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Automation, robotics and artificial intelligence news, features and analysis. Verdict covers the latest on AI, automation, robots and drones, with news and insight from some of the world’s leading experts. AI is transforming the way we work, live and play, and there is far more change ahead as technology advances further.
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13 Jul
Facial recognition applied to social distancing, mask control
A facial recognition company has adapted its technology to detect compliance with Covid-19, giving it the ability to, among others, monitor social distancing and detect whether people are wearing a mask.
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10 Jul
Clearview AI under investigation by UK and Australian data regulators
The Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) and the UK’s Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) have launched an investigation into facial recognition software company Clearview AI.
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10 Jul
Dubai Cyber Index to kick start cyber security push
The Dubai Cyber Index has been launched as part of the state government’s push to make its local cyber space safer and more resilient.
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10 Jul
UAE minister for AI and digital economy on the opportunities for tech companies to grow in Abu Dhabi
In 2017 the UAE signalled its commitment to technological innovation when it appointed HE Omar Al Olama as the first minister for artificial intelligence of any country in the world.
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7 Jul
Rainbird develops AI tool to assess frontline workers’ Covid-19 risk
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital, along with artificial intelligence firm Rainbird, have developed a tool to assess the risk of frontline workers being exposed to Covid-19.
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24 Jun
Self-driving hospital beds and social distancing sensors: Covid-19 innovation
Digital Concepts Engineering (DCE) has used its experience in the military, agricultural and nuclear industries to repurpose its tech with the aim of responding to the Covid-19 coronavirus pandemic, and the result is self-driving hospital beds designed to safeguard medical staff, and social distancing sensors for unmanned vehicles.
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23 Jun
Temperature screening robot to support reopening offices
Sphero spin-out Misty Robotics has announced an updated robot that leverages a thermal camera sensor to provide friendly temperature screening for offices.
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18 Jun
Biggest influencers in AI in May 2020: The top companies and individuals to follow
GlobalData research has found the top artificial intelligence (AI) influencers based on their performance and engagement online.
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18 Jun
CTO Talk: Q&A with Cervest’s Alex Rahin
Alex Rahin is the chief product & technology officer at Cervest, a startup that uses artificial intelligence to predict the risks and effects of climate volatility.
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17 Jun
ESET CTO: AI needs “a human involved” to be an effective cybersecurity tool
Artificial Intelligence is most effective in cybersecurity with “a human involved”, according to the CTO of internet security company ESET.
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16 Jun
Coronavirus-fighting AI “putting thousands or more lives at risk”
Artificial intelligence (AI) technologies that are being deployed to help inform the general public about the coronavirus; provide diagnostic support and track the spread of the virus are inconsistent in quality, and in the worst cases are putting lives at risk, according to analysis by the World Economic Forum.
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12 Jun
Emotion detection brought to facial recognition to disrupt market research
Facial recognition use by police may be experiencing a severe public backlash, but when combined with emotion detection, it presents an appealing advance for market research.
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12 Jun
Amazon facial recognition police ban boosts stock prices, but is it enough?
Amazon has announced a one-year ban on its facial recognition technology Rekognition, following criticism of its deployment by police forces.
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10 Jun
Facial recognition technology in the spotlight as IBM walks away
IBM‘s decision to no longer offer general purpose facial recognition (FR) technology comes at a time when police activity is under increased scrutiny following the anti-racist protests across the US.
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9 Jun
UK government collaborates on AI procurement guidelines
The UK government, World Economic Forum and other stakeholders have collaborated to develop a set of guidelines for the responsible and ethical deployment of AI.
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8 Jun
Artificial intelligence harnessed to enforce face mask use on public transport and beyond
Artificial intelligence (AI) that can detect if a person is wearing a face mask or similar protective face covering has been launched for deployment in public and private locations.
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5 Jun
Racist facial recognition technology is being used by police at anti-racism protests
The protests that have sparked across the US and around the world following the killing of George Floyd by a Minneapolis police officer have drawn sharp attention to the systematic racism embedded in Western society, and in particular, law enforcement.
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3 Jun
ICRC: International limits on autonomous weapon systems are needed
International limits on autonomous weapon systems are necessary to “preserve human control”, according to two international non-profit organisations.
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1 Jun
OTTO Motors raises $29m to meet growing demand for warehouse robots
Autonomous warehouse robot maker OTTO Motors has raised $29m in a Series C funding round to help meet the growing demand from manufacturers for mobile robots.
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29 May
Amazon’s facial recognition wrongly matches over 100 politicians with mugshots
Amazon’s facial recognition technology has wrongly matched 105 UK and US politicians with police mugshots, according to a study by Comparitech.
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28 May
Italian club Associazione Sportiva Roma to use AI to “optimise game and business operations”
Italian professional football club Associazione Sportiva Roma has begun a partnership with cyber protection company Acronis to use artificial intelligence (AI) to support its work on and off the pitch.
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28 May
CTO Talk: Q&A with Seldon’s Clive Cox
Clive Cox is the CTO of Seldon, a UK firm that helps businesses deploy artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning models into production.
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22 May
Levelling up: How offensive AI will augment cyberattacks
The mind of an experienced and dedicated cybercriminal works like that of an entrepreneur: the relentless pursuit of profit guides every move they make.
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21 May
Covid-19 will accelerate workplace automation, say business leaders
The majority of professionals expect the Covid-19 pandemic to accelerate the adoption of workplace and industry automation.
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20 May
Biggest influencers in big data in Q1 2020: The top companies and individuals to follow
GlobalData research has found the top big data influencers based on their performance and engagement online.
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20 May
Robot roles on the increase during Covid-19 pandemic
The Covid-19 pandemic is driving robot use into the mainstream of everyday life, as machines take over many tasks that are deemed too dangerous for humans.
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19 May
Biggest influencers in AI in Q1 2020: The top companies and individuals to follow
GlobalData research has found the top artificial intelligence influencers based on their performance and engagement online.
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14 May
IoT trends: Artificial intelligence leads Twitter mentions in Q1 2020
Verdict lists the top five terms tweeted on IoT in Q1 2020, based on data from GlobalData’s Influencer Platform.
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11 May
UK police adopting facial recognition, predictive policing without public consultation
A freedom of information (FOI) request has found that UK police forces are largely adopting artificial intelligence (AI) technologies, in particular facial recognition and predictive policing, without any public consultation despite previous assurances that this would take place.
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6 May
IBM launches AI and edge computing products at virtual Think Digital conference
Tech giant IBM has launched new AI and 5G-centric edge computing products at its first virtual Think Digital conference, as new CEO Arvind Krishna sets out “digital transformation” that could come out of the Covid-19 pandemic.