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How Ada Lovelace used embroidery to create the first computer program

Thanks to her many artistic pursuits, computing pioneer Ada Lovelace took a creative approach to problem-solving.

Inverse

Ada Lovelace's skills with language, music and needlepoint contributed to her pioneering work in computing

Ada Lovelace, known as the first computer programmer, was born on Dec. 10, 1815, more than a century before digital electronic computers were developed.

The Conversation

Can machines invent things without human help? These AI examples show the answer is ‘yes’

The question of whether artificial intelligence (AI) can invent is nearly 200 years old, going back to the very beginning of computing. Victorian mathematician Ada Lovelace wrote what’s generally considered the first computer program. As she did, she wondered about the limits of what computers could do.

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How hiring more women IT experts improves cybersecurity risk management

Despite the contributions women have made to the information and technology field, they continue to be underrepresented. Ada Lovelace, for example, was the world’s first computer programmer. Grace Murray Hopper developed the first compiler. And Hedy Lamarr co-invented the modern spread-spectrum communication technology, which is found in Bluetooth, Wi-Fi and…

The Conversation

Ada Lovelace Day: Who was the mathematician and what is she known for?

The computer pioneer is set to be celebrated by the Royal Institution after fears last year the day could be cancelled

Evening Standard

What is Ada Lovelace Day as world celebrates achievements of women in STEM

Today marks the final official Ada Lovelace day, which celebrates women working in the male dominated STEM industry— here's who Ada Lovelace was and what the day is all about

Daily Mirror

A robot painter will make the case for AI art before the House of Lords this week

The human-looking Ai-Da is the latest example of technology butting its way into artistic fields

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People don't know who invented algorithms, fridges and wi-fi for terrible reason

The inventors of the dishwasher, gas central heating, CCTV and windshield wipers have also been forgotten

Wales Online

With $10 million windfall, free Seattle coding school for women goes national to speed change in tech's bro culture

Amber Tanaka was burned out.

Tribune News Service

Platinum Jubilee: Portrait of Queen painted by robot unveiled

The robot artist Ai-Da is named after 18th century scientist Ada Lovelace

The Independent UK

Is AI-generated art really creative? It depends on the presentation

Ai-Da sits behind a desk, paintbrush in hand. She looks up at the person posing for her, and then back down as she dabs another blob of paint onto the canvas. A lifelike portrait is taking shape. If you didn’t know a robot produced it, this portrait could pass as…

The Conversation

International Women's Day 2022: 7 things remarkable women have invented through history

As the world celebrates this year's International Women's Day, we take a look back at some of the most important and revolutionary inventions by women throughout history

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