Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning: News

02 Nov 2019

Computer Science

MIT's new 'transformer' robots can self-assemble into different structures

The idea of a real-world 'transformer' might sound a little crazy, but the fact is, the technology is actually coming to life.

31 Oct 2019

India

Now, Microsoft's AI will test your driving skills: Here's how

The task of getting a driver's license in India has long been a tedious (often subjective) process that revolves around the opinion of a single person- your evaluator.

25 Oct 2019

Russia News

Google designed an AI engine that can recognize scents

For years, scientists have struggled to recognize the connection between molecules and odors.

AI-based fintech start-up Crediwatch raises $3.2 million: Details here

Bengaluru-based fintech start-up Crediwatch has raised $3.2 million in Series A round of funding.

Mysterious start-up paying $125,000 to BUY your face for robots

Often, companies shell out huge sums to acquire novel technologies relevant to their businesses.

17 Oct 2019

Tencent

Tencent's AI is changing advertising: Here's how

These days, companies shell millions to market their products and promote them through online platforms like Facebook/Instagram and offline channels like billboards, commercials, and movie/TV show sponsorships.

16 Oct 2019

Elon Musk

This robot can solve Rubik's cube with just one hand

After beating professional DOTA2 players, Elon Musk-backed OpenAI is using its artificial intelligence software for developing self-learning, general-purpose machines.

15 Oct 2019

Mukesh Ambani

Jio launches AI-powered 'Video Call Assistant' at IMC 2019

Mukesh Ambani's Reliance Jio has graced the Indian Mobile Congress 2019 with a revolutionary new product - Video Call Assistant.

11 Oct 2019

Technology

Now, MIT's superhuman tech can see through thick walls

After beating humans in playing professional games and detecting critical diseases, artificial intelligence-backed machines are doing things that are way beyond human control.

03 Oct 2019

iOS

Now, there is an app to detect kids' eye diseases

Young kids often find it hard to express health problems, like when they are having breathing or vision troubles.

29 Sep 2019

Technology

Autoblow AI, the device for "full of surprises" oral sex

Sex toys have been around for a while but they are now turning smarter.

26 Sep 2019

Google

Google releases thousands of deepfakes to combat deepfakes

In a bid to combat the spread of fabricated videos generated by the way of AI, also known as deepfakes, Google has released a dataset containing thousands of deepfakes of its own.

24 Sep 2019

Reddit

'Perfectly real' Deepfakes are coming soon, says industry expert

From marring the reputation of celebrities, showing them in pornographic videos to making business leaders speak nonsense, Deepfake tech has been used to create the wildest stuff possible.

22 Sep 2019

Facebook

Now, Facebook's AI engine will tell you what to wear

Engineers around the world are using Artificial Intelligence (AI) for cancer detection, self-driving vehicles, and many other innovative solutions aimed at making our lives easier and more convenient.

20 Sep 2019

India

Now, you can "call" Google Assistant from a feature phone

In a major move, Google Assistant will now be available in India via a phone call. Sounds regressive? Well, it does make a lot of business sense.

19 Sep 2019

Elon Musk

This AI-powered adventure game rewrites itself in every match

From detecting critical diseases to defeating professional poker players, AI is doing wonders in a range of fields.

19 Sep 2019

Amazon

This 11-year-old is helping kids learn AI, coding: Here's how

Coding drives innovations, but is not that easy to learn at a young age.

17 Sep 2019

Facebook

#NewsBytesExplainer: What are Deepfake videos, how to spot them

In a world driven by social media and messaging services, misinformation can brew and spread in no time.

17 Sep 2019

Google

AI robots can start global wars, former Google engineer warns

While discussing AI and its development, we all worry about the 'doomsday' scenario, where intelligent machines could go rogue and turn against humanity.

09 Sep 2019

Google

Now, Google Assistant will deal with 'on-hold' calls for you

In a matter of weeks, Google would unveil its next flagship, the Pixel 4, with some mind-boggling capabilities.

