Category: artificial intelligence
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Ping-pong robot Ace makes history by beating top-level human players
By Will Dunham April 22 () – An autonomous robot ping-pong player dubbed Ace has achieved a milestone for AI and robotics in Tokyo by competing against and sometimes defeating top-level human players at table tennis, a feat that could presage an array of other applications for similarly adept robots. Ace, created by the Japanese…
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Emirates Health: Mubaraka Ibrahim’s AI Ambition Becomes Institutional Reality
Pioneering AI in Healthcare: A Vision for Predictive, Preventive, and Precise Delivery In an era where artificial intelligence (AI) is often discussed in terms of its vast potential, leadership that translates ambition into tangible, institutional reality is rare. Her Excellency Mubaraka Ibrahim, Chief AI Officer and Chief Information Officer of Emirates Health Services, a federal…
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Appier Unveils Future of Autonomous Marketing with Agentic AI
The Dawn of Autonomous Marketing: How Agentic AI is Reshaping the MarTech Landscape Singapore – March 16, 2026 – The marketing world is on the cusp of a profound transformation, moving beyond mere automation towards a new era of autonomous execution. Appier, a pioneer in AI-native AaaS (Agentic AI as a Service), has unveiled its…
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People in Los Angeles are wearing cameras while doing housework – and getting paid for it
The New Gig Economy: Filming Chores to Train AI and Robots in Los Angeles In the bustling heart of Los Angeles, a novel gig economy has emerged, offering residents an unconventional way to earn extra cash: by performing everyday household chores while being filmed. This isn’t about reality TV; it’s about feeding the insatiable appetite…
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AI-Powered Pregnancy Tool Lands in Sub-Saharan Africa
Butterfly Network Introduces AI-Powered Gestational Age Tool in Sub-Saharan Africa Butterfly Network, a digital health company focused on transforming healthcare through handheld, whole-body ultrasound and intuitive software, has launched a groundbreaking artificial intelligence (AI) tool designed to improve maternal health in Malawi and Uganda. This innovative Gestational Age calculator, integrated directly into the Butterfly app,…
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AI Boom: Bubble Trouble in Circular Deals?
The artificial intelligence (AI) revolution, transforming how we live and work in Canada and globally, is increasingly powered by a small group of interconnected companies. These entities rely on each other for the massive capital and computing resources needed to fuel their rapid expansion. These partnerships, some valued at hundreds of billions of dollars, have…
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Who Is AI Actress Tilly Norwood? The Hollywood Backlash Explained
The rise of artificial intelligence has led to some groundbreaking, and sometimes unsettling, developments. One such development is the creation of AI actors. Xicoia, an “AI talent studio,” has introduced Tilly Norwood, an AI actress they hope will reach the heights of fame currently enjoyed by stars like Scarlett Johansson and Natalie Portman. However, this…
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VModel.ai’s Powerful AI Face Swap API
Understanding FaceSwap APIs and Their Growing Impact The world of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming creative media, and one technology making significant waves is the FaceSwap API, often referred to as an AI Face Swap API. This innovative tool empowers developers, content creators, and brands to automatically replace faces in images and videos, opening…
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AI’s Data Divide
The Digital Nation Act: Ambition and the Data Dilemma Pakistan’s recently passed Digital Nation Act 2025 has sparked considerable debate, primarily focusing on its potential to legalize cryptocurrency trading and exchanges, possibly introduce a digital currency, and even establish crypto reserves to mitigate the dollar’s volatility. While these aspects are undoubtedly important given recent economic…
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Ex-lawmaker warns students against using AI to write project
The increasing reliance on Artificial Intelligence (AI) by students for completing academic projects is a growing concern that threatens the very essence of original thought and scholarly depth, according to Senator Ajibola Bashiru. The former lawmaker and National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress voiced his apprehension during a keynote lecture delivered at the 12th…