When’s the Right Time to Incorporate AI?
If you survey the average American on when they expect artificial intelligence to make an impact in their daily lives, you’re likely to get a response of something along the lines of ‘five to ten years down the road’. And of course, this projection of a reality immersed with artificial intelligence technology looks something like […]
AI Can Assist Physicians in Unprecedented Ways
Artificial intelligence (AI) may still be an emerging technology, but that hasn’t stopped it from reshaping numerous aspects of our society already. To see this in action, look no further than its influence on consumer devices, internet services, and autonomous vehicles. Deep learning, a subset of AI development, is breaking new ground in a field […]
AI Is Taking Flight in the Aerospace Industry
Boeing is a major longtime player in the airplane and aerospace industry. But it’s not letting its historic past get in the way of embracing the future. According to Boeing’s CTO, Greg Hyslop, the company is using artificial intelligence (AI) to simplify the cockpit for pilots. Because there is a shortage of pilots that is expected […]
An Inside Look at Amazon’s Ambitions to Make Alexa Sound Human
Amazon’s Alexa is ahead of its competitors, but it’s got a long way to go in making Alexa sound and “act” more human. Improving Alexa’s ability to quip a funny response or having her hold an actual conversation are Amazon’s top priorities right now with their best-selling artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled voice assistant. The Alexa Prize […]
AI Means Business — But What Does It Mean for Yours?
It’s not exactly a secret that artificial intelligence (AI) is going to change the world. In fact, current developments in AI are already doing that every day. But just what exactly does the future of AI hold in store for business? Mazdak Rezvani, the CEO of Chatkit, an AI conversation marketing platform, dives into this […]
AI That Can Analyze Your Eyes Like a Specialist Just Got Approved by the FDA
IDx-DR is a software program that can detect a certain type of eye disease from photos of a human retina, and it was just approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). This is a huge win for artificial intelligence (AI) and MedTech development: this is the first time the FDA has approved an […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]