The document outlines advancements in computer vision, speech recognition, natural language processing, and machine learning techniques. It mentions the development timeline of several projects like Microsoft's semantic engine, virtual assistant, and Lifebrowser. Additionally, it highlights the importance of user preferences in these technologies.

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• Seeing (computer vision)
• Hearing (speech recognition)
• Reading (natural language processing)
• Techniques for transforming data
to knowledge (e.g., machine
learning)

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9. Lookout
(1998)
Priorities
(1999)
Microsoft
Semantic
Engine
(2007-2010)
Virtual
Assistant
(2008-2010)
LifeBrowser
(2008-2012)

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