AI
Public spaces facial recognition might be suspended according to EU’s AI draft white paper
The EU's new leadership, which took office in December, announced it would initiate legislation for AI technology within its first 100 days…
New AI technique co-hosted by Microsoft and the British Home Office to block online child grooming launched
A new technique which uses artificial intelligence (AI) to identify and block child grooming conversations online has been launched by the Home…
Finland offers Artificial Intelligence course as ‘Christmas gift’ to all EU citizens
Finland is offering a hi-tech Christmas gift to all European Union citizens - a free-of-charge online course in artificial intelligence, in their…
UK government backs Microsoft and University of Cambridge mission to build better AI
The UK government is backing a multi-million-pound initiative to help researchers improve artificial intelligence so it can be used more effectively in…
Novartis and Microsoft to develop drugs using AI
Swiss pharmaceutical firm Novartis and computer giant Microsoft have signed a five-year partnership deal aimed at transforming the Basel-based pharma’s business -…
Lego embraces AI to translate instructions into audio and braille
Lego is using artificial intelligence to translate building instructions into audio and braille to help visually-impaired children enjoy their play sets. The…
Microsoft’s AI team engages Former Apple SIRI chief
Bill Stasior, the former head of Apple’s Siri division, is leaving the company after nearly 1a decade to join Microsoft’s artificial intelligence…
AI deployed in streamlining domestic waste sorting in China
Waste sorting is becoming less of a burden in China, especially with artificial intelligence helping streamline the process. Shanghai enacted its compulsory…
Enabling AI in the pharmaceutical sector
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a very topical subject although the art of using computers to mimic human cognition has been with us…
Microsoft implements new AI curriculum for government personnel
Microsoft has implemented a new curriculum under its online business education program with the goal to help government personnel understand the advantages…
Microsoft and Sony form strategic partnership which will shape the future of gaming
Microsoft and Sony, the company's behind Xbox One and PS4 respectively, -have decided on a strategic partnership. The two companies plan on…
Microsoft teams up with colleges and universities to address the technical skills gap
Microsoft Corp. announced new partnerships with global higher education institutions to align and integrate Microsoft’s technical skills programs and credentials to help…