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William Michael Carter

Assistant Professor, Creative Industries, Ryerson University

Michael Carter is Assistant Professor at Ryerson University’s School of Creative Industries and Director of Strategic Development for the Global Campus Network. He helped in the design and implementation of Ryerson's award-winning Master in Digital Media (MDM) program and Ryerson’s experiential, innovative and entrepreneurial Zone Learning ecosystem, as well as providing support and mentorship to the students, start-ups, and staff of the award-winning DMZ. He has spent his professional career immersed in the creative, technical, and business roles of software development and computer animation, maintaining a 22-year career in film and TV as an animator, studio owner, and executive producer. Michael’s research focuses on the use of anthropology and archaeology to explore the enculturation of data in Artificial Intelligence, the use of animation, VFX, AR/VR to better inform heritage and community engagement research, knowledge translation and mobilization, as well as the exploration of bootstrapping and entrepreneurial ecosystems.

How to get culture right when embedding it into AI

Jul 09, 2018 23:56 pm UTC| Insights & Views Technology

If, like Rip Van Winkle, youve been asleep for the last decade and have just woken up, that flip phone you have has become super-popular among retro technologists and survivalists alike, and, oh yeah, Artificial...

Economy

Cryptocurrency Brief: Bitcoin and altcoins drop on likelihood of increased regulation, Litecoin slumps over 2 pct – Wednesday, September 19th, 2018

BTC/USD: Bitcoin prices continued its range-bound trading during late European session Wednesday, although remaining tad lower. This comes after New York Attorney General claimed that crypto exchanges are unsafe for...

Global Geopolitical Series: Will China’s weak retaliation trigger phase three of tariff war?

On Monday, U.S. President Donald Trump announced 10 percent tariffs on $200 billion worth of Chinese goods, which will come into effect on September 24th of this year and will increase to 25 percent if a trade deal is not...

UK gilts tad lower after August consumer price inflation beats estimates; retail sales, 10-year auction in focus

The United Kingdoms gilts traded tad lower during European session Friday after the countrys consumer price inflation (CPI) data for the month of August beat market estimates, higher than the reading in July as well....

Weakness in Brazilian real likely to concern central bank; markets nervously await Presidential elections in October: Commerzbank

Weakness in the Brazilian real is likely to be a cause of concern for the central bank and as a result its statement is likely to refer to the risks for inflation, and it will signal its willingness to act should second...

New Zealand’s Q2 current account deficit widens larger than estimates; NZD/USD rises ahead of Q2 GDP

New Zealands current account deficit widened larger than market expectations during the second quarter of this year. While this was the largest deficit in three years, it is still low relative to history, and remains...

Politics

How passports evolved to help governments regulate your movement

The Trump administration is denying passports to U.S. citizens who live in Texas near the U.S.-Mexico border, according to news reports. The administration is accusing applicants of having inadequate documentation of...

Why do people talk politics online? Because they don't care what you think

Wading into a political debate online can be a minefield. Search any comment section or thread on a social media site, and youre likely to come across some pretty strong views. But thats not necessarily just the nature of...

National accounts show past performance no guarantee of future results

Wednesdays GDP figures were good. Growth was up 0.9% in the June quarter and 3.4% over the past 12 months. As they say in baseball: You cant boo a home run. But you can ask how likely the batter is to do it next time....

VIDEO: Michelle Grattan on changing the pension age, women in parliament and the au pair saga

Michelle Grattan talks to University of Canberra Vice-Chancellor and President Professor Deep Saini about the week in politics, including Prime Minister Scott Morrisons pilgrimage to the town of Albury, and his decision to...

VIDEO: Michelle Grattan on the Liberals' leadership spill and the controversy around au pair visas

Malcolm Turnbull gives a final press conference as prime minister, after he was brought down by conservative forces within his party. AAP/Mick Tsikas Michelle Grattan talks with University of Canberra Deputy...

Science

Game-changing resolution: whose name on the laws of physics for an expanding universe?

Astronomers are engaged in a lively debate over plans to rename one of the laws of physics. It emerged overnight in Vienna at the 30th Meeting of the International Astronomical Union (IAU), in Vienna, where members of...

Do dogs have feelings?

