One Week AI Aspect
Artificial Intelligence Minister Dubai’s Newly Appointed Country
Meet Andrew Ng, the 27-year-old, newly appointed country’s Artificial Intelligence Minister in Dubai. This young leader has been recruited by Andrew Ng, a renowned expert in the field of artificial intelligence. Interestingly, Andrew Ng did not take any courses on Coursera, the online learning platform he co-founded. This week’s AI highlights include industry information, investment and financing, the industry’s point of view, cutting-edge technology, and applications.
Baidu’s International Division Spin-Off
Recently, “Finance” reported that Baidu’s international division spin-off will face a high probability. According to sources from Baidu’s international department, the spin-off will be divided into three parts: mobile product matrix, an independent spin-off of the overseas mobile advertising platform, and the acquisition of a native ad platform in Japan and Baidu’s artificial intelligence team. The first two parts will be led by Baidu’s international division deputy general manager and Hu Yong, general manager of Baidu’s Japan branch.
Microsoft and Google Recruit AI Experts
Microsoft and Google have recently announced the recruitment of AI experts to their respective research laboratories. Dr. Nie Ching, Principal Researcher at Microsoft Research Asia, and Dr. Li Mingyang, technical director of Google’s DayDream Project Tango, have joined Alibaba’s Artificial Intelligence Laboratory (AI Labs). Dr. Nie Ching will serve as the chief of AI Labs’ Beijing R&D Center, while Dr. Li Mingyang will focus on machine vision.
Huawei’s AI-Powered Mate 10
Huawei’s latest flagship device, the Mate 10, features an AI-powered camera that can automatically identify and optimize images based on the subject. The device also includes a fingerprint scanner and a powerful AI chip, Kirin 970. However, Huawei did not include face recognition technology in the Mate 10, opting instead for fingerprint scanning.
IFLYTEK’s Net Profit Decline
IFLYTEK, a Chinese AI company, reported a decline in net profit of 4% in the first three quarters of 2017. The company’s revenue grew by 58.16%, but the net profit declined to 169 million yuan. This decline was mainly due to the company’s acquisition of shares in a subsidiary, which resulted in a decrease in net profit.
Tencent’s AI Industry Report
Tencent’s mutual entertainment publication, “2017Q3 AI Industry Heat Panoramic Observation,” reported that the global AI industry has seen a significant increase in investment and financing. As of the end of the third quarter of 2017, there were over 3,200 AI technology companies worldwide, a 20% increase from the previous quarter.
Intel and Facebook Partner on AI Chip
Intel has announced a partnership with Facebook to develop an AI chip. The chip will be designed from scratch to support deep learning, a type of machine learning that can identify objects in images and recognize speech.
Dubai Appoints 27-Year-Old as Minister of National Artificial Intelligence
Dubai has appointed a 27-year-old, Omar Bin Sultan Al Olama, as the country’s Minister of National Artificial Intelligence. This appointment is part of the UAE’s efforts to develop a future-focused and technologically advanced nation.
Baidu’s Driverless Cars
Baidu, a Chinese AI company, plans to release driverless cars next year. The company has partnered with a Chinese bus manufacturer to develop a travel on a predetermined route, driverless bus.
Andrew Ng’s Woebot
Andrew Ng has developed a psychological cure system called Woebot, which operates in real-time chat. The system is designed to help people take advantage of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to solve their mental health problems.
General Motors and Lyft Partner on Autonomous Vehicles
General Motors and Lyft have partnered to launch autonomous vehicles. The partnership aims to deploy 300 driverless cars in 2018, with the first test area being 13 square kilometers in Manhattan, New York City.
Alphabet’s Sidewalk and Toronto Partner on Smart City
Alphabet’s Sidewalk has partnered with the City of Toronto to build a high-tech district on the city’s waterfront. The project, named Sidewalk Toronto, will include a 12-acre test block, Quayside.
OPPO’s Full-Screen Phone
OPPO has announced the release of its new phone, F5, which features a full-screen design and AI-powered camera. The phone will be released in India on November 2.
Pony.ai’s Unmanned Vehicles
Pony.ai has partnered with car manufacturers to develop unmanned vehicles. The company plans to launch a large-scale landing of unmanned vehicles in Guangzhou’s Nansha area before the Spring Festival.
Naver’s AI and Robotics Success
Naver has successfully developed AI and robotics technology, paving the way for the company to enter the car industry. The company’s car is expected to hit the road later this year.
Andrew Ng Recruits Interns
Andrew Ng has recruited 112 interns, with 90 minutes of application time. The requirements for the internship include a certificate in Andrew Ng’s Coursera course, “The first three courses Machine Learning MOOC,” and experience in programming languages such as Python, Java, and C++.
Jingdong and Tencent’s Unbounded Retail Solutions
Jingdong and Tencent have jointly announced the launch of unbounded retail solutions, which will enable brands to create integrated online and offline services. The solutions will be based on Tencent’s social networking, content system, and Jingdong’s trading system.
General Motors’ Autopilot Electric Vehicles
General Motors plans to test autopilot electric vehicles in Manhattan, New York City, in early 2018. The test area will be 13 square kilometers, with GM engineers assigning specific test areas.
Toyota’s Autonomous Electric Car
Toyota has announced plans to test an autonomous electric car in 2020. The car will be able to interact with users and recognize their preferences, habits, and emotions.
Russia’s Official Virtual Currency
Russia is expected to release an official virtual currency, CryptoRuble, which cannot be mined like Bitcoin. The currency will be issued and tracked by the government.
Science Magazine: Robot Invisible Skin
Scientists at Cornell University have designed artificial camouflage structures that can be programmed to achieve scalability. The structures can be integrated with a deformable 3D silicone skin, allowing robots to blend in with their surroundings.
Huawei’s AI-Powered Camera
Huawei’s Mate 10 features an AI-powered camera that can automatically identify and optimize images based on the subject. The camera can recognize faces, food, flowers, and animals, and adjust the lighting accordingly.
Qualcomm’s Partnership with Shang Technology
Qualcomm has partnered with Shang Technology to develop AI-powered devices. The partnership will provide customers with advanced heterogeneous computing capacity and promote the development of AI technology.
Dr. Zhang Hui Pa Joins Rainbow Division
Dr. Zhang Hui Pa, an iris recognition expert, has joined the Rainbow Division, where he will focus on technological innovation and iris recognition scene landing.
Industrial Robot Output
Industrial robot output has increased by 103.2% in September, with a total of 13,085 units produced. The production of industrial robots has doubled year-on-year, with a total of 95,351 units produced since January 2017.