Google uses AI to create the first intelligent Doodle
Rizwan Anwar A Google Doodle is a temporary alteration of the Google logo made to raise awareness for a cause, commemorate an event, or celebrate a holiday. Clicking on a Google Doodle…
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Google ‘Lookout’ app uses AI to help the visually impaired
Google has introduced its latest initiative for helping the differently-abled community. Google Lookout is a U.S. exclusive app that seeks to help visually impaired individuals see the world around them.…
What did the pope say to the president of Microsoft?
Jessica Baron, PhD No, it’s not a joke. Microsoft President Brad Smith met with Pope Francis last Wednesday at the Vatican to discuss artificial intelligence. They were joined by Archbishop Vincenzo Paglia of…
Apple bought PullString: The AI for voice apps
Noor Imtiaz On Friday, a report by Axios revealed that Apple has purchased the AI company PullString. When PullString (also known as ToyTalk) started in 2011, its main focus was on creating…
Musiio is using AI to make music more accessible
Fazeel Ashraf AI is the next big thing to happen to music (and everything else, it seems). The latest news is that Musiio, a Singapore-based startup that provides AI solutions to digital music…
Google built a controversial AI for the Pentagon using gig workers
According to online news publication The Intercept, Google hired gig workers to help in the construction of its controversial AI project for the Pentagon called Project Maven. The workers were…
MIT scientists create new deep learning model that aims to identify fake news
Ever wonder how those fake news-detecting algorithms actually work? What, exactly, do they look for and how do they determine the context of a news story in order to classify…
Google Assistant now assists the traveler in all of us
Muhammad Nouman Sarwar Google made a splash at CES19 with its announcement of all the new features for its Google Assistant. Some of the more intriguing new features will make the Assistant a…
Google at the CES 2019: Assistant reigns supreme
Google made many cutting-edge announcements at the CES this year. From releasing innovative gadgets like the Interpreter to software accessories for Google Assistant, their booth had it all. In addition…
A cunning AI cheated humans
A machine learning algorithm intended to convert aerial images into street maps and vice versa has been caught cheating its creators. This algorithm has been created by researchers from Stanford…
New virtual in-home caregiver to debut this month at CES 2019
One of the first virtual caregivers designed to provide 24/7 care to elderly and chronically ill patients in their homes will be on display at the International Consumer Electronics Show…
Alexa told someone to kill their foster parents
It seems Amazon has a problem with their Alexa units spouting random facts or freaking people out with other random outbursts. Amazon’s goal is to make Alexa more human-like by…
Google Lens is now better than ever, detects a billion items
Google recently announced via a blog post that its Google Lens technology, which has been on the market for a year, can now detect over a billion items. When the artificial intelligence…
Google’s smart reply feature rolls out to Hangouts chat
Areen Zahra If you are a regular Gmail user then must be already familiar with Google’s smart reply that works on Gmail. The good news is that this smart reply feature is…
Amazon Answerable Over its Facial Recognition Tech
Lawmakers are seeking to hold Amazon accountable for the facial recognition technology it uses in its stores. Generally, people are worried about whether Amazon is marketing the software to law…
