The Verge on Artificial Intelligence

We want to dispel the hype of AI, from Google and Facebook’s use of machine learning to cutting-edge research and why Alexa and Siri still suck at conversation.

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Google
Google tests voice matching to secure Google Assistant purchases
The Verge - Jon Porter
Google Assistant’s Voice Match feature can now secure purchases made through its voice assistant as part of a limited pilot program. A spokesperson from the company confirmed to Android Police that the
2 days ago
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Artificial Intelligence
Nvidia’s AI recreates Pac-Man from scratch just by watching it being played
The Verge - James Vincent
Nvidia is best known for its graphics cards, but the company conducts some serious research into artificial intelligence, too. For its latest project, Nvidia researchers taught an AI system to recreate
6 days ago
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Social Media
Facebook’s new AI tool will automatically identify items you put up for sale
The Verge - James Vincent
Facebook is launching what it’s calling a “universal product recognition model” that uses artificial intelligence to identify consumer goods, from furniture to fast fashion to fast cars. It’s the first
May 19
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Eurovision Song Contest
Australia wins first AI Eurovision Song Contest by sampling koalas and kookaburras
The Verge - James Vincent
A team of programmers and songwriters from Australia have won the inaugural (and unofficial) AI Eurovision Song Contest, using a neural network trained on noises made by koalas, kookaburras, and Tasmanian
May 14
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Technology
Nvidia’s first Ampere GPU is designed for data centers and AI, not your PC
The Verge - Tom Warren
Nvidia is unveiling its next-generation Ampere GPU architecture today. The first GPU to use Ampere will be Nvidia’s new A100, built for scientific computing, cloud graphics, and data analytics. While have
May 14