A.I.: Google releases open source framework for reinforcement learning

Google has released an open source framework for reinforcement learning (RL) based on TensorFlow, its machine learning library. The Google Brain team has developed the framework with flexibility, stability, and reproducibility in mind. Reinforcement learning – a branch of machine learning in which computer programmes learn to take actions to maximise a certain outcome or reward…

Robinhood gives investors international targets to aim for with launch of ADR products – TechCrunch

Robinhood, the app-based investment platform for all your speculative investing needs, has launched a tool for investors to throw money at publicly traded international companies through the rollout of American depositary receipts. ADRs are the investment mechanism that U.S. investors use to invest in foreign companies whose shares aren’t traded on U.S. stock exchanges like…

Facebook has removed all cross-posted tweets – TechCrunch

Facebook users are complaining the company has removed the cross-posted Tweets they had published to their profiles as Facebook updates. The posts’ removal took place following the recent API change that prevented Twitter users from continuing to automatically publish their Tweets to Facebook. According to the affected parties, both the Facebook posts themselves, as well as…