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Who is Ray Kurzweil?

Ray Kurzweil is a very well-known American computer scientist and futurist. He's famous for his predictions about artificial intelligence and human-machine integration, often called 'the singularity'. His involvement with Subsense, aiming to merge brains with smartphones, aligns perfectly with his long-held vision for humanity's future.

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