The promise of automation — and those who could be left behind
Though automation is creating new job opportunities, many workers are at risk of being left behind. But that bleak future is not inevitable.
Energy-efficient tuning of spintronic neurons
The human brain efficiently executes highly sophisticated tasks, such as image and speech recognition, with an exceptionally lower energy budget than today's computers can. The development of energy-efficient and tunable artificial neurons capable of emulating brain-inspired processes has, therefore, been a major research goal for decades.
How robotics and automation could create new jobs in the new normal
The COVID-19 crisis could accelerate a robotics revolution and impact jobs -- but it's not necessarily all bad news for workers.
Photonics startup Lightmatter details its AI optical accelerator chip
Ahead of the Hot Chips 2020 conference this week, photonics chip startup Lightmatter detailed its forthcoming test chip accelerator hardware.
Survey finds science fiction one of many factors impacting views of AI technology
For decades, Hollywood has made millions off of our fears that artificial intelligences such as HAL in 2001: A Space Odyssey and Skynet in The Terminator could one day control us or even wipe out humanity.
Agiloft raises $45 million to automate contract procurement and management
Agiloft, a company developing contract lifecycle management software, has raised $45 million to further develop its AI technologies and expand globally.
Why The UK is Facing an AI Skills Gap
A newly published Microsoft report reveals all as it warns of the danger to the UK economy and businesses global competitiveness if they do not get ahead of the technological revolution that artificial intelligence brings.
AutoX corners Shanghai self-driving taxi market
Company is expanding faster than Google and Uber thanks to moxie and smart partnerships.
Facebook algorithm ‘actively promotes’ Holocaust denial content, study finds
Researchers from the Institute for Strategic Dialogue (ISD), a counter-extremist group, found Facebook’s algorithm recommends Holocaust denial content.
Elephants vs trains: This is how AI helps ensure they don't collide
An acoustic detector developed using machine learning helps stop elephants getting hit by trains in India.
If life is a computer simulation does that solve the issue of evil?
If, like ‘The Matrix’, we exist in a computer simulation, does that solve the philosophical issues of good and evil? Barry Dainton writes
New “Cyborg” Technology Could Enable Merger of Humans and AI
Although true "cyborgs" — part human, part robotic beings — are science fiction, researchers are taking steps toward integrating electronics with the body. Such devices could monitor for tumor development or stand in for damaged tissues. But connecti
Controversial facial recognition tech firm Clearview AI inks deal with ICE
$224,000 has been spent on Clearview licenses by the US immigration and customs department.
Material found by scientists 'could merge AI with human brain'
Technology could enable new health diagnostics and achieve Elon Musk's goal of integrating with artificial intelligence
Google Sheets can improve your app with machine learning — here’s how
In this post, I’ll show you how to use beginner-friendly ML tools – Semantic Reactor and TensorFlow.js – to build an app that’s powered by natural language. NEW: Semantic Reactor has been officially released! Add it to Google Sheets here. Most people
Australian tech unicorns say R&D scheme misses the mark
Atlassian and Canva want the federal government to help startups emerge from COVID-19 to help rebuild Australia's economy.
IBM unveils Power10 processor for big data analytics and AI workloads
At the Hot Chips 2020 virtual conference, IBM unveiled the Power10, its first commercial 7-nanometer processor, manufactured by Samsung.