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This 6-Million-Dollar AI Changes Accents as You Speak

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They also had an idea, sparked by a conversation with another friend, a computer science major who had gone back to his home in Guatemala, where he had gotten a job at a call center doing tech support in order to support his family. “We School just isn't fulfilling when you aren't physically there, and we had a lot of time on our hands."

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Facebook Steps Toward Cryptocurrencies

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The limited pilot will be restricted to 200,000 users in the US and Guatemala. The company has launched its Novi digital wallet, but without the Diem cryptocurrency, which was supposed to be the cornerstone of the enterprise.

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Inventor of AT&T’s Datakit, the First Virtual Connection Switch, Dies at 85

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He volunteered on projects in Guatemala and Honduras. He also volunteered for the Canadian Executive Service Organization , a nonprofit that provides underserved communities worldwide with mentorship, coaching, and training in sectors such as alternative energy, forestry, and manufacturing.

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One epic giveaway: How 600 free electric bikes changed 600 lives

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I’ve long championed the amazing benefits of electric bicycles in providing transportation autonomy to those who can’t afford a personal car and the massive expenses that come along with car ownership. A $1,000 e-bike can be the difference between a one-hour walk to work and a seven-minute ride to work. Another Lectric XP 3.0

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How Duolingo’s AI Learns What You Need to Learn

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But as immigrants themselves (from Guatemala and Switzerland, respectively), they recognized that not everyone has access to great teachers. The founders weren’t trying to replace great teachers.

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