Arm and Nvidia Tap Into the Potential of IoT and AI Together
Both artificial intelligence (AI) and the Internet of Things (IoT) appear boundless in potential. The development of these two technologies has spurred immense innovation in many industries already. But combining them could yield greater results than we can even imagine. Arm and Nvidia are teaming up to make it easier for IoT companies to integrate […]
Can We Teach Users to Trust FinTech?
There’s no doubt that the development of FinTech has the potential to transform finance. But like other disruptive technologies, this promise of improvement also usually brings some trepidation of adoption from established industry players. The Benefits Are Clear, but so Are the Limits of Trust FinTech-fueled automation has already found its way into numerous processes […]
Most Americans Think AI Isn’t a Threat to Their Jobs
Do you think artificial intelligence (AI) could do your job? It’s a strange question that has turned from a hypothetical imagination exercise to an uneasy topic that most people don’t feel like dealing with right now. As AI development advances, this question becomes a more important issue to tackle before it balloons into a bigger […]
Just How Smart Should Our Cameras Be?
It’s always been of paramount importance for tech companies to strike that fine balance between privacy and innovation. In the case of cameras, we want to control what they record or take a picture of (obviously). Clips, a new camera from Google asks us to trust it with this decision. It also gives us a deeper look […]
Google, Facebook, and Other Tech Titans Take on Wildlife Crimes
Mobile app development, the Internet, and technology have enabled humanity to produce positive results and accomplish achievements faster than ever before. Unfortunately, as much as these new tools have augmented our ability to do good, they also allow us to do bad. Wildlife crimes such as the illegal trade of ivory and other rare animal […]
The U.S. Government Is Analyzing Drone Footage With Google’s AI
Both Google and artificial intelligence (AI) have generated their fair share of controversy. But because of a recent discovery, there’s been no shortage of drama for the “AI-first” tech titan: the US military is utilizing the tech giant’s AI technology for one of its drone programs. Giving Humans a Helping Hand Drone developers, wouldn’t it […]
Human Nature Spreads Fake News Faster Than the Truth
Who’s to blame for the spread of fake news? Common suspected culprits are Russian bots and social media platforms propagating false information without any checks in place. A recent study from MIT hints at a more disparaging truth — we don’t have anyone to blame but ourselves. The Numbers Don’t Lie “Falsehood diffused farther, faster, deeper, […]
Is There a Right Way to Build a Smart City?
Smart cities are the natural next step in evolution for densely populated areas. In fact, it could be argued that they’re absolutely necessary to support our growing populations. Initiatives around the world are racing to test proof of concepts and to equip existing metropolises with the foundations they’ll need to survive into the future. But is […]
The Voice Shopping Market Is About to Take Off
The rapid rise of smart speakers over the past few years is nothing compared to what we’re about to see, at least according to new research from strategy consulting firm OC&C Strategy Consultants. Voice shopping is expected to skyrocket from its current $2 billion market value to $40 billion by 2022. This massive expansion will […]
Will Robots Be Friend or Foe to Humanity?
Evil robots are a beloved staple of the science fiction genre, no matter the medium. Usually equipped with unparalleled artificial intelligence (AI) and a sleek, indestructible chassis to match its dangerous cunning, bots like these have been in dozens of post-apocalyptic stories where humanity’s fate rests on the shoulders of only a few surviving protagonists. […]