Computers are Smart #1: A highly sophisticated University of Amersterdam computer equipped with “emotional recognition” software has determined that the Leonardo da Vinci masterpiece Mona Lisa is, indeed, “happy”. Well 83% happy. She’s also 9% disgusted and 2% angry. Read more on this woman of many moods now.
Computers are Smart #2: A software program developed by a Oklahoma State University professor claims to be able to predict whether a movie will be a box-office smash before it’s even gone into production. Cast, MPAA rating, special effects and sequel potential are just a few of the factors weighed. Techdirt has the skinny.
