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For decades, woman ‘computers’ worked behind the scenes while their male counterparts received recognition. The AI industry must not be an example of history repeating itself.
Lovelace was a prodigious math talent who learned from the giants of her time, but her linguistic and creative abilities were also important in her invention of computer programming.
What makes a robot an artist?
Poets and scientists don’t occupy separate poles in the quest to understand the universe. In many ways, they sing from the same hymn sheet.
As Leonardo da Vinci found centuries ago, scholars of art, design, engineering and science can work together for mutual benefit.
Lovelace showed great insight into her subject and for that she’s still a hero to others.
This extraordinary individual defied the constraints of her time and gave a remarkable and farseeing account of computation.
If computer pioneer Ada Lovelace had strong women role models even in her day, we must ensure women continue to do so today.
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