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Military Aims to Design Virtual Moms and Dads
Medgadget —
... how personal information would be collected, recorded, and rendered as well as address issues about information content and complexity of proposed simulation application. If using a web-based application, security and maintenance issues must be addressed. Application must run on typical family-owned computer systems.
DOD request from proposals: Virtual Dialogue Application for Families of Deployed Service Members
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(hat tip: InformationWeek)
The Military Wants Virtual Parents For Children of Deployed Soldiers [Creepy]
Gizmodo —
... -esque endeavors, this task is much easier said than done. And, to be honest, I don't know what to make of it. I understand that deployed parents might not have internet access at all times, but this solution seems preposterous and costly when compared to, say Skype. On the other hand, its kind of touching—like the military's awkward cloak-wearing, bony-fingered way of expressing compassion. [Information Week via ...
