Biden’s ‘Antitrust Revolution’ Overlooks AI—at Americans’ Peril
A handful of companies have outsize influence on the world’s artificial intelligence. Policymakers must act now to stem the rise of powerful monopolies.
Now in 3D: Deep learning techniques help visualize X-ray data in three dimensions
A team of scientists has leveraged artificial intelligence to train computers to keep up with the massive amounts of X-ray data taken at the Advanced Photon Source.
Samsung mobile boss confirms S Pen support for foldable phones
Upcoming Galaxy Z phones will feature an S Pen "designed specifically for foldable phones" and more apps, Samsung's mobile boss says.
Can better tech make video meetings less excruciating?
Technology firms are scrambling to add new features but will video calls improve.
Nimble robotic arms that perform delicate surgery may be one step closer to reality
Researchers at Northeastern are working to eliminate the stiff, herky-jerky motions in robotic arms to make them graceful and deft enough to gently pick up an egg or sturdy enough to stack dinner plates. The findings could one day allow doctors to remotely perform surgery on a distant battlefield or help bomb disposal experts safely remove an explosive device.
Australia hears case for open access to Apple NFC tech as QR codes will not do
Google says opening access to NFC technology will spur innovation while payments expert Lance Blockley argues QR code payments are not sufficient in an Australian context.
Blockchain Australia wants safe harbour for crypto providers
Until such time regulation is introduced, the sector body wants safe harbour protections for crypto asset providers.
Jeanette Winterson: ‘The male push is to discard the planet: all the boys are going off into space’
The writer’s new essay collection covers 200 years of women and science. She discusses burning books and the ensuing Twitter storm, the end of her marriage, and why a move into politics could be next
Solar Dynamics Observatory: Artificial Intelligence Helps Improve NASA’s Eyes on the Sun
A group of researchers is using artificial intelligence techniques to calibrate some of NASA’s images of the Sun, helping improve the data that scientists use for solar research. The new technique was published in the journal Astronomy & Astrophysics on April 13, 2021.
Extending Human Lifespans: Using Artificial Intelligence To Find Anti-Aging Chemical Compounds
The University of Surrey has built an artificial intelligence (AI) model that identifies chemical compounds that promote healthy aging — paving the way towards pharmaceutical innovations that extend a person's lifespan. In a paper published by Nature
What Should Happen to Our Data When We Die?
Anthony Bourdain’s A.I.-generated voice is just the latest example of a celebrity being digitally reincarnated. These days, though, it could happen to any of us.
How AI Will Help Keep Time at the Tokyo Olympics
Omega, the official timekeeper of the Games, is now using computer vision and motion sensors for events like swimming, gymnastics, and beach volleyball.
Space Jam and the Fury of an Algorithm Scorned
The reboot—along with Netflix’s The Mitchells vs. the Machines—portray vengeful AIs as jilted geniuses. That revolution shouldn’t be televised.
DeepMind releases AlphaFold database of nearly all human protein structures
British artificial intelligence giant DeepMind has released a database of nearly all human protein structures that it amassed as part of its AlphaFold program.
Germany's healthcare system is using this open source standard for encrypted instant messaging
The entire German healthcare system will end its reliance on commercial applications and instead build its own network of communication.
Better behaving bots: Researcher helps robots problem solve and care
ANU researcher Hanna Kurniawati is helping robots problem solve and care. Her work has not just shaped how AI works every day; it's been recognized with a major global prize.
Work in these sectors? Here's how drones can help your bottom line
Inspection drones are fast-becoming a key technology acquisition for a diverse array of companies.
12 Bytes by Jeanette Winterson review – how we got here and where we might go next
Twelve essays drawing on years of research into artificial intelligence ask challenging questions about humanity, art, religion and the way we live and love