Researchers Counter AI Weaponization Efforts Through New Machine Learning Solution

The use of artificial intelligence is becoming more apparent in the technology sector. One particular trend revolves around simulating how cybercriminals come up with new phishing attempts. It is evident this option needs to be explored further moving forward, as phishing remains an ever-present threat to consumers all over the world. How AI Becomes a … Read more

AI-Based Lie Detector Interviews Travelers Coming to the EU

The potential use cases for artificial intelligence are numerous in nature. Various airports across Europe are using this technology to perform a lie detector test. Passengers will be questioned by this AI interface at border checkpoints to ensure they have nothing to hide. A radical approach that will undoubtedly meet plenty of criticism. Another Controversial … Read more

AI Systems Can Learn Motion by Looking at YouTube Videos

Artificial intelligence is an area of research which offers tremendous potential. Even though AI is written by human coders, the technology is capable of learning on its own. A new effort by University of California researchers focuses on teaching AI systems to learn motion from YouTube clips. A very intriguing, though somewhat disturbing development. Teaching … Read more

RBI Denies Creating Crypto, Blockchain and AI Research Unit

India’s central bank has reportedly denied setting up a unit to research cryptocurrency, blockchain and artificial intelligence as the media reported last month. This unit was supposed to research, draft rules, and supervise new emerging technologies. Also read: 160 Crypto Exchanges Seek to Enter Japanese Market, Regulator Reveals RBI Denies Setting Up Crypto Research Unit There … Read more

Peter Thiel: Crypto vs AI Dichotomy Will Determine the Future of Humanity

From time to time we all need a reminder that Bitcoin is much more than just an asset that can be checked on a daily price chart. Peter Thiel reveals that he believes the “crypto vs AI dichotomy” will shape the future of humanity, presenting us with a choice between a Big Brother totalitarian government … Read more

Top 4 Projects Combining Blockchain and Artificial Intelligence

Artificial intelligence is a very interesting technology which can offer a lot of benefits. A lot of potential use cases can be unlocked by combining AI with blockchain technology. These projects, listed in alphabetical order, are exploring ways to combine the best of both worlds into one appealing and comprehensive offering. 4. DeepBrain Chain As the … Read more

Extreme AI Surveillance Enables Chinese Schools to Trace Students’ Emotions

Several middle and high schools in China have been utilizing advanced artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning systems to evaluate the emotions, thoughts, and performance of students in class. The highly sophisticated surveillance system implemented by the Chinese government was introduced in late 2017, according to the BBC. As seen in the short documentary below, … Read more

Bill Gates: AI Beating Humans at Dota 2 Is a Huge Milestone for Technology

As an artificial intelligence (AI) bot team developed by Elon Musk’s non-profit AI research company OpenAI defeated a professional team at Dota 2, one of the most popular online video games internationally, technology experts have started to express optimism about the progress that is being made in the AI and machine learning industry. Win of … Read more

Researchers at MIT Create a Robot That Is Controlled by the Human Brain

Researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory (CSAIL) program have created a robot that can be directed to carry out complex tasks and movements simply by watching the user and receiving signals from the human brain. Robot That Learns From Humans This week, MIT showcased a robot that can … Read more

Bitcoin in Brief Friday: Bitpanda Offers New Coins, Microsoft Dips Data Center in the Sea

In today’s Bitcoin in Brief we cover a recent announcement by a leading European crypto exchange – Bitpanda is adding two new coins, IOTA and Komodo. While on the Old Continent, Microsoft has immersed a whole data center off the coast of Scotland. And in Japan, a startup uses artificial intelligence, augmented reality and blockchain … Read more