Bank of Korea launches a department devoted to blockchain and AI
“The Bank of Korea has reportedly chosen to establish a “Digital Innovation department” through organizational reform in the second half of this year, according to […]
Fourth Industrial Revolution points to “New Collar” jobs
“We know what blue collar jobs are, but what are “new collar” jobs? We are in the midst of the Fourth Industrial Revolution and artificial […]
A new look at autonomous-vehicle infrastructure
“What infrastructure improvements will promote the growth of autonomous vehicles while simultaneously encouraging shared ridership? Imagine a future in which fleets of autonomous buses and […]
San Francisco Is Using AI To Try To Make Courts Less Racist
“We already knew an artificial intelligence could reflect the racial bias of its creator. But San Francisco thinks the tech could potentially do the opposite as well, […]
AI Technology Improves Critical Crack Detection in Nuclear Reactors, Bridges, Buildings
“A tiny crack in a nuclear reactor, skyscraper, bridge or dam can cause catastrophic consequences. The Minneapolis bridge collapse, which killed 13 people in 2007, […]
A 3-D printer powered by machine vision and artificial intelligence
“Objects made with 3-D printing can be lighter, stronger, and more complex than those produced through traditional manufacturing methods. But several technical challenges must be […]
Cities can follow Stanford’s energy makeover to cut emissions of carbon dioxide affordably, new study finds
“Over the past several years, Stanford transformed its energy infrastructure by electrifying its heating system, replacing its gas-fired power plant with grid power, creating a […]
Self-driving trucks to begin carrying U.S. mail
“TuSimple, a self-driving truck company based in San Diego, California, announced yesterday that the United States Postal Service (USPS) has awarded it a contract to […]
GM Cruise Autonomous Vehicle Unit Gets $1.15B Investment
“A group of institutional investors is sinking $1.15 billion into GM Cruise LLC, the autonomous vehicle unit of General Motors. Cruise announced the investment from […]
AI Could Prevent Unneeded Tests in Patients with Stable Chest Pain
“Artificial intelligence (AI) could prevent unnecessary diagnostic tests in patients with stable chest pain, according to research presented today at ICNC 2019. A decision support […]
AI can detect depression in a child’s speech
“A machine learning algorithm can detect signs of anxiety and depression in the speech patterns of young children, potentially providing a fast and easy way […]
From Futurism Studios, I Am Human Explores the Future of Neurotechnology [VIDEO]
“Will breakthroughs in neurotech change what it means to be human? Futurism’s latest documentary follows three people with implantable brain interfaces and will premiere on […]
How Augmented Reality Will Create a World of On-Demand Experts
“Anyone will be able to access the right information to perform the right set of skills, whenever and wherever they need it. We’ll be living […]
AI and Robotics Are Transforming Disaster Relief
“Converging exponential technologies (AI, robotics, drones, sensors, networks) are transforming the future of disaster relief—how we can prevent them in the first place and get help to victims […]
Stanford Autonomous Car Learns to Handle Unknown Conditions
“Researchers at Stanford University have developed a new way of controlling autonomous cars that integrates prior driving experiences – a system that will help the […]
Estonia Is Building A ‘Robot Judge’ To Help Clear Legal Battles
“The Estonian Ministry of Justice has officially asked Ott Velsberg, the country’s chief data officer, to design a “robot judge” to take care of a […]
Cities of the Future Could be Built by Robots Mimicking Nature
“A new review, published today in Science Robotics and co-authored by Imperial researcher Dr. Mirko Kovac, who directs the Aerial Robotics Laboratory in the Department of Aeronautics, […]
Nvidia Introduces $99 AI Computer For the DIY Maker Market
“Nvidia’s cutting-edge graphics cards used for playing video games and–increasingly–for performing artificial intelligence and machine learning tasks can cost hundreds or even thousands of dollars. […]
AI Tool Revolutionizes Process for Matching Cancer Patients with Clinical Trials
“A team of researchers from the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory Health Data Sciences Institute has harnessed the power of artificial intelligence to […]
Imagining the Smart Cities of 2050
“Tomorrow’s cities are reshaping almost every industry imaginable, and birthing those we’ve never heard of. Riding an explosion of sensors, megacity AI ‘brains’, high-speed networks, […]
AI trained on decades of food research is making brand-new foods
“You may not think that Tuscan chicken’s creamy, garlicky flavor is due for a high-tech upgrade, but advanced artificial intelligence is on the case all […]
Chemists Grew A “Synthetic Brain” That Stores Memories in Silver
“In the ongoing quest to build an artificial human brain, scientists from UCLA may have just taken a big step forward. While a real synthetic […]
