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Computers That Listen And Learn Better Than You Do

Mike Fahey June 29, 2010 8:20 AM

From suggesting restaurants to diagnosing patients, computers seem to be getting smarter each passing day. The New York Times looks at some of the powerful technology coming to light, as computers begin listening and reacting to our problems.

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