08 Sep 2019

Zomato

Zomato sacks 541 employees as improved automation made them 'redundant'

Online food delivery and restaurant discovery platform Zomato has laid off 541 people across customer, merchant, and delivery partner support teams.

03 Sep 2019

Mexico

Fraudsters faked CEO's voice using AI, stole Rs. 1.75 crore

Artificial Intelligence is a bane to society, but it is not to say that the tech cannot be misused.

01 Sep 2019

TechCrunch

Soon, this 3D-printed autonomous shuttle could revolutionize your commute

Technology has advanced way beyond our imagination, giving us stuff we never thought would be possible to see in our entire lifetimes.

31 Aug 2019

Facebook

Facebook has an AI assistant for Minecraft: Here's why

From winning complex games to detecting dangerous diseases, artificial intelligence is thriving in a range of fields, improving progressively.

30 Aug 2019

Bengaluru

Robot, developed by IIT engineers, teaches in a Bengaluru school

Robotics and AI are two core things that will define the future of technology and humanity.

29 Aug 2019

Uber

Engineer, who created church to worship AI, stole AI-related secrets

Just recently, an AI engineer by the name Anthony Levandowski started a church worshipping AI - The Way of The Future.

23 Aug 2019

Gmail

Now, Gmail will use AI to correct grammar, spelling mistakes

Writing an email with zero errors requires a lot of effort, especially for people who are no expert in English.

20 Aug 2019

Boston Dynamics

Meet Astro, 'robo-dog' that trains, behaves like a real dog

After Boston Dynamics' creepy SpotMini and Sony's sweet Aibo, we have another four-legged robo-dog on the block - Astro.

07 Aug 2019

Startups

Five companies started by GATE rankers who became entrepreneurs

Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) is one of the most competitive exams for engineering graduates.

07 Aug 2019

BBC

Can artificial intelligence be named inventor? This patent demands so

In a first, a multi-disciplinary international team has filed for a patent application for two inventions on the behalf of artificial intelligence, demanding that the AI be named 'inventor'.

02 Aug 2019

Technology

This 'smart-bed' can sense your snoring and make it stop

About 50% of people have had a snoring problem at some point in their lives. Given how greatly sleep impacts your health, it's imperative to get a good night's sleep.

Now, AI can detect sexual desire from your face

AI engines are already capable enough to detect faces for features like face-unlocking or Animojis.

25 Jul 2019

Facebook

Facebook unveils AI tool capable of mapping the world

Facebook dominates as a social media giant, but its work in the technology industry goes way beyond that.

Indian researchers built an AI to detect deepfake videos

AI has not only given us extremely capable technologies but also some problems to worry about.

14 Jul 2019

Facebook

Facebook's AI just smashed top professionals in six-player poker

The first-ever AI bot created by Facebook has smashed top professionals in no-limit Texas Hold'em, one of the most popular and widely played poker formats in the world.

05 Jul 2019

McDonald's

From products to logos, entire company being built using AI

Over the years, we have seen a tremendous rise in the use of artificial intelligence and machine learning systems.

05 Jul 2019

YouTube

DeepNude, app that made women appear nude, still remains accessible

In a shocking development, multiple outlets have reported that DeepNude, the app that made women appear nude, is still available on the internet.

04 Jul 2019

Facebook

How Facebook's AI sees our life through photos. It's spooky

On Wednesday, all Facebook products - from WhatsApp, main Facebook site to Instagram- suffered a major outage.

03 Jul 2019

Technology

MIT's AI can create images, even edit objects inside them

The folks at MIT have come up with a new AI tool, one that creates images and programmatically edits objects inside them in real time.

28 Jun 2019

Microsoft

Rs. 60L: This is Google's offer to this 22-year-old engineer

Microsoft, Google, and Facebook are some of the world's biggest tech companies, and several aspire to join them.