artificial intelligence Congress Passes National Artificial Intelligence Initiative to Boost US Competitiveness The House enacts a bipartisan National Artificial Intelligence Initiative as part of the NDAA to secure US leadership in AI technology and development.
kaggle Kaggle 2020 Survey Reveals Global Salary Gaps in Data Science The 2020 Kaggle State of Data Science and Machine Learning survey highlights major global salary disparities and industry trends among employed data scientists.
alphafold DeepMind AI Solves 50-Year Protein Folding Challenge Alphabet's DeepMind team wins a major biennial contest by using its AlphaFold AI to accurately predict the 3D structures of complex proteins, a breakthrough that promises to accelerate disease treatment research.
ai Industry Experts Forecast Major Shifts in AI and Data Science for 2021 Leading technology companies predict a massive shift toward containerized deployments and the convergence of machine learning frameworks as enterprises move away from traditional Hadoop data lakes.
ai AI and Machine Learning Shift Toward Automation and Ethics in 2021 Industry experts highlight the major technological shifts of 2020, including the rise of GPT-3 and MLOps, while predicting a strong focus on AutoML, ethical AI, and healthcare applications for 2021.
data science Machine Learning and Deep Learning Trends Shape the Future of Data Science A technical review highlights the major machine learning and deep learning advancements that define the current data science landscape. The overview points toward emerging methodologies and shifting industry focuses for the upcoming year.
ai Experts Review 2020 AI Breakthroughs and Forecast 2021 Data Science Trends Industry leaders highlight the most significant AI and machine learning developments from 2020 while forecasting critical trends for the coming year. Key focus areas include ongoing NLP advancements and the shift of ethical AI from a peripheral concern to a core requirement.
artificial intelligence 2020 Delivers Major Breakthroughs in Artificial Intelligence Research Despite a turbulent year globally, 2020 sees remarkable advancements in AI research, highlighting ethical considerations alongside technical breakthroughs. A new curated list showcases the most significant papers, complete with video explanations and code.
amazon Amazon's Zoox Unveils Bidirectional Autonomous Robotaxi for Urban Cities Zoox reveals a fully functional, purpose-built electric robotaxi designed specifically for dense urban environments. The vehicle features bidirectional driving, a 133 kWh battery, and over 100 novel safety innovations.
alphafold 2 DeepMind's AlphaFold 2 Solves Protein Folding Problem at CASP14 Google DeepMind's AlphaFold 2 achieves unprecedented accuracy in predicting protein structures during the CASP14 competition. This breakthrough promises to accelerate drug discovery and transform biological research.
tesla Tesla Hacker Reveals Hidden Autopilot Augmented Vision Mode A Tesla hacker known as "green" activates a hidden Augmented Vision mode that shows exactly what the Autopilot system detects in real time. The impressive footage provides the best look yet at the software's inner workings and path planning.
artificial intelligence NeurIPS 2020 Highlights Push for Responsible AI and Real-World Impact This year's virtual NeurIPS conference emphasizes that AI researchers must take responsibility for the societal impact of their algorithms. Speakers urge collaboration with other fields to ensure technology does no harm and supports vulnerable data workers.
2021 predictions Digital Leaders Prioritize Automation and Flexibility for 2021 Tech leaders predict that the shift toward digital-first strategies will accelerate in 2021 as organizations continue to adapt to pandemic-driven changes. Companies plan to reduce complexity through targeted automation and Site Reliability Engineering practices.
amazon Amazon's Zoox Unveils Bidirectional Autonomous Robotaxi for Urban Ridesharing Zoox, the self-driving startup acquired by Amazon, reveals a custom electric robotaxi built specifically for passenger ridesharing without a steering wheel. The unique vehicle features bidirectional driving and targets initial launches in San Francisco and Las Vegas.
amazon Amazon's Zoox Reveals Custom Autonomous Vehicle for Ride-Hailing Plans Zoox, the autonomous vehicle startup acquired by Amazon, unveils a purpose-built robotaxi designed specifically for its future ride-hailing service. The bidirectional vehicle carries up to four passengers and features a unique carriage-style seating layout.