Month: September 2011
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The Stanford SEE Open Programs – A Historic Milestone
If you read HNews or follow the Y Combinator companies, you’ve probably heard about the new open Stanford Engineering programs. Recently, I got my confirmation email from SEE for the Artificial Intelligence class (www.ai-class.com). These experiment in higher education will take the world by surprise and prepare a new generation of “self-actualized” leaders. Course Details A bold experiment in distributed education, “Introduction to Artificial Intelligence” will be offered free and online to students worldwide…
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Internet Growth Metrics – According to McKinsey
Recent research by the McKinsey Global Institute examined the Internet economies of the G8 nations—Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Russia, the United Kingdom, and the United States—as well as Brazil, China, India, South Korea, and Sweden, and found that the Internet accounts for a significant and growing portion of global GDP. The report includes findings that suggest corporate leaders will need to sharpen their focus on the opportunities the Internet offers for new products and…