If you live with a dog you just know when its happy or miserable, dont you? Of course you do. Even the scientific community, now admits that dogs have emotions even if scientists cant directly measure what they are...

How hydrogen power can help us cut emissions, boost exports, and even drive further between refills

Hydrogen could become a significant part of Australias energy landscape within the coming decade, competing with both natural gas and batteries, according to a new CSIRO roadmap for the industry. Hydrogen gas is a...

Curious Kids: how does gravity pull things down to Earth?

This is an article from Curious Kids, a series for children of all ages. The Conversation is asking young people to send in questions theyd like an expert to answer. All questions are welcome: find details on how to enter...

Five reasons to forget Mars for now and return to the moon

Hopes of colonising Mars rest on the premise that we could terraform the red planet, making it habitable for humans with a breathable atmosphere and clement temperatures. However, a recent study cast doubt on the idea,...

Technology

OnePlus 6T Release Date, Price, Features: Why Did the Manufacturer Remove the Headphone Jack?

The OnePlus 6T is heavily rumored to be released on Oct. 17 and smartphone enthusiasts are awaiting confirmation from the company itself if this news has any authenticity. So far, however, the Shenzhen-based company hasnt...

'Red Dead Redemption 2' Release Date, Features: Rockstar Gives Players a Sneak Peek at the Game's World

With Red Dead Redemption 2 almost a month away from gracing consoles, the anticipation for Rockstar Games western action-adventure game has been steadily building. It seems that Rockstar is leaning heavily towards the...

'Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2' Features: These Crazy Mods Lengthen the Lifespan of RPG Brawler

Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 may be three years old already but fans dedicated to creating additional content for Bandai Namcos fighting roleplaying game are still finding fresh ways to make it a treat for all the other...

‘Kingdom Hearts 3’ Release Date, Trailer, Characters: Upcoming Trailer Is 40 Minutes Long?

Last week, Square Enix released another Kingdom Hearts 3 trailer, which features the world of Big Hero 6. While the teaser clip shows some gameplay and cut-scenes, fans of the franchise are voracious as ever to feast their...

iPhone XS Max, XS News & Update: Priciest iPhones Yet with Plenty of Drawbacks

The iPhone XS Max, XS models were recently unveiled, and reviewers and publications are already tearing into the gadgets with extreme hunger. As such, plenty of drawbacks were found on the devices, alongside some great...

Digital Currency

FxWirePro: XMR/USD upside capped by 55- day EMA, good to sell on rallies

A look at Nebulas: An innovative project building Google for the blockchain

BTC/EUR upswings restrained below 7SMAs on bearish engulfing pattern, more slumps likely on bearish crossovers as ECB declines EU-backed crypto

Law

The Skripal case: a sense of déjà vu that poses problems for Britain

Donald Trump anonymous staffer speaks out – treason or a public service?

Explainer: can you copyright furniture?

Life

When is it quicker to walk, than catch a bus?

Designing greener streets starts with finding room for bicycles and trees

Don't believe what they say about inequality. Some of us are worse off

Nature

Massive solar and wind farms could bring vegetation back to the Sahara

We've got apps and radars – but can ants predict rain?

Friday essay: the rise of the 'bin chicken', a totem for modern Australia

Sports

Michael Schumacher Health Update: F1 Legend Reportedly Cries in His Wheelchair; Stefano Domenicali Describes Schumi in Rare Interview

Kawhi Leonard Latest Update: Reasons Why the Ex-Spurs Superstar Would Want to Play for the Lakers

Michael Schumacher 2018: Will Mick Schumacher Be Able to Achieve What His Father Attained?

Technical Analysis

FxWirePro: US Dollar Index Trade Idea

FxWirePro:GBP/USD trades higher after better than expected UK inflation, good to buy on dips

FxWirePro: XAG/USD back above $14.20 mark, further sideways movement likely

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KENYA 20-YEAR TREASURY BOND YIELD AT 12.931 PCT VS 13.371 PCT AT LAST AUCTION - CENTRAL BANK

