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Supernormal Raises $10M to Automatically Transcribe and Summarize Meetings
[Investing]
2023/02/02 09:07
Generative AI is the tech industry’s buzzword of the moment. It’s no wonder — the VC firm Sequoia not long ago predicted that generative AI, which comprises AI that can generate text, art and more from prompts, could yield trillions of dollars in economic value over the long run. Is that simply the optimistic musing of a firm heavily invested in the space? Perhaps. On the other hand, generat...
(Infographic) Generative AI Explained by AI
[Business]
2023/02/02 09:06
After years of research, it appears that artificial intelligence (AI) is reaching a sort of tipping point, capturing the imaginations of everyone from students saving time on their essay writing to leaders at the world’s largest tech companies. Excitement is building around the possibilities that AI tools unlock, but what exactly these tools are capable of and how they work is still not widely...
The World’s Next Big Inflation Surprise Is Looming In China
[Investing]
2023/02/02 09:05
Back in September 2016 as then-Chair Janet Yellen mulled the Federal Reserve’s first interest-rate hike in almost a decade, China’s economic and market wobbles were among reasons she ended up staying her hand.It was a sign of China’s growing heft and marked the first time the Asian nation’s fortunes had so clearly affected policy at the all-powerful Fed.This year, history may be about to re...
(Video) Fraunhofer's evoBOT - The Evolution of Autonomous Mobile Robotic Systems
[Tech]
2023/02/02 09:04
Some people are afraid that robots will one day take over all our jobs and render humans basically useless, at least in some industries. So far though, we’re not seeing a robot apocalypse just yet but we are seeing ways that these machines can actually help lighten the load for us. We’re seeing some advances in logistics and shipping that will be beneficial for workers rather than a threat to...
TikTok Hit A Billion Users In Record Time, Download Show No Sign of Slowing
[Business]
2023/02/02 09:03
In devastating news for lip-syncers and procrastinators, TikTok looks to be edging closer to a potential ban in the US as a House panel gears up to vote on the motion next month. Shou Zi Chew, the CEO of the Chinese-owned video platform, will testify before Congress in March to defend the app’s alleged CCP affiliation, data security practices, and the impact it's having on American children.St...
(Paper) Terminator ? Metal Robot Can Melt Its Way Out of Tight Spaces to Escape
[Tech]
2023/02/01 09:10
A millimetre-sized robot made from a mix of liquid metal and microscopic magnetic pieces can stretch, move or melt. It could be used to fix electronics or remove objects from the body.A miniature, shape-shifting robot can liquefy itself and reform, allowing it to complete tasks in hard-to-access places and even escape cages. It could eventually be used as a hands-free soldering machine or a too...
(PDF) Mckinsey - Unlocking The Industrial Potential of Robotics and Automation
[Tech]
2023/02/01 09:09
Results from the 2022 McKinsey Global Industrial Robotics Survey reveal that industrial companies are set to spend heavily on robotics and automation. However, many will need help to complete the journey.Across the industrial world, companies are betting big on robotics and automation. For many, automated systems will account for 25 percent of capital spending over the next five years, results...
Nike and Tiffany's First Collaboration
[Business]
2023/02/01 09:08
Nike and Tiffany and Co are dropping one of the year's biggest sneakers. All the rumours were true and here's your first look at the Nike x Tiffany & Co. Air Force 1 1837.Nike gets sneaker collaborations. No. It owns them. The Oregon-based label just knows what the people want. Louis Vuitton. Supreme. Carhartt. Sacai. Off-White. Jacquemus. Ambush. Comme des Garçons. It's partnered with all...
(Paper) Google - MusicLM : Generating Music From Text
[Tech]
2023/02/01 09:07
Your musical wish is MusicLM's command, making audio from "rich captions."Researchers from Google announced a new generative AI model called MusicLM that can create 24 KHz musical audio from text descriptions, such as "a calming violin melody backed by a distorted guitar riff." It can also transform a hummed melody into a different musical style and output music for several minutes.MusicLM uses...
