The Voice Shopping Market Is About to Take Off
The rapid rise of smart speakers over the past few years is nothing compared to what we’re about to see, at least according to new research from strategy consulting firm OC&C Strategy Consultants. Voice shopping is expected to skyrocket from its current $2 billion market value to $40 billion by 2022. This massive expansion will […]
Google Makes AR Search Tool Available for All New Phones
Tired of having to type in keywords every time you want to search for something? Well, you’re in luck! Google is releasing their augmented reality (AR) search tool, Lens, for practically all newer phone models. The Hindered Future of Search Last May, Google released what many were calling “the future of search.” Any time you […]
Will Robots Be Friend or Foe to Humanity?
Evil robots are a beloved staple of the science fiction genre, no matter the medium. Usually equipped with unparalleled artificial intelligence (AI) and a sleek, indestructible chassis to match its dangerous cunning, bots like these have been in dozens of post-apocalyptic stories where humanity’s fate rests on the shoulders of only a few surviving protagonists. […]
The Dangerous Potential Exploits of AI
The possibilities with artificial intelligence (AI) seem endless. At first read, it’s normal for that sentence to have a positive connotation. But just as with any other tool, AI development could be used for nefarious purposes. And while it’s certainly unpleasant to ponder, it’s absolutely something that’s necessary for techies, developers, and the general public […]
A Tech Company’s Seating Chart Gives Its Priorities Away
You can tell a lot about a company from its seating chart. At Overstock.com, CEO Patrick Byrne walks past a small research team whenever he steps out of his office. Google’s CEO Sundar Pichai’s office is right next to the Google Brain and artificial intelligence (AI) development team. John Kotter is a Professor Emeritus at Harvard Business […]
Are Robots the Future of FinTech?
The rapid development of artificial intelligence (AI) over the past few years has already had a profound impact on FinTech in more ways than one. Wealth management, one of the biggest sectors of finance, is currently in the midst of an AI-fueled disruption. To survive this change, wealth managers must realize that this technological shift […]
Is Bias Creep in AI Inevitable?
Artificial intelligence (AI) is one of the biggest technologies of our future. Every country and organization is preparing for the AI revolution in their own way. But when humans are involved with building the foundations of AI, can AI truly be objective? Tech leaders have been publicly expressing their opinions of AI’s potential to create […]
The Incoming Three Waves of Automation: Is AI Going to Change Everything?
By 2030, multinational consulting firm PwC estimates that artificial intelligence (AI) could boost the global economy by as much as $15 trillion. But to get to that point, society will have to endure three different waves of automation. Each one will bring its own unique set of benefits and challenges as AI integrates with the […]
Google Wants to Predict Your Medical Outcome at the Hospital
Artificial intelligence (AI) is already making an enormous impact in the global healthcare community. But Google has more ambitious goals in store for the future of MedTech development — it wants to accurately predict your health outcome at the time of your admittance to a hospital. Connecting the Dots On January 24th, 34 Google AI researchers […]
AI Is Now Deciding Bail for Suspected Criminals
In our previous news segments, we’ve discussed how artificial intelligence (AI) is affecting healthcare, education, and finance. Now, we can add the law to that list. AI-powered algorithms are helping judges in courtrooms across the country make bail decisions. A Need for Reform Cash bail, a policy that has been part of the U.S. courts […]