Google open-sourced MT5, a model trained on over 100 languages that the company says achieves state-of-the-art benchmark results.
TechSee raises $30 million to streamline field service work with AR and computer vision
TechSee, a startup employing AI and computer vision to streamline field service work, raised $30 million to expand its reach.
MIT CSAIL’s Roboat II is an autonomous platform large enough to carry human passengers
Researchers at MIT’s Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory have developed an autonomous boat large enough to carry human passengers.
Ketos raises $18 million to monitor drinking water quality with AI
Ketos, a startup leveraging AI to identify water quality problems, has raised $18 million — a mix of equity and debt.
Automatic signature verification software threatens to disenfranchise U.S. voters
An increasing number of U.S. counties are using signature verification software to check ballots. But the software could exhibit bias.
Researchers suggest AI can learn common sense from animals
AI practitioners can draw lessons from scientists working with animals to train reinforcement learning agents, a recent paper found.
Researchers design virtual environment to spur development of helpful home robots
Researchers developed an environment to test embodied AI agents on their ability to understand goals and help accomplish them.
AI Weekly: Constructive ways to take power back from Big Tech
Here is some advice on how everybody can take power back from Big Tech companies like Facebook and Google.
Unity promises initial OpenXR platform support by the end of 2020
A leading 3D engine used by apps, games, and mixed reality experiences will soon see even wider cross-platform support.
ProBeat: PayPal will boost cryptocurrencies while undermining their ethos
PayPal will let you buy, sell, and hold Bitcoin, Ethereum, Bitcoin Cash, and Litecoin, but the cryptocurrencies can’t leave your account.