AI
Google's DeepMind to peek at NHS eye scans for disease analysis
Posted in Medicine on 5th Jul, 2016
by Alex Muller
One million anonymised eye scans from Moorfields Eye Hospital will be used to train an artificial intelligence (AI) system from Google.
Sony is Getting Back into Making Robots
Posted in Business on 3rd Jul, 2016
by Alex Muller
Sony is planning to get back into the robot business with machines capable of forming emotional bonds with humans, the companys CEO has said.
Japanese Software Company Develops Forex Trading App for the Pepper Robot
Posted in Software on 2nd Jul, 2016
by Alex Muller
The Forex Robotics Corporation trading app will be using Pepper's AI to make trades on the OANDA FxTrade currency trading platform.
Artificial synapse said to rival biological synapses in energy consumption and function
Posted in Science on 28th Jun, 2016
by Alex Muller
An artificial synapse that emulates a biological synapse while requiring less energy has been developed by POSTECH researchers in Korea.
Artificial Intelligence Explodes: New Deal Activity Record For AI Startups
Posted in Business on 26th Jun, 2016
by Alex Muller
In Q1'16, there were over 140 deals to startups focused on AI. Khosla Ventures emerges as most active VC investor in the category.