Technology
10 Ways AI Was Used for Good This Year
Artificial intelligence does not have to threaten humans; it can also work with us to solve big problems. Are you still feeling a little wary of algorithms? We rounded up a slew of stories from the past year that demonstrate the many ways in which this technology can have a positive impact. Click here to…
Read MoreWhat is 5G?
5G—or fifth-generation wireless technology—is powering the Fourth Industrial Revolution. Sure, 5G is faster than 4G. But 5G is more than just (a lot) faster: the connectivity made possible with 5G is significantly more secure and more stable than its predecessors. To date, 5G will enable four key use-case archetypes, they are: 1- Enhanced mobile broadband. The faster speed,…
Read MoreTikTok’s plan to not screw up midterms
TikTok has struggled with election misinformation in the US and other countries, but it hopes to better protect users during the upcoming midterms through: Improved labeling on political videos that people can use to access an “Elections Center” with authoritative sources in 45+ languages. Strong enforcement of its paid political ad ban, even for videos influencers make on behalf…
Read MoreBMW starts selling heated seat subscriptions for $18 a month
BMW is now selling subscriptions for heated seats in a number of countries — the latest example of the company’s adoption of microtransactions for high-end car features. A monthly subscription to heat your BMW’s front seats costs roughly $18, with options to subscribe for a year ($180), three years ($300), or pay for “unlimited” access…
Read MoreHow AI and video are redefining talent recruitment
While there’s a vast amount of data available for HR and talent analytics today, most organizations are still not reaping the benefits of their analytics investments. Gartner reports that just 21% of HR leaders use data to “shape talent acquisition and recruiting strategies, improve employee engagement and inform other business decisions.” Myinterview believe the traditional CV is fast becoming…
Read MoreDeepMind applies AI to controlling nuclear fusion reactors
DeepMind, the AI lab backed by Google parent company Alphabet, today announced that it used AI to successfully control superheated matter inside a nuclear fusion reactor. Nuclear fusion — the reaction that powers stars, including the Sun — promises clean, limitless energy by smashing and fusing hydrogen atoms into helium. Unlike some energy sources, fusion…
Read MoreBeethoven’s Unfinished 10th Symphony Brought to Life by Artificial Intelligence
Nearly 200 years after his death, the German composer’s musical scratch was pieced together by machine—with a lot of human help. Every morning at five o’clock, composer Walter Werzowa would sit down at his computer to anticipate a particular daily e-mail. It came from six time zones away, where a team had been working all night…
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