Is AI Really So Sure of Itself?
Artificial intelligence (AI) isn’t refined enough yet to become a seamless part of our society. The human brain is incredibly complex — couple it with emotions, hormones, and external influences, and you’ve got a very difficult task to create a human-like AI. Researchers at Google and Uber are working on adding a signature, essential human […]
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 […]
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 […]
What’s Next for Mobile Apps in 2018?
With 2017 wrapping up, it’s hard to recollect all of the changes and disruptions that have occurred in mobile app development over the entire year. However, the fast-approaching future doesn’t allow any time to dwell on the past — 2018 will be a prime time of transformation for the app economy and developing technologies. The new […]
Drones Are Being Deployed to Stop Shark Attacks in Australia
In a previous segment of Dogtown Media News, we discussed how drone development has been indispensable in a variety of situations; natural disasters, protecting wildlife, and preserving the environment are just a few. Now Australian authorities have added another one to the list — preventing shark attacks. A Better Perspective Drones are being deployed at numerous […]
How AI Will Impact The Rise of Smart Cities
The One Hundred Year Study on Artificial Intelligence (AI), updated every five years, launched last fall. Their first report is dedicated to the impact that AI will have on the average American city in the next 15 years. Smart cities are springing up all over the world. As disruptive technologies like AI advance, they’ll play […]
AI Is Disrupting the Future of FinTech
Finance, like many other industries, is utilizing Artificial Intelligence (AI) more than ever before. Financial bots are nothing new; they scrape news websites for breaking content that might affect financial markets and traders’ decisions. But FinTech, as it’s aptly named, is getting smarter with self-learning algorithms. These algorithms use neural networks (more on that here) to […]
Can Smart Cities Become a Reality?
What sci-fi work hasn’t had that epic shot or mention of a futuristic smart city, usually adorned in radiant lights and covered with colossal skyscrapers and flying cars? As we edge closer to a future where hyperloops promise to take us from Los Angeles to New York City in minutes and the idea of going to […]