Artificial Intelligence

Amazon unveils new generation Alexa-powered Echo Plus, Spot and Echo sub-woofer: Quick facts

All new Amazon Alexa-powered products-- Echo Plus (2nd Gen), Echo Dot (3rd Gen) and Echo Sub can be pre-order in India from 21 September onward. Read to know the key feature upgrades and the price details.

Sep 21, 2018

Neural networks grown in a lab like cell cultures could be the way forward for AI

If this study goes according to plan, it might be possible to one day grow a computer at home.

Sep 16, 2018

BMW sets out to make safer bikes, builds self driving AI for motorcycles instead

The bike is able to plot its own route and drive down a track and even come to a stop on its own, popping out the kick stand just before coming to a smooth halt.

Sep 13, 2018

IIT Bombay and IBM team up to make AI research more efficient in India

With this collaboration, IIT Bombay turns into the first foundation outside North America to join the IBM AI Horizons Network. Globally, eight colleges have joined hands with IBM in this initiative.

Sep 13, 2018

Artificial Intelligence will develop prejudices by itself if left unchecked, says new study

If left unchecked, AI could make institutionalised racism and sexism and even develop a harmful anti-human bias altogether, although the likelihood of it happening is rather slim.

Sep 9, 2018

New AI could 'naturally detect' depression just by the way a person speaks

The first hints we have that a person is happy, excited, sad, or has some serious cognitive condition, such as depression, is through their speech, say researchers.

Sep 7, 2018

This AI assisted photo editing makes wonders blending objects with others realistically

Some of the most difficult parts of composting is blending subtle aesthetic transitions that editors have to pick between background and foreground of an image and this AI does all of that automatically.

Aug 22, 2018

These 'Nano Sensors' implanted inside body work like GPS to track tumors, dispense drug

ReMix can be used to pinpoint the exact location of ingestible implants inside the body, it makes use of low-power wireless signals to look through the body.

Aug 21, 2018

Amazon Alexa skill Cleo lets users teach Indian languages to Echo smart speakers: Here's how

Read to know how to get started with Amazon Alexa skill Cleo on the Echo speakers.

Aug 15, 2018

DARPA wants a third-wave AI that explain itself, engage in abstract thought

The next step in AI is a machine that can reason and even engage in abstract thought. This research could change the way artificial intelligence is used in civilian and defence sectors.

Jul 27, 2018

It's official - Google is planning to take over call centres with AI

Google has announced partnerships with several firms to bring its AI systems to call centres as the first point of contact for customers. Call Centre AI will make its way to Cisco and Genesys amongst other companies.

Jul 25, 2018

Russia approves pair of 'Fedor' robot cosmonauts for future ISS missions

This was the same robot that created waves for firing guns and driving cars, now it is set to go to space. What could possibly go wrong?

Jul 23, 2018

No soldiers dying soon? Unmanned robots on track to replace men in uniform in the future

Clearpath Husky robot is designed to assist human soldiers in the battlefield.

Jul 20, 2018

AV testing gets a boost with new rule book

Transportation analytics firm Intrix has launched a new tool for cities to compile road rules and regulations for self-driving cars to be programmed with.

Jul 17, 2018

Not good at directions? Facebook's AI local guides will help you get around a city hitchless

The lost 'tourist' sees photos of the physical location, while the 'guide' sees a two-dimensional map with landmarks. Both algorithms are designed to get to a specific location.

Jul 15, 2018