A team of researchers at Carnegie Mellon University and other institutions have released an early version of an app that they claim can determine whether you might have COVID-19, just by analysing your voice. FUTURISM
Read MoreWhen the field emerged at the end of the 20th century it was hoped that computers would be able to operate on their own, with human-like abilities - a capability known as generalised AI. BBC NEWS
Read MoreWe used to worry about AI turning our world into gray goo. But maybe we should be more afraid of it bringing in a Starbucks and a Lululemon. FAST COMPANY
Read MoreThe government is investing in an AI-based tool that could help catch illegal opioid sales on the internet. But the same approach could find lots of other illicit transactions. VOX
Read MoreAn artificial intelligence program has been developed that is better at spotting breast cancer in mammograms than expert radiologists. THE GUARDIAN
Read MoreAI Now’s report argues that because AI tools like facial recognition, and especially emotion-detecting algorithms, can be highly inaccurate — and propagate systematic racial and gender biases — they should be removed from society. FUTURISM
Read MoreA team of researchers used a type of artificial intelligence to predict attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in patients by having it analyze magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans. According to a new paper published in the journal Radiology: Artificial Intelligence, their technique could also be used to spot other neurological conditions. FUTURISM
Read MoreThe AgroPad can analyse soil in seconds, meaning it could improve crop yields and reduce the use of fertilisers. THOMSON REUTERS FOUNDATION
Read MoreWith AI, data can be processed to show exactly when and where farmers should add water or fertiliser, and help strengthen their understanding of crop losses. THOMSON REUTERS FOUNDATION
Read MoreHow will artificial intelligence change the cities we live in? Made with the help of Theo Tryfonas from Bristol University. BBC NEWS
Read MoreFarmers could soon get a better understanding of how pigs are feeling thanks to artificial intelligence. The technology, which is in its early stages, scans the animals' faces to try and identify whether an animal is stressed or happy. BBC NEWS
Read MoreThe NHS in England is setting up a national artificial intelligence laboratory to enhance care of patients and research. The Health Secretary, Matt Hancock, said AI had "enormous power" to improve care, save lives and ensure doctors had more time to spend with patients. He has announced £250m will be spent on boosting the role of AI within the health service. BBC NEWS
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