This Group Pushed More AI in US Security—and Boosted Big Tech
The National Security Commission on AI included members from Oracle, Google, Microsoft, and Amazon. Some of its recommendations are already federal law.
Australian company directors must now register for digital ID through myGov
The federal government hopes a new digital ID for company directors will minimise fraud and illegal activity.
It's time for the machines to take over
Humans spend their time doing easy things that could arguably be done better by a machine.
Neuron Bursts Can Mimic a Famous AI Learning Strategy
A new model of learning centers on blasts of neural activity that act as teaching signals—approximating an algorithm called backpropagation.
Humans in the loop: It takes people to ensure artificial intelligence success
Successful AI implementation takes more than training data and elastic compute power.
McDonald's just announced it's completely changing the customer experience
McDonald's has concluded that there's only one way to go for customers.
Take The Leap To Form Creative Partnerships And Scale Innovation
As a technology leader, you must prepare your organization to lead the charge on tech-driven innovations, participating fully in your firm's creativity practices.
Facebook trained its AI to block violent live streams after Christchurch attacks
Leaked papers detail emergency exercise that followed 2019 mass murder in New Zealand
‘Yeah, we’re spooked’: AI starting to have big real-world impact, says expert
Prof Stuart Russell says field of artificial intelligence needs to grow up quickly to ensure humans remain in control
Microsoft acquires content-moderation specialist Two Hat
Microsoft is buying content-moderation provider and current partner Two Hat to help safeguard its gaming and other consumer services.
GE Appliances and Einride unveil first autonomous and electric truck operating on US soil
Einride will bring its Pods to the US for the first time on GE Appliances' 750-acre Appliance Park campus in Louisville, Kentucky.
IBM and Boston Dynamics partner for National Grid project involving robot dog
The controversial robot dog Spot will now be conducting regular autonomous inspections at National Grid sites with the help of IBM tech.
Robots to clean NYC skyscrapers
High flying window cleaning is dangerous work. Automation may soon reduce the risk.
myGov customer base increased to 20 million in 2020-21
The app for myGov doubled its download count this past year due to more customers using the app to access COVID-19 vaccination certificates.
Inside the controversial US gunshot-detection firm
BBC News has been given access to ShotSpotter, the controversial US technology company that detects gunshots.
EU drones could drop life rafts to migrants in the Mediterranean Sea
The European Maritime Safety Agency has contracted drone company Tekever to use uncrewed aircraft for search-and-rescue missions