Artificial Intelligence (AI)
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Zoom acquires conversational AI platform Solvvy
New Delhi: Video chat app Zoom is acquiring Solvvy, a conversational AI and automation platform for customer support, for an undisclosed sum, the company said on Friday. The company, which recently launched…
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Google’s new 10-shade skin tone scale to boost inclusivity, cut AI bias
San Francisco: Tech giant Google has launched a novel 10-shade skin tone that will be incorporated into its products over the coming months to boost inclusivity and to reduce Artificial Intelligence (AI)…
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Private investment in AI sector to exceed $135 bn in 2022
New Delhi: Total private investment in artificial intelligence (AI) more than doubled to reach $93.5 billion globally in 2021, a new report has shown. According to analysts, the AI sector’s value will…
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Meta building AI that processes speech & text as humans do
New Delhi: Meta (formerly Facebook) has announced a long-term artificial intelligence (AI) research initiative to better understand how the human brain processes speech and text, and build AI systems that learn like…
- Middle East
UAE startup creates world’s first AI kandura tailor service
Abu Dhabi: UAE-based startup CanCan has launched a way for consumers to buy kandura – a traditional dress worn by Arab men, with a convenient and price-competitive artificial intelligence (AI) platform. The company…
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IBM keen to share knowledge with Karnataka govt on cyber security, AI
Bengaluru: A high-level delegation of IBM officials on Tuesday met C. N. Ashwathnarayan, Minister for IT-BT, Science and Technology at the Vikasa Soudha in Bengaluru and evinced interest in sharing knowledge with…
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Artificial Intelligence spending in Asia-Pacific to reach $32 bn in 2025
New Delhi: Countries in the Asia-Pacific region are set to spend $17.6 billion on artificial intelligence (AI) systems in 2022 and this is expected to reach $32 billion in 2025, a new…
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New Google AI system to show updated business hours on Maps
New Delhi: To help companies keep up with the fast pace of change, Google has developed a machine learning model that automatically identifies if business hours are likely wrong and then instantly…
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How Google is using AI to keep search safe
San Francisco: Google is using its Artificial Intelligence systems to help people get access to critical information while avoiding potentially shocking or harmful content, so that they can stay safe, both online…
- Middle East
Saudi launches first artificial intelligence run virtual court
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has launched the first of its kind virtual court that works in a fully automated manner without human intervention, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported.…
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Snapchat’s new feature lets creators build AR experiences for landmarks
San Francisco: Popular social media app Snapchat is launching a new feature called “Custom Landmarkers” that lets creators build unique AR experiences for local places they care about. The company said the…
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AI-powered app to protect Australia from invasive stink bugs
Canberra: Researchers from Australia’s national science agency have developed an app powered by artificial intelligence (AI) to keep invasive stink bugs out of the country. The app, developed by the Commonwealth Scientific…
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Microsoft acquires AI giant Nuance for $16 billion
San Francisco: Tech giant Microsoft has completed its $19.7 billion of Nuance, a company that specialises in artificial intelligence that also has a strong foothold in the medical industry. Microsoft initially announced…
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Nasscom, Microsoft announce 2nd ‘AI Gamechangers’ to boost AI adoption
New Delhi: In a bid to accelerate AI (artificial intelligence) adoption in India, Nasscom and Microsoft on Wednesday announced the second edition of the ‘AI Gamechangers’ awards. The programme will serve as…
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OPPO to partner Indian startups working on camera AI, battery
Barcelona (Spain): Global technology brand OPPO is planning to work with camera and battery startups in India to improve end user’s experience, Tasleem Arif, VP, and R&D Head, OPPO India said here…