The World’s Most Valuable AI Companies, and What They’re Working On
“It recognizes our faces. It knows the videos we might like. And it can even, perhaps, recommend the best course of action to take to […]
AI Is Rapidly Augmenting Healthcare and Longevity
“When it comes to the future of healthcare, perhaps the only technology more powerful than CRISPR is artificial intelligence. Over the past five years, healthcare […]
Watch a Self-Driving Car Obey Police Hand Signals
“For autonomous vehicles that rely on smooth roads and clear signals, a broken traffic light could conceivably pose a major problem. To get around the […]
Amazon is hauling cargo in self-driving trucks developed by Embark
“Amazon is using self-driving trucks developed by Embark to haul some cargo on the I-10 interstate highway, CNBC has learned. CNBC has learned that Amazon […]
IBM Scientists Predict How Blockchain & AI Can Tackle the Global Food Crisis
“At its flagship technology conference Think 2019, Armonk-headquartered tech giant IBM is addressing the issue of hunger and will introduce scientists working on solutions to […]
Robots and AI to give doctors more time with patients, says report
“Robots, artificial intelligence and smart speakers will ease the burden on doctors and give them more time with patients, according to an NHS report on the […]
Artificial “Electronic Skin” Could Warn Humans of Impending Danger
“Researchers at the University of Connecticut and University of Toronto have developed artificial skin that could give its wearer — robotic or human — superhuman capabilities. The stretchable skin […]
Virtual Caregiver Technology to Reduce Long-Term Costs by 92 Percent by 2050
“The cost of caregiving has been overwhelming for patients with chronic illnesses, the aging and associated families and caregivers. According to financial demographics, as little […]
Convergence of AI, Blockchain, and Digital Health Tech to Drive Care Delivery Innovation, Study Says
“”In this highly digitized environment, artificial intelligence (AI) will permeate the life sciences ecosystem and its use in healthcare IT (HIT) is likely to cross $1.7 billion by the end of […]
Machine Learning Could Reduce Testing, Improve Treatment for Intensive Care Patients
“Doctors in intensive care units face a continual dilemma: Every blood test they order could yield critical information, but also adds costs and risks for […]
Artificial Intelligence Can Dramatically Cut Time Needed to Process Abnormal Chest X-Rays
“New research has found that a novel Artificial Intelligence (AI) system can dramatically reduce the time needed to ensure that abnormal chest X-rays with critical […]
AI, the Law, and Our Future
“Scientists and policymakers converged at MIT on Tuesday to discuss one of the hardest problems in artificial intelligence: How to govern it. The first MIT […]
Outsmarting waste: Does AI hold the key to a circular economy?
“The term ‘Artificial Intelligence’ (AI) can be a frightening one. Anyone who has seen 2001: A Space Odyssey knows what might happen if a computer gets […]
This is what the cities of the future could look like
“As cities become an even more important driver of the global economy and wealth, it’s becoming crucial to ensure that they are optimized to maximize […]
India Is Launching the Largest Basic Income Experiment in History
“The small Indian state of Sikkim is about to launch a basic income experiment that will provide cash payments to each of its 610,000 citizens — […]
USA: Blockchain Technology to Revitalize the Health Department’s Contract Acquisition Function
USA: Blockchain Technology to Revitalize the Health Department’s Contract Acquisition Function
Mainstream Crypto Adoption Is Here: Buy Bitcoin (BTC) At The US Supermarkets
Mainstream Crypto Adoption Is Here: Buy Bitcoin (BTC) At The US Supermarkets
New Lightning Strike Electric Motorcycle Coming Soon With 150 Mile Range, 150 MPH Max Speed, 35 Minute DC Charging —…
New Lightning Strike Electric Motorcycle Coming Soon With 150 Mile Range, 150 MPH Max Speed, 35 Minute DC Charging —…
Scientists Mapped Entire Brains at Nanoscale For This Psychadelic Visualization
Scientists Mapped Entire Brains at Nanoscale For This Psychadelic Visualization
The world’s first “artificial pancreas” already hit the market in 2017
The world’s first “artificial pancreas” already hit the market in 2017
A Robot Is Learning to Cook and Clean in an Ikea Kitchen
A Robot Is Learning to Cook and Clean in an Ikea Kitchen
5 Discoveries That Made 2018 a Huge Year for Neuroscience
5 Discoveries That Made 2018 a Huge Year for Neuroscience
We Can Now Grow Perfect Human Blood Vessels in a Lab
We Can Now Grow Perfect Human Blood Vessels in a Lab
Researchers Successfully Turn Breast Cancer Cells Into Fat to Stop Them From Spreading
Researchers Successfully Turn Breast Cancer Cells Into Fat to Stop Them From Spreading
Experts Want to Give Robot Surgeons a Sense of Touch
Experts Want to Give Robot Surgeons a Sense of Touch
Giving up gas: China’s Shenzhen switches to electric taxis
Giving up gas: China’s Shenzhen switches to electric taxis
Synthetic organisms are about to challenge what ‘alive’ really means
Synthetic organisms are about to challenge what ‘alive’ really means