DeepMind uses AI to tackle neglected deadly diseases
The company’s technology maps out the shape of proteins, an otherwise costly and time-consuming process.
Robot farmers—with responsible development—could improve jobs, fight climate change
Farming robots that can move autonomously in an open field or greenhouse promise a cleaner, safer agricultural future. But there are also potential downsides, from the loss of much-needed jobs to the safety of those working alongside the robots.
Symmetry Systems nabs $15M to block data breaches
Symmetry Systems, a platform designed to protect sensitive data from breaches, has raised $15 million in capital.
Publishers are overcoming the death of cookies with personalized email and push messaging
By leveraging personalized messaging technology, publishers can cut out the social and search middlemen in channels they control.
Brave's new privacy-focused search engine takes aim at Google
Brave says its search results come from its own built-from-scratch index.
Robot farmers could improve jobs and help fight climate change – if they're developed responsibly
Autonomous robots hold great promise for the agricultural sector, but it's vital that the public gets a say in their creation.
Back to work? Why your next office could be a soundproof pod
The coronavirus pandemic has led to a radical re-imagining of work. One company believes the office of the future could be anywhere – from cafés to metro stations and other public spaces – and hopes its soundproof pods prove it.
Linux Foundation unveils new permissive license for open data collaboration
The Linux Foundation has announced a new permissive license to help foster collaboration around open data for AI projects.
Google Launches a New Medical App—Outside the US
The dermatology AI app won approval for use in the EU but not with the FDA, an odd twist on Europe's reputation for tough rules on tech.
SpaceX president says Starlink global satellite broadbrand service to be live by September
SpaceX's Gwynne Shotwell said while regulatory approval is still required, Starlink satellite could be providing global broadband coverage in the next few months.
Rembrandt’s Damaged Masterpiece Is Whole Again, With A.I.’s Help
Sections of “The Night Watch” were cut off in the 18th century and lost. Now, new technology lets viewers imagine how the original work might have looked.
Western Australia's 'ambitious' new digital strategy to carry it through to 2025
The new whole-of-government digital strategy is hoping to deliver convenient, smart, and secure services for Western Australia.
Intel restructures to create units for GPU, high-performance computing
Intel said it would create two new business units that would focus separately on software and high-performance computing and graphics.
You can now use cryptocurrency at Australia's Lloyds Auctions
Auction house now accepting bitcoin, ether, and other digital currency as payment for buying a Tesla, or a toaster, and everything in between.
New algorithm helps autonomous vehicles find themselves, summer or winter
An algorithm lets machines teach themselves how to recognize landscapes, even amid the changing seasons.
DeepMind scientist calls for ethical AI as Google faces ongoing backlash
At the Lesbians Who Tech Pride Summit, DeepMind's Raia Hadsell discussed the duty of researchers to develop AI responsibly.
Splunk launches Splunk Security Cloud, nabs $1B from Silver Lake
Splunk bolsters its data security portfolio with new launch and announces a $1B investment from Silver Lake.
Lucidworks: Chatbots and recommendations boost online brand loyalty
Shoppers want brands to provide expanded chatbot and recommendations for a multi-faceted shopping experience, Lucidworks found.