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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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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.
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29 Apr
Coronavirus and hospitality: Robotics startup Karakuri navigates “tough times for restaurants”
One of the industries undoubtedly feeling the effects of the current Covid-19 coronavirus pandemic is the restaurants and hospitality industry.
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28 Apr
Coronavirus: AI used to identify Covid-19 in lung x-rays
Researchers at Brunel University London have used artificial intelligence (AI) to correctly identify coronavirus on patients’ lungs.
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27 Apr
Coronavirus to drive adoption of medical robots in India: Report
The global shortage of personal protective equipment (PPE) during the coronavirus pandemic is expected to drive the adoption of medical robots in India, according to analytics firm GlobalData.
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24 Apr
Coronavirus case studies: How Rainbird’s intelligent automation is taking pressure off the NHS
As it battles the coronavirus, the NHS is under pressure on many fronts, not least around staffing, but automation technology by Rainbird is helping take the strain.
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22 Apr
Artificial intelligence trends: Machine learning leads Twitter mentions in Q1 2020
Verdict lists the top five terms tweeted on artificial intelligence in Q1 2020, based on data from GlobalData’s Influencer Platform.
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21 Apr
Robots could soon assist in fighting fires in dangerous environments
Robotics company Milrem Robotics and InnoVfoam, a foam extinguishing technology specialist, are developing a firefighting robot designed to put out fires in the most hostile environments.
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20 Apr
AI in the business world: Where are we now?
A current joke among data scientists is “If It’s built in Python it’s ML (machine learning), if it’s built in PowerPoint it’s AI.” Businesses have been talking a big game about industry advances through increasing automation, but in reality, AI is still far more notional than functional.
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17 Apr
Coronavirus case studies: How GoSpace AI is helping companies rethink the office
Prior to the Covid-19 coronavirus pandemic, many organisations were exploring a transition in working life, where the static office would be replaced with a hybrid approach, reflecting the footloose manner in which many employees can now work.
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17 Apr
Biggest companies trending on disruptive tech in Q1 2020: Top companies and individuals to follow
GlobalData research has found the top companies trending in disruptive tech based on their performance and engagement online.
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14 Apr
Coronavirus: ‘Robocop’ will now tell you to wash your hands
Security robot maker Knightscope has rolled out a “Covid-19 Public Safety Announcement” upgrade to its fleet of autonomous ‘robocops’.
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9 Apr
Social media data used to predict future UK spikes in coronavirus cases
Social media data has been used to predict where in the UK could be next to experience a spike in coronavirus cases.
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25 Mar
Coronavirus chatbot answers Estonians’ pandemic questions
A state-backed chatbot is providing coronavirus information across Estonian government websites to help keep the public informed during the crisis.
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18 Mar
Temperature-checking robots to combat coronavirus in China
5G-powered coronavirus robots have been deployed in various cities in China as part of continued efforts to control the spread of COVID-19.
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12 Mar
AI at work: No mass unemployment but change ahead, says Daniel Susskind
Artificial intelligence (AI) is not going to result in widespread unemployment but will cause a slow transformation of our lives at work, according to Oxford University economist and author Dr Daniel Susskind.
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11 Mar
Project Debater gives IBM Watson natural language processing boost
Tech giant IBM is making the technology that underpins its AI debating system, Project Debater, commercially available to enterprises to help them understand the language of business.
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9 Mar
Many misconceptions around RPA still exist, survey reveals
Robotic Process Automation, or RPA, is regularly cited as a key enterprise technology, but according to a survey published today, there are serious misconceptions surrounding the technology.
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6 Mar
Hannah Fry: Data could help control UK coronavirus outbreak
There have been 163 confirmed COVID-19, or novel coronavirus, cases in the UK, with public health officials under pressure to limit the further spread of the virus.
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5 Mar
AI captain of Atlantic-crossing autonomous ship to begin sea trials
The artificial intelligence (AI) captain that will take the helm of the Mayflower Autonomous Ship when it embarks on a historic unmanned voyage across the Atlantic later this year is set to begin its first sea trials this month.
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4 Mar
Psychological theory could help teach robots to walk
A psychological theory known as perceptual control theory could help accelerate the important but challenging task of teaching robots to walk.
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3 Mar
Smart cities: Leading private smart city companies named
The main services within the smart city stack are consulting and integration services.
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3 Mar
More AI regulation needed, say three-quarters of Verdict readers
Artificial intelligence (AI) does not currently have enough regulation, according to the overwhelming majority of Verdict readers, many of whom work in the technology industry.
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2 Mar
Computer vision (CV): Leading public companies named
CV is a nascent market but it contains a plethora of both big technology companies and disruptors.
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28 Feb
Technology Media and Telecoms (TMT) trends: Artificial Intelligence
Technology, media and telecoms (TMT) regulators will ponder rather than act on AI.
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28 Feb
UK AI industry sees boost with two major investment projects
The UK artificial intelligence (AI) industry has today received a significant boost with the announcement of two separate projects that will increase both investment and jobs in the sector.
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27 Feb
Estonia outlines plans for #KrattAI virtual assistant
The Estonian government has outlined its vision for its network of public service artificial intelligence (AI) assistants, known as #KrattAI.
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27 Feb
Tractable raises $25m to harness AI for disaster recovery
Startup Tractable has today announced that it has raised $25m in a Series C investment round to further its artificial intelligence (AI) to assist with accident and disaster recovery.
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25 Feb
Computer vision: Key technology trends revealed
The explosion in the volume of visual data, coupled with the increased sophistication of artificial neural networks and the availability of chips created specifically for artificial intelligence processes, will all drive growth in computer vision (CV) over the coming years.
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19 Feb
European Commission proposes AI regulation in “ambitious” digital strategy
The European Commission has published its new European digital strategy, which includes proposals for tighter regulation of artificial intelligence (AI) and a data strategy aimed at levelling the playing field with US tech giants.
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18 Feb
Defining the concept of AI and how it will change business
Artificial intelligence (AI) is now very much part of our collective consciousness, which is increasingly validated in the world around us.