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French AI Defense Startup Tracks Geospatial Data With New Savoir-Faire

French AI Defense Startup Tracks Geospatial Data With New Savoir-Faire

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is growing fast, upwards and outwards, out of its adolescence. We have moved beyond the cats and dogs phase of Machine Learning (ML) where two furry animals, each with four legs, teeth and claws might be mistaken for each other.

Forbes July 17, 2020
An algorithm that merges online and offline reinforcement learning

An algorithm that merges online and offline reinforcement learning

In recent years, a growing number of researchers have been developing artificial neural network (ANN)- based models that can be trained using a technique known as reinforcement learning (RL). RL entails training artificial agents to solve a variety of tasks by giving them “rewards” when they perform well, for instance, when they classify an image correctly.

Tech Xplore July 16, 2020
Deep Learning AI Needs Tools To Adapt To Changes In The Data Environment

Deep Learning AI Needs Tools To Adapt To Changes In The Data Environment

In the continuing theme of higher level tools to improve developing useful applications, today we’ll visit feature engineering in a changing environment.

Forbes July 16, 2020
Google Cloud Goes More Vertical, Adds Security And Trust Capabilities To Its Digital Transformation Toolbox

Google Cloud Goes More Vertical, Adds Security And Trust Capabilities To Its Digital Transformation Toolbox

A lot has changed since last year’s in-person Google Cloud Next. For the first time, Google Cloud Next is “in the cloud” on recorded video led by Google and Alphabet Inc CEO Sundar Pichai and Google Cloud CEO Thomas Kurian.

Forbes July 16, 2020
Google Meet Upgrade Aims To Make Zoombombing A Thing Of The Past

Google Meet Upgrade Aims To Make Zoombombing A Thing Of The Past

Google Meet has just announced an update which will mean that Zoombombing is history. It’s been confirmed that it will be rolled out to G Suite for Education customers and was announced in the G Suite Updates blog and picked up by Damien Wilde at 9to5Google.

Forbes July 15, 2020
Researchers give robots intelligent sensing abilities to carry out complex tasks

Researchers give robots intelligent sensing abilities to carry out complex tasks

Picking up a can of soft drink may be a simple task for humans, but this is a complex task for robots—it has to locate the object, deduce its shape, determine the right amount of strength to use, and grasp the object without letting it slip.

Tech Xplore July 15, 2020
5 tips on how to manage your cross-cultural startup team

5 tips on how to manage your cross-cultural startup team

Managing cross-cultural teams poses challenges for founders – when not managed properly, team dynamics can lead to a recipe for disaster. Thankfully we’ve identified several aspects founders can take into consideration to make sure their cross-cultural teams are managed properly and working frictionlessly in the same direction.

EU-Startups July 15, 2020
Zooming In On Cyber Governance: Top Ten Actions For Boards And Execs

Zooming In On Cyber Governance: Top Ten Actions For Boards And Execs

Shortly after the coronavirus shutdowns began in March 2020, businesses and people across the country started using Zoom for remote working, video meetings, and keeping up with family and friends.

Forbes July 14, 2020
Cyberwarfare Requires Speed, Adaptability And Visibility To Win

Cyberwarfare Requires Speed, Adaptability And Visibility To Win

Cybersecurity is now a war of attrition. Companies face new threats every day, and it is impossible to keep up with the frequency and volume of vulnerabilities that profoundly impact a company’s IT hygiene.

Forbes July 14, 2020
A transparent artificial muscle to enable camouflaging in soft robots

A transparent artificial muscle to enable camouflaging in soft robots

The ability to become transparent is a considerable evolutionary advantage, as it allows animals to blend in with their environment, avoid predators and mask their movements. Robots with similar capabilities could be of great value for a number of applications, for instance, aiding surveillance and research that involves observing animals in their natural habitat.

Tech Xplore July 14, 2020
Robotic gripper with soft, sensitive fingers can handle cables with unprecedented dexterity

Robotic gripper with soft, sensitive fingers can handle cables with unprecedented dexterity

For humans, it can be challenging to manipulate thin flexible objects like ropes, wires, or cables. But if these problems are hard for humans, they are nearly impossible for robots. As a cable slides between the fingers, its shape is constantly changing, and the robot’s fingers must be constantly sensing and adjusting the cable’s position and motion.

Tech Xplore July 14, 2020
How Companies Are Using AI To Predict Human Emotion

How Companies Are Using AI To Predict Human Emotion

Forbes catches up with Element Human to discuss how they’re implementing AI technology to hone a brand’s ability to predict the way a product will be received emotionally by the public.

Forbes July 14, 2020
HSBC to set up offshore banking unit in India's GIFT fintech city

HSBC to set up offshore banking unit in India's GIFT fintech city

HSBC has been approved to set up an office in the Gujarat International Finance Tech (GIFT) City, one of India’s largest special economic zones (SEZs), it was announced yesterday.

International Investment July 14, 2020
How Companies Are Using AI To Predict Human Emotion

How Companies Are Using AI To Predict Human Emotion

Forbes catches up with Element Human to discuss how they’re implementing AI technology to hone a brand’s ability to predict the way a product will be received emotionally by the public.

Forbes July 14, 2020
How to build an amazing user community around your startup – even post-COVID

How to build an amazing user community around your startup – even post-COVID

In the early stages of launching your startup, investing beyond product and growth might seem counter-intuitive. But developing a strong community around your startup isn’t just a nice-to-have – it’s also a crucial business driver.

EU-Startups July 14, 2020