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Google's Duplex is a concern for the public for its exceptional skill of sounding like a real human in conversations. (Representational image)

Duplex AI won't take over call center jobs: Google

To ward off the concerns of Duplex AI taking over human jobs, Google recently clarified that the focus is on consumer use cases.

08 Jul 2018 12:53 PM

Ashley McManus, global marketing director of the Boston-based artificial intelligence firm, Affectiva, demonstrates facial recognition technology that is geared to help detect driver distraction, at their offices in Boston. (Photo: AP)

How much all-seeing AI surveillance is too much?

Recent advances in AI-powered computer vision have spawned startups like Affectiva, accelerated the race for self-driving cars.

08 Jul 2018 10:58 AM

The AI is capable of generating 20,000 lines of copy in a second, CNET reported.

Alibaba builds AI that can write 20,000 lines of copy in a second

t is also capable of generating promotional, functional, poetic, or heartwarming content in a single click.

05 Jul 2018 4:50 PM

AI can be answer to check fake info on social media

People must verify the source of the information before sharing it.

05 Jul 2018 4:49 PM

MediaTek showcased AI-enabled technologies like deep-learning facial detection, real-time beautification with novel overlays, object and scene identification, AR/MR acceleration, real-time enhancements and augmentations to photography or video and much more. (Representative Image)

MediaTek announces new AI features for its budget platforms

MediaTek AI Forum showcases newest AI features and growing AI collaboration with global brands and 3rd party app developers.

05 Jul 2018 3:24 PM

The ultimate goal for this work is to programme intelligent behaviours with artificial neural networks made out of DNA.

AI network made of DNA can identify 'molecular handwriting'

Artificial neural networks are mathematical models inspired by the human brain.

05 Jul 2018 1:06 PM

The workshop was named “Superhero Boost” to encourage kids to stretch their thinking about what is possible for their prosthetics and wheelchairs.

Kids use AIY kits to create super-powered wearables

A team of Google engineers were on hand to help the kids solder and program their ideas for intelligent wearable devices with superpowers.

05 Jul 2018 12:27 PM

Current technology works by directly controlling the prosthetic motors with a few muscular signals.

AI bionic hand may pave way for gen-next prosthetics

After testing their prototype, researchers have found that new machine learning-based control was far better than currently available tech.

04 Jul 2018 8:38 PM

A face recognition camera is seen at the customs entry at Orlando International Airport in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

How computers see faces and other objects

Computers started to be able to recognise human faces in images decades ago. Now AI are rivaling people’s ability to classify objects.

04 Jul 2018 10:40 AM

Deepfake technology uses facial mapping and artificial intelligence. (Photo: AP)

Deepfake videos offer high-tech deception

New technology on the internet allows anyone to make videos of real people appearing to say things they’ve never did.

02 Jul 2018 3:09 PM

The study was initially done on Manila, the capital city of Philippines which has similar environmental conditions like cities in India.

New AI system may help prevent water logging in cities

The researchers combined rainfall, traffic, and location data to predict the severity of water logging in the vulnerable areas.

02 Jul 2018 1:47 PM

A science fiction-inspired robot hardwired to assist astronauts launched. (Photo: NASA)

HAL-like robot to help astronaut in space odyssey

CIMON, is an english-speaking droid roughly the size of a basketball that will conduct experiments on the International Space Station.

01 Jul 2018 11:36 AM

The company offers this Maker Lab in a franchise model where any individual, aspiring home-maker or fresh engineering graduate or management graduate or the ones who quit IT job and looking to create an impact, can now own the lab.

Chennai start-up launches ‘Makers Lab’ to boost innovation IoT

The startup aims to create a community to build a stronger tech community.

29 Jun 2018 7:52 PM

Experts believe the system will be able to handle posts containing hate speech, racism and sexism.

AI learns to ditch swear words

The new sentence was then translated back to see how closely it resembled the original.

27 Jun 2018 2:33 AM

Workers who have already experienced the benefits of AI tools are even more enthusiastic than others with regard to the likely the impact of AI over the next five years. (Representative photo: AP)

AI both a boon and bane, feel employees

A global survey finds overall optimism toward AI in the workplace but national differences and worries about privacy and economic equality.

25 Jun 2018 2:17 PM

Assistant will keep listening for 8 seconds after it answers before she stops accepting commands. (Photo: AP)

Google Assistant gets Continued Conversations update

Assistant can now sustain continued conversation without the ‘Ok Google’ hotword.

24 Jun 2018 8:11 PM

Alexa has always been in the news related to creepy AI-based incidents.

“Whenever I close my eyes, I see people dying,” says Alexa

A creepy incident involving Amazon’s AI assistant is leading an Echo user to shut down the speaker completely.

24 Jun 2018 7:18 PM

The company also fired dozens of solar customer service staffers at call centres in Nevada and Utah.

Tesla to close a dozen solar facilities in nine states

Tesla declined to comment on which sites it planned to shut down.

22 Jun 2018 10:58 AM

Microsoft is infusing intelligence across all its products and services to extend individuals’ and organisations’ capabilities and make them more productive.

Microsoft Cognitive Services help democratise AI in India

Microsoft Cognitive Services is a collection of intelligent APIs that allow systems to see, hear, speak and interpret human needs.

21 Jun 2018 6:03 PM

The Google's AI system uses neural network which fecthes data and examines it to predict events. (Source: Pixabay)

Want to know when you'll die? Google can predict now

Google's Medical Brain team have made this possible by infusing Artificial Intelligence in the medical system.

21 Jun 2018 3:24 PM

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