Computers replacing DJs – say it ain’t so!

Artificial Intelligence researchers at Hewlett Packard have put together a system that could one day replace the human DJ in clubs around the world, according to

Artificial Intelligence researchers at Hewlett Packard have put together a system that could one day replace the human DJ in clubs around the world, according to this article.

Unimaginatively titled 'HPDJ', the system is capable of gauging people's responses to music currently playing inside a club, and alter said music to suit. Or, to put it more simply, HPDJ can tell when people don't like a certain track, and throw together new mixes on the fly in an attempt to find something people like.

HPDJ works by giving each clubber a wristwatch type device that measures their heart rate, location, perspiration levels and degree of activity. The device then transmits the data back to HPDJ via bluetooth, and HPDJ alters the music in an attempt to get more people dancing.