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Hi Auto Brings Conversational AI to Drive-Thrus Using Intel Technology Hi Auto is transforming drive-thru efficiency through a conversational AI system powered by Intel technology. As many indoor dining options closed due to pandemic restrictions, drive-thru use surged, with orders in the US alone rising by 22% in 2020. This trend has led to long…
Face Recognition Emotion AI Creator Affectiva Acquires Smart Eye for $73.5M Affectiva, a leading innovator in Emotion AI, has completed the acquisition of Smart Eye for $73.5 million. This partnership promises to enhance Affectiva’s technology, which is capable of interpreting human emotions, cognitive states, and interactions with various objects by analyzing facial and vocal expressions….
Machine Learning Fetch.ai Announces Partnership with IoT-Focused Distributed Ledger IOTA Cambridge-based AI startup Fetch.ai has revealed a collaboration with IOTA, an open-source distributed ledger focused on the Internet of Things (IoT). Fetch.ai has drawn significant attention from investors for its innovative machine learning framework of autonomous “agents” capable of executing real-world tasks, positioning it as…
IBM’s AI-Powered Ship Mayflower Sets Sail IBM’s AI-Powered Ship Mayflower Sets Sail IBM has launched its fully-autonomous edge AI ship, Mayflower, on a groundbreaking crewless journey from Plymouth, UK, to Plymouth, USA. This state-of-the-art vessel is a modern homage to the original Mayflower, which famously transported settlers in 1620, celebrating its historical significance on its…
Artificial Intelligence GitHub Introduces AI-Powered Copilot to Enhance Coding GitHub has unveiled a new tool designed to help developers accelerate and refine their coding practices, known as Copilot. This innovative feature leverages an AI framework from OpenAI called OpenAI Codex, which showcases enhanced capabilities in code generation compared to its predecessor, GPT-3. By understanding the…
DeepMind Releases Comprehensive AlphaFold Protein Database DeepMind, the renowned British artificial intelligence company, has unveiled a database that includes nearly all human protein structures, a significant component of its AlphaFold initiative. This groundbreaking release follows the recognition from the organizers of the biennial Critical Assessment of protein Structure Prediction (CASP), who lauded AlphaFold for solving…
City of Melbourne Trials Nokia’s AI Technology for Cleanliness and Safety The City of Melbourne is implementing Nokia’s AI technology to enhance the cleanliness and safety of its streets. This local government area is situated in Victoria, Australia, covering 37 square kilometers and housing around 183,756 residents. A significant issue in the city is illegal…
Artificial Intelligence Interviews: Luca Boschin, CEO of VISUA AI News recently spoke with Luca Boschin, the CEO and co-founder of VISUA, a company specializing in Visual-AI solutions. We explored the company’s evolution over the years and the emerging trends in the realm of visual artificial intelligence. Unique Solutions Offered by VISUA Luca Boschin shared that…
DeepMind, Robotics AI Day: Elon Musk Unveils ‘Friendly’ Humanoid Robot Tesla Bot During Tesla’s AI Day event, CEO Elon Musk introduced a humanoid robot designed to be “friendly.” Musk, known for his warnings about the dangers of artificial intelligence, has previously stated that AI poses significant risks to society. In 2017, he estimated only a…
NIST Report Highlights Leaders in Facial Recognition Accuracy The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has released a report assessing the performance of various facial recognition algorithms. Notably, VisionLabs, IDEMIA, and CloudWalk have emerged as top contenders, with higher accuracy indicating fewer false positives in their systems. The report features details such as “N”…