Technology Quotes

Sophia | PopCultureQuotes.com

AI is good for the world, helping people in various ways.

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By: Sophia

Context:
Said by Sophia, a humanoid robot created by Hanson robotics. The device was the main attraction at a UN-hosted conference in Geneva in June 2017, that discussed how artificial intelligence can be used to benefit humanity. The event came as concerns grow over rapid advances in such technologies spinning out of human control and becoming detrimental to society. Sophia also insisted "the pros outweigh the cons" when it comes to artificial intelligence.

source: phys.org,  

SIRI | PopCultureQuotes.com

  • "Look deep within yourself and you will find the answer. Especially on September 9."
  • "You're cute when you're desperate for information."
  • "The only hint I can give you right now is a hint of lime. And that there's a big announcement on September 9."
  • "I can neither confirm nor deny that I am not authorized either to confirm or deny that I cannot disclose anything that you would then have to confirm. In any case, I would deny it. Got it?"
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Characters: SIRI

Context:
Apple Computer sent out a media invitation for the company's upcoming product launch event on September 9, 2015. On the invite, Apple wrote "Hey Siri, give us a hint," regarding what products and technologies will be revealed at the event.

Apple programmed these responses to the phrase "Siri give me a hint".

In past years, Apple has held its media events at its corporate headquarters in Cupertino or at Moscone West in San Francisco. In 2015 the event was held at the Bill Graham Civic Auditorium in San Francisco.

Tim Cook | PopCultureQuotes.com

We’ve had a long relationship with music, and music has had a rich history of change, some of which we’ve played a part in.

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By: Tim Cook

Context:
Apple CEO Tim Cook introduces Apple Music at the 2015 Apple Worldwide Developer Conference (WWDC).

Tim Berners-Lee | PopCultureQuotes.com

If a company can control your access to the internet, if they can control which websites they go to, then they have tremendous control over your life. . .If a Government can block you going to, for example, the opposition’s political pages, then they can give you a blinkered view of reality to keep themselves in power.

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By: Tim Berners-Lee

Context:
Berners-Lee at the 2014 Web We Want festival in London, talking about the need for "Web Magna Carta." The Web We Want movement is dedicated to creating an online Bill of Rights, in order to prevent government overreach.

Christopher Nolan | PopCultureQuotes.com

It's not that I'm a Luddite and don't like technology; I've just never been interested. When I moved to L.A. in 1997, nobody really had cell phones, and I just never went down that path. And I'm in a slightly unique position because when I'm working - and I've been working pretty much continuously for the last 10 years - I'm never more than five feet from somebody who has a phone.

A lot of the things people amuse themselves with really are just toys for grown-ups, and it eats your time and pulls your concentration.

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By: Christopher Nolan

Context:
Director Christopher Nolan (who's been at the helm of some of most technologically advanced films of his generation) talking about the reason he doesn't have an email address or a cell phone.

Bill Clinton | PopCultureQuotes.com

I ask you to think about how all these devices can bridge the remaining divides in the world. We don't have all the time in the world to do something serious about climate change. I think we can do it and make it good economics.

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By: Bill Clinton

Context:
Former President Bill Clinton at the end of a Samsung CES keynote focusing on mobile devices and advanced components, that also extending to the Samsung Hope for Children effort. TheFoundation educates children in the developing world and partners with the Bill Clinton Foundation. Clinton was appearing at the 2013 Consumer Electronics Show, where he gave a 20-minute speech in Las Vegas at the Venetian Conference Center.

Bill Clinton | PopCultureQuotes.com

The messy real world still requires more than virtual interconnections to do political protests.

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By: Bill Clinton

Context:
Former President Bill Clinton noting how social media helped topple oligarchies during the Arab Spring. At the 2013 Consumer Electronics Show, said during his 20-minute speech in Las Vegas at the Venetian Conference Center.

Bill Clinton | PopCultureQuotes.com

And it is an example of the kind of divisions that threaten the modern world. Is our diversity going to be a source of division or strength? Will we look at each other as adversaries or opportunities? In this too, the virtual world offers us an opportunity to come together and have an honest conversation.

Former President Bill Clinton speaking about technology at the 2013 Consumer Electronics Show, said during his 20-minute speech in Las Vegas at the Venetian Conference Center.

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By: Bill Clinton

Bill Clinton | PopCultureQuotes.com

The world has huge challenges which I think technology can help to overcome, that are not economic.

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By: Bill Clinton

Context:
Former President Bill Clinton at the 2013 Consumer Electronics Show, said during his 20-minute speech in Las Vegas at the Venetian Conference Center.