US is over-concerned about Huawei, founder says
Huawei founder Ren Zhengfei has said the United States is “over-concerned” about the Chinese company and its rise in the world of technology.
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AI must be regulated, Google boss says
Artificial intelligence is “too important” not to be regulated because of the damage it could cause if left unchecked, the boss of Google has said.
CES 2020: What to expect at the world’s largest technology show
Artificial intelligence, 5G and robotics are expected to be among the biggest talking points when the world’s largest technology show – CES – begins in Las Vegas on Tuesday.
Finland offering crash course in artificial intelligence
Finland is offering a free-of-charge online course in artificial intelligence for European Union citizens in their own language.
Champion Go player quits because AI ‘cannot be defeated’
A former world champion player of strategy game Go has retired because of the rise of artificial intelligence he says “cannot be defeated”.
Police could predict hate crimes with new technology, study suggests
Police could be able to predict spikes in hate crime and prevent them from happening by using a new computer algorithm, according to a new study.
AI-powered sign language book app comes to iOS
An app that translates a selection of books into sign language has made the move on to iOS, in a bid to help more than 30 million deaf children across the world.
Lego uses AI to translate instructions into braille and audio
Lego is building its way to making instructions friendlier for the visually impaired by using artificial intelligence (AI) to translate instructions into braille and audio.
Advances in tech mean young people believe their future jobs do not yet exist
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.
AI shows promise in telling types of breast cancer apart
The power of artificial intelligence is challenging pathologists in their ability to detect and diagnose some forms of breast cancer.
Google admits listening to some smart speaker recordings
Google has admitted it gives workers access to some audio recordings from its Google Home smart speakers.
New conversion degree courses ‘will help 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 help “upskill” adults, the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has said.
Government reveals experts joining new AI Council
The Government has confirmed the line-up of its new Artificial Intelligence (AI) Council, the independent committee that will discuss how to promote the adoption and ethical use of the technology.
British fact-checking firm wins artificial intelligence grant from Google
A British fact-checking firm is to receive a share of 25 million dollars (£19.1 million) worth of Google investment after being chosen as a winner in an artificial intelligence (AI) competition.
European Commission sets out guidelines for ‘trustworthy’ AI
The European Commission has called for human oversight and transparency in artificial intelligence-based systems in order to ensure the technology is “trustworthy”.
AI bin tracks restaurant rubbish to cut food waste
An AI-powered bin that tells chefs the types of food they are throwing away too often has been launched in a bid to cut down waste and save restaurants money.
First artificial intelligence Google Doodle features Bach
Google has celebrated composer Johann Sebastian Bach with its first artificial intelligence-powered Doodle.
Government to investigate potential bias in algorithm-based systems
The potential for bias in algorithms that could be used in local government and the justice system is to be investigated by a government advisory body.
One in four Europeans trust AI over politicians – report
A quarter of Europeans would prefer artificial intelligence (AI) to make important political decisions around the running of their country, new research claims.
Researchers show how AI could be used to write convincing fake news
Researchers have demonstrated how artificial intelligence could be used to write fake news stories with little input from humans.
The AI will see you now: Computer ‘doctor’ can diagnose childhood diseases
An AI (artificial intelligence) system designed to diagnose childhood diseases can recognise symptoms more accurately than many human doctors, study has shown.
Wingate and Finchley’s Artificial Intelligence coach earns draw in landmark game
Wingate and Finchley have seen the first results of their move to incorporate artificial intelligence into the coaching set-up after a 1-1 draw in the Isthmian League Premier Division.
Non-league football club turns to AI ‘coach’ for tactical insights
A non-league football club has decided to employ artificial intelligence to try to get the edge over their opponents.
Artificial intelligence could cut chest X-ray process time, study claims
Researchers have created an artificial intelligence (AI) system they claim can spot abnormalities in chest X-rays and speed up the processing of screenings.
Expert warns of using artificial intelligence as a ‘buzzword’ as CES closes
Artificial intelligence (AI) was at the centre of the world’s largest technology show but must not be used as a “buzzword” to gain attention instead of driving innovation, an industry expert has warned.
CES 2019: What to expect from the annual technology show
Some of the world’s biggest technology companies will gather in Las Vegas next week to unveil their latest innovations at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES).
Two-thirds expect a robot in every home within 50 years – report
Most UK adults believe there will be a robot in every home within the next 50 years, new research suggests.
BAE Systems unveils plans to introduce augmented reality and AI to warships
Defence firm BAE Systems has announced a £20 million investment in a range of new technology solutions for naval ships, including the introduction of augmented reality (AR) glasses for officers.
A human-like AI anchor is now reading the news
Artificial intelligence is continuing to reshape the way we work and now it looks like newsreaders could be next to notice the change.
AI programme spots Alzheimer’s years before confirmed diagnosis
Artificial intelligence (AI) can be used to spot early signs of Alzheimer’s disease years before a patient would normally be diagnosed, research has shown.