WednesdayOct 09, 2024 10:00 am

Airlines To Use AI to Reduce Passenger Wait Times

Gate allocation, which may seem easy, is an unexpectedly complicated task. Dr. Joseph Doetsch, Lufthansa Industry Solutions’ Quantum computing lead, reveals that with 10 airplanes and 15 gates, there exist more than 570 billion possibilities. This makes it harder to pick the best gate for every flight, which in turn decreases congestion and amount of fuel needed as well as shortens aircraft taxi times. This is what reduces the amount of time travelers spend on the tarmac. Normally, gates are assigned when flight schedules are published, which is almost 12 months ahead. The assignments are then reviewed one month in…

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MondayOct 07, 2024 10:00 am

AI Tech Ushers in New Era in Surgery at University of Washington

Last month, Proprio announced that its surgery guidance platform had helped complete 50 surgeries successfully. Proprio, a vendor of artificial intelligence (AI)-powered surgical tech, developed Paradigm to help in surgical procedures by modernizing how they were performed and perfected by combining immersive and intelligent tech with expertise held by physicians. It combines the power of light field technology with data intelligence, computer vision and real-time anatomical alignment calculations to make sure that surgeons make informed decisions in the operating room. The tech was designed to combine CT scan data with a visual intraoperative field, allowing for the more accurate placement…

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MondayOct 07, 2024 9:45 am

D-Wave Quantum Inc. (NYSE: QBTS) Adds New Chief Human Resources Officer to Executive Management Team

Sophie Ames will lead the company’s human capital innovation strategy to support its next stage of growth. Her prior experience includes leadership roles at top public and private technology and services companies, including Mitel, ServiceMax, Avaya and more. D-Wave CEO Dr. Alan Baratz said Ames’ proven 25-year track record will help D-Wave’s employee value proposition stand out in a highly competitive labor marketplace. D-Wave Quantum (NYSE: QBTS) (“D-Wave”), a leader in quantum computing systems, software and services, and the first commercial provider of quantum computers, recently announced the appointment of a new chief human resources officer to its executive team…

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MondayOct 07, 2024 7:45 am

McEwen Mining Inc. (NYSE: MUX) (TSX: MUX) is ‘One to Watch’ as AI Drives Demand for Gold, Silver and Copper

Well positioned to capitalize on the surging demand for crucial minerals in the AI industry. An asset rich gold and silver producer with large exposure to copper. Guided by Rob McEwen, a mining legend and pioneer with a proven track record and significant ownership stakes in McEwen Mining and McEwen Copper subsidiary. McEwen Copper’s Los Azules project is among the world’s largest and most economically robust undeveloped copper projects. Changing the mining paradigm and minimizing environmental impact by utilizing exceptionally responsible mining practices. McEwen Mining (NYSE: MUX) (TSX: MUX) is an asset rich diversified gold and silver producer in the…

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FridayOct 04, 2024 10:00 am

Governor Newsom Vetoes Groundbreaking AI Law in California

Governor Gavin Newsom has rejected an artificial intelligence (“AI”) safety measure that would have imposed regulations on AI in California. This is a welcome decision for many, particularly major tech companies that had opposed its passage strongly. Newsom explained that the measure could cause AI developers to move out of California while also stifling innovation. The measure’s author, Senator Scott Wiener, argued that the veto permitted companies to carry on with the development of powerful tech with no government oversight. He explained that the decision also left AI companies with no binding restrictions from policymakers in the country. The legislation…

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WednesdayOct 02, 2024 10:00 am

UK Police Start Testing AI Tool Capable of Collapsing Time During Detective Work

A recently developed artificial intelligence (AI) tool may help law enforcement carry out decades of detective work in hours. The tool, called the Soze tool, was developed in Australia. It has been designed to review financial transactions, video footage, emails, social media and other documents all at the same time. One assessment demonstrated that this tool was able to analyze evidential material in 27 complex cases in 30 hours. In comparison, this same work could take a human more than eight decades to complete. Somerset and Avon police in the United Kingdom (UK) have been testing the technology, with hopes…

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MondaySep 30, 2024 10:30 am

D-Wave Quantum Inc. (NYSE: QBTS), Staque Join Forces to Advance Annealing Quantum Computing Adoption in the Middle East

The strategic partnership between D-Wave and Staque aims to accelerate the commercial adoption of annealing quantum computing solutions in the region. The two companies will leverage D-Wave’s quantum computers and hybrid solvers to help customers develop and deploy quantum and hybrid quantum applications to address enterprise optimization and AI problems. The partnership was revealed at the first-ever Qubits UAE event in Dubai, which was organized jointly by D-Wave, Staque, and Staque’s regional partner, SquareOne. D-Wave Quantum (NYSE: QBTS) (“D-Wave”), a leader in quantum computing systems, software and services, and the first commercial provider of quantum computers, announced a new strategic partnership…

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MondaySep 30, 2024 10:00 am

Microsoft Announces Mega $1.3B Investment in AI, Cloud Infrastructure

Satya Nadella, CEO and chair of Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ: MSFT), revealed that the company planned to invest $1.3 billion in improving artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure and initiatives focused on promoting AI and digital skills. Speaking at the Microsoft AI Tour in Mexico, Nadella explained that part of the funds would be allocated to the AI National Skills program, which focuses on democratizing access to artificial intelligence skills. The investment will also encourage the adoption of AI by businesses to help speed up their digital transformation while also improving connectivity. The multinational tech company recognizes the role artificial intelligence plays as…

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FridaySep 27, 2024 10:00 am

AI Models Beat Human Researchers at Generating Original Ideas

A large language model (LLM) is a learning algorithm that can carry out tasks associated with natural language processing. Various studies have been examining how these models can be used to automate research tasks, with some looking into whether they can generate new ideas at a level similar to humans. Now, a recently posted preprint shows that an idea generator powered by AI produced more original ideas for research than 50 researchers who were working independently. The project was carried out over a one-year period. The objective was to evaluate if LLMs could come up with innovative ideas. For their…

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WednesdaySep 25, 2024 10:00 am

AI Helping to Protect Journalists in Venezuela

Venezuela Retweets is an anchored news show powered by artificial intelligence (AI), which was created by media organizations. The show has two presenters, vaguely referred to as La Chama (the Girl) and El Pana (the Dude). While the presenters aren’t real, the content they present is high quality, verified and created by actual journalists. The use of artificial intelligence in this way is innovative, especially considering that in other parts of the world AI is viewed as a threat to livelihoods. Carlos Eduardo Huertas, a media operator who helped launch the show, stated that the objective wasn’t to replace but…

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