Tag: AI
DeepMind co-founder ‘taking time out’ from company
The co-founder of British artificial intelligence firm DeepMind, now owned by Google’s parent firm Alphabet, has gone on leave from the company. Mustafa Suleyman is head of the company’s “applied” division, which looks for practical ways to implement the firm’s research into AI. In a statement, DeepMind said: “Mustafa’s taking some time out right now…
Young people believe their future jobs don’t yet exist, says BAE Systems survey
Many young people believe the speed of technological advances means they will one day have a job that does not yet exist, according to new research. A survey of young people, coinciding with A-level results day yesterday, found that almost half (47%) of 16 to 24-year-olds believe they will work in a role that does…
Jaguar Land Rover develops AI mood detection to reduce driver stress
British car manufacturer Jaguar Land Rover is working on artificial intelligence (AI) that is able to detect the driver’s mood and adjust the car’s environment to reduce stress. The firm has developed a mood detection system which uses a driver-facing camera and biometric sensing to monitor the person behind the steering wheel. It is then…
AI and Data Analytics Will Be Top Game-Changing Technologies
When it comes to business development, the latest technology trends are at the heart of it all. In recent years, the cloud has ruled as the most important technology to get on board with. But things are changing. Now, businesses should invest in AI and data analytics to gain a competitive edge. Technology has a…
Hyundai technology calls emergency services within 7 seconds of injury
Hyundai is developing technology which will enable its vehicles to send information about injuries sustained in road traffic accidents to the emergency services within SEVEN SECONDS of impact. The car manufacturer has teamed up with MDGo, which specialises in medical artificial intelligence systems, to work on a new safety feature which could slash ambulance response…
New conversion degree courses ‘to boost diversity in AI tech roles’
New conversion degree courses in artificial intelligence and data science will help boost diversity in the technology sector and “upskill” adults, the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has said. Places for up to 2,500 people on the new courses were announced by Prime Minister Theresa May as part of new investment in…
Twitter acquires British AI startup Fabula AI to address fake news
Twitter has acquired London-based startup Fabula AI which has developed AI technology that could help it deal with disinformation and fake news spreading across the social network. Fabula AI's researchers have developed a way to make sense of the deluge of information that is shared on social networks, and detect network manipulation. The move comes…
First robot artist, Ai-Da, opens ‘her’ own art exhibition
A humanoid AI robot is set to open its own exhibition of artwork in Oxford, drawn independently using a robotic arm and an inbuilt camera. The robot, called Ai-Da after the mathematician Ada Lovelace, is said to be the first ultra-realistic robot capable of drawing people from life using her eye and a pencil in…
Google I/O developer conference: all the key announcements
Google has revealed a string of software and hardware updates as the company set out its plans for the rest of 2019 at its annual I/O developer conference. Alongside new, cheaper Pixel handsets were a range of new technologies for its artificial intelligence programmes. Here is a look at the key announcements. Pixel 3a Siblings…
Peaky Blinders Virtual Reality game allows you to defeat rival gangs
A virtual reality experience set in the world of BAFTA-award winning TV series Peaky Blinders is to be developed with the help of Government funding. The game, due to be released next year, will use cutting-edge artificial intelligence (AI) technology to enable the virtual characters to interact and respond to players’ gestures, movements, voice and…