Fractal Analytics raises $360M to help companies analyze big data
Fractal Analytics, a big data consultancy company based in India and the U.S., has raised $360 million in venture capital.
New method to make AI-generated voices more expressive
Researchers have found a way to make AI-generated voices, such as digital personal assistants, more expressive, with a minimum amount of training. The method, which translates text to speech, can also be applied to voices that were never part of the system's training set.
AI could repair the damage done by data overload
With AI we can start leveraging data to empower connections and enhance problem-solving, collaboration, and finding the answers we need.
System recognizes hand gestures to expand computer input on a keyboard
Researchers are developing a new technology that uses hand gestures to carry out commands on computers.
I bonded with a quirky robot after chatting to it about my fears
My new artificial friend, Woebot, helps me feel a little brighter – and evidence is mounting that it could lift your mood too, says Annalee Newitz
How Incorta uses AI to address supply-chain issues
With the pandemic slowing down production lines and transportation, the 'supply chain' is regularly in headlines. Incorta hopes to improve it with AI.
Report: 43% of consumers feel transparency is key for positive AI innovations
With the AI market growing at record rates of adoption, creators must be more explicit about AI's role and the support it provides.
Ambarella launches 16-core CV3 AI chip for autonomous vehicles
Ambarella launched its latest CV3 artificial intelligence domain controller family to power autonomous vehicles.
Ahead of IPO, Intel's Mobileye builds momentum with VW, Ford and Zeekr
Among other deals touted at CES, Mobileye said VW plans to globally deploy Mobileye's crowd-sourced mapping data, while Ford plans to use Mobileye tech for hands-free driving.
TuSimple is using Nvidia's Drive Orin SoC to advance Level 4 autonomous trucking
At CES, Nvidia cited a number of automotive partners using Nvidia technology to build intelligent vehicles.
John Deere's Self-Driving Tractor Stirs Debate on AI in Farming
The automation, and control of the resulting data, raise questions about the role of human farmers.
Bot mitigation company Human Security raises $100M
Human Security, a bot mitigation and fraud detection company for enterprises, has raised $100 million in a growth round of funding.
AI, ML bubble to the top in new beverage-ordering solution
The Bees application empowers users to place orders anytime, anywhere. They can order an array of products, earn rewards where applicable, gain insights on how their business is performing, and have flexibility with delivery dates and times.
GamesBeat and Facebook Gaming Summit: Keynote speakers announced
The keynote speakers for the second annual GamesBeat and Facebook Gaming Summit have been announced! Learn more here.
Mesh network + control tower = cheap autonomy
Level 5 autonomy within reach if we create infrastructure.
Invoxia announces a Smart Dog Collar for tracking your pet's health and location
At CES 2022, the company said the new collar will track your dog's location, heart rate, breathing rate, and more.
Nearly half of Latin companies set to adopt AI by 2023
The main businesses in the region will be using the technology, but won't be making the most of it due to skills shortages, according to IDC.
Medical robots: their facial expressions will help humans trust them
When it comes to trust, people like their robots to have human expressions – just not too human.