet, and the ability to express their interests, which humans then help fulfill.
The concept of interspecies money envisions that animals with verified digital identities could have an associated digital wallet. Funds would flow into these wallets through micro-payments from institutions or corporations that impact nature.
The system would then distribute these funds to human agents, people in local communities who perform specific conservation tasks, e.g. protecting territories.
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Humans express their interests through money. Can animals do the same? And can artificial intelligence truly recognize what animals need? Jonathan Ledgard, writer, former foreign correspondent for The Economist, and founder of the technology start-up Tehanu, believes they can.
In the new episode of Adastra’s podcast, he explains how his team uses sensors and AI to explore the concept of “interspecies money” – a system in which non-human beings could have their own digital identity, wallet, and the ability to express their interests, which humans then help fulfill.
The concept of interspecies money envisions that animals with verified digital identities could have an associated digital wallet. Funds would flow into these wallets through micro-payments from institutions or corporations that impact nature.
The system would then distribute these funds to human agents, people in local communities who perform specific conservation tasks, e.g. protecting territories.
72: Fabric unifies data work: one version for reporting, SQL, and AI (Lars Andersen, Microsoft)
Data: Heaven or Hell? (Adastra Podcast)
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2 months ago
72: Fabric unifies data work: one version for reporting, SQL, and AI (Lars Andersen, Microsoft)
Just a few years ago, companies built data warehouses primarily for reporting. Today, the situation is different: data has become a strategic asset and the key to unlocking AI. “Many organizations are only beginning the journey to make their data truly AI-ready. And this is exactly where Fabric plays a crucial role,” says Lars Andersen, Senior Program Manager at Microsoft and one of Europe’s leading experts on Fabric, in the new episode of Adastra’s podcast.
He explains how Microsoft Fabric brings together analytical tools in one SaaS platform, enabling organizations to work with data for BI, SQL, and machine learning all in one place.
He also highlights new features: real-time intelligence, enabling instant reactions instead of waiting for nightly batch loads, and data agents—tools for building intelligent agents directly on top of your own data.
Data: Heaven or Hell? (Adastra Podcast)
Humans express their interests through money. Can animals do the same? And can artificial intelligence truly recognize what animals need? Jonathan Ledgard, writer, former foreign correspondent for The Economist, and founder of the technology start-up Tehanu, believes they can.
In the new episode of Adastra’s podcast, he explains how his team uses sensors and AI to explore the concept of “interspecies money” – a system in which non-human beings could have their own digital identity, wallet, and the ability to express their interests, which humans then help fulfill.
The concept of interspecies money envisions that animals with verified digital identities could have an associated digital wallet. Funds would flow into these wallets through micro-payments from institutions or corporations that impact nature.
The system would then distribute these funds to human agents, people in local communities who perform specific conservation tasks, e.g. protecting territories.
