
Can a Robot Take Your Job?
As the world continues to witness a quantum leap in artificial intelligence technology—will our jobs be safe from automatization in the future? New research by EPFL answers the much-debated question.
As the world continues to witness a quantum leap in artificial intelligence technology—will our jobs be safe from automatization in the future? New research by EPFL answers the much-debated question.
The ability and inability to comprehend emotions have been a key distinction between humans and artificial intelligence for long—but a recent discovery by Japanese researchers might change that.
In a recent takeover, Snapchat has acquired a brain-computer interface (BCI) specialist – NextMind – with the intention of developing a next generation of Spectacles.
Next in the Future in Films series, we will take a look at Kubrick’s cult classic 2001: A Space Odyssey. What predictions did Stanley Kubrick make back in 1968 that have come true, and which are we yet to achieve?
In the Future in Films series, we will focus on the tech we see in popular films and whether this is available in the real world. Our first instalment will put Iron Man in the spotlight as we look at Tony Stark’s impressive array of high-tech assistants that aid him in running his uber successful weapons business, Stark Industries.
AI is not untainted by bias, and the United States House of Representatives has taken cognizance of the fact. New York Representative Yvette Clarke has reignited a polemic against discriminatory algorithms.
In a breakthrough procedure in autonomous surgery, a robot designed by a team of researchers at Johns Hopkins performed a laparoscopy—independently.
Transparency, accountability, and reliability are the virtues of trustworthy AI. By keeping inclusivity and equity as the cornerstones of the development of AI standards, organizations can address implicit biases of algorithms.
Researchers from the University of Tokyo have found a way to induce ‘intelligence’ in robots, empowering machines to think like us.
The endeavour to build smarter AI brought the researchers at Purdue to draw from one of the simplest creatures in the animal kingdom.
Scientists at TU Dresden have successfully demonstrated the use of biocompatible chips that detect ‘pathological changes’ without medical supervision.
Google’s new software uses ground-breaking methods to improve the resolution of digital images using AI
Elon Musk unveils a bot that will look and act like a human, with the aim of carrying out work.
As advances in ML, AI and natural language processing (NLP) turn chatbots more humanlike, should companies tell customers they are communicating with bots?
A Columbia University study unveiled a new computer vision technique that imparts intuitive sense to machines—allowing AI to leverage ‘higher-level associations’ to predict movements.
Razer has partnered with Hong Kong-based waste cleaning startup ClearBot to leverage AI to reduce oceanic pollution
The rapid progress in artificial intelligence and machine learning has opened new analytics possibilities in various team and individual sports, football in particular.
Flawless are using Deepfake technology in order to change the way that films are sold overseas.
The new Adidas GMR technology aims to connect gaming and physical football worlds through insoles fitted with a smart tag made by Google.
Toyota have acquired Lyft’s autonomous driving project. Is this clever boost into a growing market for Toyota or Lyft escaping from an unviable business plan?
The European Commission’s first legal framework on Artificial Intelligence aims for “human-centric, sustainable, secure, inclusive and trustworthy AI”
Nintendo’s next-gen hybrid console will reportedly feature 4K video output, OLED display and Nvidia’s AI-powered Deep Learning Super Sampling (DLSS) technology
Robotics researchers at the University of Waterloo are developing exoskeletons and prosthetics powered by computer vision and AI—capable of making decisions on their own
Two years ago, Google’s autonomous ride-hailing service became the first in the world to bring its fleet of self-driving cars to passengers for the everyday commute. Here’s what’s new.
The New Zealand government-backed Māui Drone Project would utilize a fleet of autonomous drones to track and protect endangered dolphins
AI continues to grow. As the world we live in is getting each day more unpredictable, we will soon need an Intelligence capable of adapting to every circumstance.
Amazon is lending companies access to Alexa’s advanced AI stack to build their voice assistants, tailored to fit their consumers
We learn through imitation, and now, AI is imitating. A new light-powered chip could make AI smarter, faster, and human-like.
The editorial’s presidential forecasting model accounts for polling, demographic, economic and historical data to answer the most pressing question of 2020
Food waste, climate crisis, human rights and access to justice and education for development are some the pressing global challenges we are facing in today’s world.
When it rains, it pours, but Google’s breakthrough Machine Learning model warns you before the torrent knocks your doors
Nvidia’s revolutionary new Ampere cards will offer 8K HDR gaming, immersive VR experience with twice the anticipated core count, at $499
Elon Musk unveiled a pig implanted with a brain chip, demonstrating a functioning brain-to-machine interface
Heron Systems’ artificial intelligence algorithm triumphed over a U.S. Air Force pilot 5-0 in DARPA’s AlphaDogfight Trials
The Immigration and Customs Department paid $224K for “Clearview Licences” to investigate online child exploitation cases
The coronavirus pandemic has forced sports fans to stay home for the foreseeable future. As a result, global sports leagues are under pressure to innovate and keep the games as normal as possible.
The East Japan Railway Company unveiled AI-equipped robots that disinfect frequently contacted surfaces to arrest the spread of COVID-19
The GPT-3 AI can generate code like a programmer, write couplets like Keats and report news like CNN—without any thought
The autonomous delivery robots market is growing rapidly. During 2020-2024, the market is expected to grow by $USD16.86 billion.
Timekettle have created the real Babel Fish; a revolutionary earphone that can translate up to 4 voices at once with no internet connection is a huge advancement in the industry.
The WHO is taking on an AI initiative to get the world’s 1.3 billion tobacco users to kick the habit and quit for good. Let’s meet Florence, their first virtual health worker.
Thermal imaging has had a plethora of new developments that have brought the technology to the forefront of crisis management in 2020
Revisiting the project amid the pandemic, has our view of virtual art changed?
AI has been leading the way with intuitive algorithms. Now, researchers are exploring a computer algorithm found to be as effective as human radiologists when spotting breast cancer from X-ray images.
The UK has seen challenging months with the country coming to a halt due to the coronavirus outbreak.
Anyone who has shopped for beauty products knows it’s not an easy task – the market consists of an unlimited amount of brands, all which promise great results.
The Joint European Disruptive Initiative launches the JEDI COVID-19 Challenge to use high-performance computing and AI to fast-track aid the development of therapeutics
Manhattan-based start-up Clearview AI providing facial recognition software for law enforcement sparks controversy after a data breach
Google AI may help adapt to a time where climate change remains a looming threat through near-instantaneous weather forecasts
Collaborations with other artists is common in music, but how about collaborations with computers?