KENYA'S CENTRAL BANK SELLS 21.24 BLN SHILLINGS WORTH OF 10-YEAR T-BONDS

KENYA 10-YEAR TREASURY BOND YIELD AT 12.665 PCT VS 12.686 PCT AT LAST AUCTION - CENTRAL BANK

S.AFRICA'S FTSE 40 CLOSED AT 50,187.75, DOWN -0.10%

KURZ SAYS HARD BREXIT WITH NO DEAL WOULD BE DIFFICULT FOR EUROPE BUT IT WOULD BE TERRIBLE FOR THE UK

UK FOREIGN OFFICE WEBSITE SAYS ALL BRITISH NATIONALS SHOULD CONSIDER CAREFULLY THE RISKS OF TRAVELLING TO IRAN

UK FOREIGN OFFICE SPOKESWOMAN SAYS BRITAIN'S ABILITY TO PROVIDE SUPPORT TO DETAINED DUAL NATIONALS IS EXTREMELY LIMITED BECAUSE THE IRANIAN GOVERNMENT DOES NOT RECOGNISE DUAL NATIONALITY

UK FOREIGN OFFICE SPOKESWOMAN SAYS BRITISH CITIZENS WHO ALSO HOLD IRANIAN NATIONALITY FACE RISKS IF THEY TRAVEL TO IRAN

KURZ SAYS BARNIER HAS MADE A STEP TOWARDS BRITAIN AND WE EXPECT THAT BRITAIN WILL DO THE SAME

UK FOREIGN OFFICE SPOKESWOMAN SAYS BRITAIN NOW ADVISING AGAINST ALL BUT ESSENTIAL TRAVEL BY UK-IRANIAN DUAL NATIONALS TO IRAN

AUSTRIAN CHANCELLOR KURZ SAYS NEED TO REACH A BREXIT DEAL AS ANYTHING ELSE WOULD HURT BOTH SIDES

RUSSIA'S FOREIGN MINISTRY SAYS U.S. ACCUSATIONS THAT RUSSIA HELPED NORTH KOREA 'ILLEGALLY PROCURE REFINED PETROLEUM PRODUCTS' ARE GROUNDLESS, LACK EVIDENCE

BRAZIL’S CENTRAL BANK SAYS SELLS 8,000 TRADITIONAL SWAPS DUE 07/01/2019 OUT OF 10,900 SWAPS OFFERED AT AUCTION

BRAZIL’S CENTRAL BANK SAYS SELLS 2,900 TRADITIONAL SWAPS DUE 04/01/2019 OUT OF 10,900 SWAPS OFFERED AT AUCTION

BRAZIL’S CENTRAL BANK SAYS SELLS NO CURRENCY SWAPS DUE 12/03/2018 OUT OF 10,900 SWAPS OFFERED AT AUCTION

PORTUGAL JUL 2018 CURRENT ACCOUNT BALANCE INCREASE TO -1.641 EUR VS PREV -1.678 EUR

ITALIAN GOVT BONDS EXTEND LOSSES, SHORT-END YIELDS RISE 10 BPS ON DAY, FIVE-YEAR AT 1.84 PCT

UNITED STATES W 14 SEP EIA WEEKLY CRUDE RUNS DECREASE TO -0.442 BRL/DAY VS PREV 0.21 BRL/DAY

UNITED STATES W 14 SEP EIA WEEKLY REFINING UTIL DECREASE TO -2.2 % (FCAST -1 %) VS PREV 1 %

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Cryptocurrency Brief: Bitcoin and altcoins drop on likelihood of increased regulation, Litecoin slumps over 2 pct – Wednesday, September 19th, 2018

FxWirePro: Japanese yen trades marginally higher after trade balance data, BOJ’s policy rate decision in focus

FxWirePro:GBP/USD trades higher after better than expected UK inflation, good to buy on dips

Global Geopolitical Series: U.S. slaps CVD on quartz surface products from China

FxWirePro: Gold trades extremely flat better avoid trading, go long only above $1217

FxWirePro: US Dollar Index forms head and shoulder pattern, break below 94.30 targets 93.60

FxWirePro: South African rand trades margianally higher ahead of CPI, core CPI data

FxWirePro: USD/SGD hovers around 1.37 mark, bias remains neutral

New Zealand’s Q2 current account deficit widens larger than estimates; NZD/USD rises ahead of Q2 GDP

Economics Monitor

September 19 14:30 UTC Released

USEIA Weekly Crude Runs

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-0.442 M

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0.21 M

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USEIA Weekly Refining Util

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-2.2 %

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-1 %

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