Chemix

A combination of AI, statistics, and a data driven approach could transform the EV batteries sector. Stay tuned.

Useful link: https://www.chemix.ai

Runway

AI to everyone, everywhere with anything to say.

Useful link: https://runwayml.com

Metaphysic’s America’s Got Talent Experience

Amazing deep fake technology. Truly amazing voice. The real time synchronization here is on a whole new level. 

Useful links:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mPU0WNUzsBo&t=42s

https://metaphysic.ai

THEO

Take a look at world's first AI oven.

Useful link: https://theo-foodtechers.com

The Next Hour Of Rain

DeepMind, a London-based AI firm, working with the Met Office, the UK's national weather service, has developed a deep learning tool called DGMR (Deep Generative Model of Rain) that can accurately predict the likelihood of rain in the next 90 minutes---one of the weather forecasting's toughest challenge. Every country on the planet needs this tool.

Useful link:

https://deepmind.com/blog/article/nowcasting

Demetria

Demetria is a unique AI data platform that can determine the quality of beans when used with handheld sensors. The machine will  need a human to input the quality parameters first, but after that, it will be able to classify coffee before it's even roasted. 

Useful link: https://demetria.ag

EarthScan

EarthScan shows physical risks such as floods or droughts that have happened historically, and then predicts what will happen over the next 80 years. One can see how faster climate action will affect those impacts. Get to know Iggy Bassi, the founder of Cervest, the startup that created EarthScan.

Useful link: https://cervest.earth/earthscan

Generated Photos

A peek into the future of AI tools. 

Useful link: https://generated.photos/face-generator

Find Solution AI

Find Solution AI is a Hong Kong-based startup created by 4 Little Trees. Get to know Viola Lam.

Useful link: https://www.findsolutionai.com

KidSense / Roybi Robot

KidSense.AI uses deep learning technology to offer a sophisticated automatic speech recognition system for children. Trained using children's voice samples, KidSense powers the Roybi Robot--an AI-driven smart toy that teaches languages and basic skills in science, technology, engineering and math.

Useful link: https://kidsense.ai

Exposing AI

Researchers have built an online tool, Exposing.AI, that lets people search many of the image collections for their old photos. The tool, which matches images from the Flickr online photo sharing service, offers a window onto the vast amounts of data needed to build a variety of A.I technologies, from facial recognition to online chatbots. Take note.

Useful link: https://exposing.ai

Face Mask Detection

It's important to wear a mask to slow the spread of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. The Catch-22 is compliance. Responsible use of technology might help solve the problem.

Useful link:
https://www.leewayhertz.com/face-mask-detection-system

Rosebud AI

Virtual models on demand.

Useful link:
https://www.rosebud.ai

Why Didn't Artificial Intelligence Save Us From Covid-19?

A krillian dollar question! The key to good AI is solid data, which we don't have. Let's hope we will have a better AI when the next pandemic arrives.

Useful links:

https://www.wired.com/story/artificial-intelligence-couldnt-save-us-from-covid-19

http://cend.globalhealth.berkeley.edu/julia-schaletzky-phd

AI Song Contest 2020

An Australian team called, 'Uncanny Valley', has won the inaugural Eurovision AI song contest for their song, 'Beautiful the World'.

Useful links:

https://eurovision.tv

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-05-13/eurovision-s-first-ai-winner-was-trained-on-kookaburra-songs?srnd=premium-asia

https://uncannyvalley.com.au

Poker And The Limits Of AI

Maria Konnikova was spot on. Will AI succeed in making the unpredictable predictable? For now, no.

Useful links:
https://undark.org/2020/07/17/the-deck-is-not-rigged-poker-and-the-limits-of-ai
https://www.mariakonnikova.com

Zeekit

Get to know Yael Vizel. A unique AI company that allows consumers to virtually try-on clothes before they purchase them.

Useful link:
https://zeekit.me

Extreme Personalisation: Could AI Get Us Out Of Lockdown?

Not really. We have a long way to go. A simplified and responsible AI could make a big difference.

Useful link:

https://sifted.eu/articles/ai-personalisation-covid-19

Random Thoughts

The world's first trillionaire will be an AI entrepreneur.

Play This Bingo Game With Your Kids To Teach Them About AI

AI is all around us. Practice.

Useful link:
https://www.technologyreview.com/s/614938/ai-mit-bingo-game-to-teach-about-kids-ai