AI Uses Social Media Data To Predict Suicide Attempts
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), in collaboration with Georgia Tech, is using data from social media platforms, like Reddit or Twitter, to strengthen the AI suicide predictions accuracy. Since current statistics is often delayed by years, the first step is to provide…
AI-Powered Robotic Suitcase Helps Visually Impaired Travellers
This February five companies – IBM Japan, Mitsubishi, Alps Aline, Omron and Shimizu – have established the consortium that aims to develop AI-powered robotic suitcase to assist visually impaired passengers during their travels and for city navigation: “The consortium will work to develop an AI…
Garry Kasparov: Humanity to Lose 96% Jobs To Machines
Russian chess grandmaster Garry Kasparov shared his beliefs on job market vulnerability to machine replacement and future of human-machine collaboration, during the interview to Wired’s Will Knight. Speaking of his own experience in chess, he mentioned that he was “the first knowledge worker whose job…
Russia Strengthens Surveillance with Voice, Iris, Tattoo, Walking Recognition Systems
Russian Ministry of Internal Affairs plans the enhance AI recognition system with capabilities to recognise criminals and suspects by voice, iris, tattoos, and even manner of walking by the end 2021, reported local news outlet RBC on February 24. The law enforcement agency is developing…
Elon Musks Speaks For AI Regulations
All organizations that develop “advanced AI should be regulated, including Tesla”, both by governments and on a global scale, shared Elon Musk on his Twitter page. The tweet came as the response to the article on how “competitive pressure eroded” transparency missing in the leading…
Financial Industry Expects AI Mass Adoption in 2 Years
World Economic Forum has released “the largest global empirical” research results AI in Financial Services, covering 33 countries. In collaboration with the Cambridge team, researchers have surveyed 151 respondents among industry executives with a goal to provide data for understanding how AI is changing the…
AI-Powered Smartphone Blocks Nude Photos
Japanese company Tone Mobile has released the first in the world smartphone equipped with AI to prevent “inappropriate” photos, reads the company press release. Released on February 20 new smartphone model TONE e20 with AI feature “TONE Security AI” prevents users to take or send…
Europe Unveils AI Regulations Plans
EU Commission has officially unveiled the document, that consists of proposed plans to regulate AI, reported WSJ. According to the EU official, the main purpose of the documents is to ensure Europe leadership position in tech area. For the future success of AI tech in…
AI Can Help Prevent Deaths From Antibiotic-Resistant Infections
MIT researchers have discovered a potent new antibiotic that can kill 35 powerful bacteria, using AI algorithm, shared The Financial Times on February 20. Newly discovered antibiotic halicin can treat such diseases, as tuberculosis. It was discovered by machine learning algorithm developed by computer scientist…
Japan Customs To Employ AI For Anti-smuggling Enforcement
With the upcoming Olympic Games in July, Japanese Custom Officials plan to strengthen anti-smuggling enforcement with artificial intelligence, reported Nikkei Asia on February 18. AI algorithm will scan incoming parcels to identify any hidden illegal items, like narcotics, arms or simply fakes. Trained AI system…
