Apple CEO Tim Cook On AI: ‘I Don’t Think We Should Throw Our Privacy Away’
Apple CEO Tim Cook doesn't believe that the future of artificial intelligence will infringe on users' privacy, the way many people believe the technology does now. After promising big investments in machine learning during Apple's fourth quarter earnings call, Cook said that he thinks that AI and user privacy can co-exist (via MacRumors). Responding to...
Snapchat Bluetooth SIG Membership Fuels Rumours of AR Hardware
Snapchat joins Bluetooth SIG fuelling rumours of building artificial intelligence hardware.
Apple Acquires Seattle-Based Machine Learning Startup Turi For $200 Million
Apple has acquired small Seattle-based startup, specializing in machine learning, Turi for around $200 million.
Microsoft Will Reportedly Acquire AI-Powered Keyboard Maker SwiftKey For $250 Million
Microsoft may acquire AI-powered Keyboard Maker SwiftKey for around $250 million.
Apple Acquires Facial Recognition Startup Emotient
Apple buys artificial intelligence startup Emotient.
Facebook Reportedly Giving Some Developers Access to SDK to Build Chat Bots
Facebook is giving select third party developers access to an SDK to let them build their own chat bots for Messenger.
Google Will Reportedly Challenge Facebook With New Intelligent Messaging App
Google is reportedly working on a new intelligent messaging app.
Apple’s Secrecy Policy Stifles Artificial Intelligence Development
Apple's secrecy policy hurts its artificial intelligence development.
Apple Hires AI Expert From Nvidia With Experience in Self-Driving Car Systems, Deep Learning
Apple has hired Nvidia's Jonathan Cohen, director of deep learning software for the company, according to Cohen's LinkedIn page.
Apple Looking to Hire 86 More Artificial Intelligence Experts: Reuters
Apple is looking to hire 86 more employees with expertise in the branch of artificial intelligence, reports Reuters.