AI
Apple Acquires Video AI Startup Vilnyx for $50 Million USD
Vilnyx works in advanced artificial intelligence that could boost the iPhone's AI across various devices.
Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai Calls for ‘Sensible’ Regulation of AI
Pichai believes that international alignment will be critical to creating a global regulatory standard for the development of AI.
Australia Launches World-First AI Camera System to Prevent Distracted Driving
An Australian state has officially launched AI cameras capable of detecting drivers who are using their mobiles illegally.
Apple Hires Google AI Expert Ian Goodfellow as Director of Machine Learning
One of Google's top AI experts has left the company to join Apple's special projects group.
Apple Quietly Acquires Privacy-Conscious AI Start-Up Silk Labs
Apple’s AI push into on-device machine learning continues, with news of its acquisition of Silk Labs.
Apple Hires Google’s AI Chief to Broaden Siri and Self-Driving Car Programs
Apple has hired Google's Chief of Search and Artificial Intelligence John Giannandrea to run their "machine learning and AI strategy."
Microsoft Pix Updated with Business Card Scanner, LinkedIn Integration
Microsoft has released an update for Pix, its AI-powered camera app for iOS.
Smart Speaker Test Finds Apple’s HomePod with Siri in Last Place
Loop Ventures' Gene Munster put the HomePod to a test with 782 different queries against its smart speaker competitors.
LifeBeam Vi Headphones Review: An AI-Based Personal Trainer Who’s Always With You
A detailed review of LifeBeam's Vi Headphones that attempt to use AI to make you a smarter runner.
Updated Kodak Moments App Uses AI to Find Forgotten Gems in Your Photos
The app uses algorithms and AI to figure out which of your photos might be worth resurfacing.
Siri Co-Founder Tom Gruber Gives TED Talk on ‘Humanistic AI’
Earlier this year in April, Apple product designer and Siri co-founder Tom Gruber gave a TED Talk, during which he spoke about his vision of the future of computers and artificial intelligence.
Apple Launches Blog Dedicated to Machine Learning Research
Apple launched a new blog today where it plans to publish academic-style papers looking at new applications and techniques in machine learning.