AI Is Now Deciding Bail for Suspected Criminals
In our previous news segments, we’ve discussed how artificial intelligence (AI) is affecting healthcare, education, and finance. Now, we can add the law to that list. AI-powered algorithms are helping judges in courtrooms across the country make bail decisions. A Need for Reform Cash bail, a policy that has been part of the U.S. courts […]
Google Removed 700,000 Apps From the Play Store in 2017
Cybersecurity and Google’s Play Store are no strangers. Over its almost decade-long existence, the Play Store has been plagued by bugs and malicious mobile app developers much more so than its rival, Apple’s App Store. Andrew Ahn, Product Manager of Googe Play, recently discussed how the tech titan’s increased cyber safeguarding measures led to the […]
Is Amazon Go the Future of Retail IoT?
Everyone’s familiar with waiting lines in retail; whether you’re shopping for groceries or clothing, you’ve probably stood around far longer than you ever wanted for your turn to make a purchase. Amazon’s new convenience store does away with this arduous errand altogether, and it may end up becoming the future of retail. Redefining ‘Convenience’ Amazon […]
Google Is Making AI Available for Everyone
Artificial intelligence (AI) is experiencing a renaissance; it’s no longer a hot buzzword — it’s getting integrated into our favorite apps, powering our productivity tools, and leading the vision of the future for tech giants like Google, Apple, Microsoft, and Amazon. In 2017, after its rebranding as an “AI-first” company, Google followed up with an announcement […]
Can This Startup Become the Apple of MedTech?
Let’s face it — even with all of the advancements in MedTech development, going to the doctor is still not an activity most would consider fun, or even painless. Forward is a startup that wants to revamp your annual medical exam with sleek aesthetics and sharp artificial intelligence (AI). Moving MedTech Forward Forward was founded by […]
What Is the State of AI in 2018?
It feels like artificial intelligence (AI) was everywhere in 2017. How many times did you see headlines composed of buzzwords like ‘machine learning’ or ‘neural network’ this past year? But as oversaturated as some of these AI terms have become in mainstream media, 2017 actually served as more of a precursor to 2018. The momentum […]
China Goes All-In On AI
Artificial intelligence (AI) isn’t working to optimize every part of our daily lives… yet. When AI applications do reach your home and car, it’ll be in droves. You’ll have more options than you could ever look through, just like the current state of mobile apps. As a result of the impending cash influx from AI, […]
AI Can Now Diagnose Heart Disease and Lung Cancer
Artificial intelligence (AI) has already made a multitude of contributions to MedTech in its short lifespan so far. Recently, Dogtown Media News explored how AI development is helping doctors with diagnoses as well as detecting chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Now, AI is becoming capable of diagnosing heart disease and lung cancer from scans. And it may start […]
FinTech Development Is Disrupting Commercial Real Estate
FinTech development has affected practically every industry, so much so that it’s impossible to imagine a future without it. One in particular that will never be the same is the commercial real estate (CRE) industry. The Financial Foundation of CRE Have you ever wondered where the funding for buildings like shopping malls, parking garages, office spaces, […]
How Will AI Affect Education?
The development of Artificial intelligence (AI) offers a multitude of ways to reshape various facets of numerous industries. Education is no different. AI innovation will improve everything from classrooms and curriculums to learning itself. Work Smarter, Not Harder Learning has been in flux for quite some time because of technological advances. But one aspect that […]