synapse technology Synapse Raises $6M to Bring Neural Net Weapon Detection to X-Ray Machines Synapse Technology raises $6 million in seed funding to expand its neural network-powered weapon detection system for existing x-ray machines.
export-controls Curbs on A.I. Exports? Silicon Valley Fears Losing Its Edge The US Commerce Department proposed new export restrictions on artificial intelligence technology for national security reasons following the passage of the Export Controls Act of 2018. In November, the department released a list of technologies under consideration, including categories like computer vision and natural language understanding. Federal officials argue that
lightspeed china Lightspeed China Partners Seeks $560M for Two New VC Funds Lightspeed China Partners files SEC paperwork to raise $560 million for two new venture capital funds.
microsoft Microsoft Acquires AI Startup Bonsai to Boost Azure Autonomous Systems Microsoft acquires Berkeley-based Bonsai to advance its reinforcement learning capabilities and integrate them into the Azure cloud platform. The deal aims to make artificial intelligence development more accessible to developers of all skill levels.
microsoft Microsoft Acquires AI Startup Bonsai to Boost Cloud Offerings Microsoft purchases Bonsai, a startup specializing in reinforcement learning, to enhance its Azure cloud platform. The acquisition supports Microsoft's ongoing strategy to commercialize artificial intelligence for enterprise customers.
artificial intelligence Artificial Intelligence Transforms Non-Autonomous Vehicles Inside and Out While fully autonomous cars remain on the horizon, artificial intelligence is actively reshaping traditional vehicles by enhancing cabin safety and predicting maintenance needs. This shift creates significant new opportunities for tech startups and established automakers alike.
ai Venture Capitalists Target Edge AI and Specialized Hardware for 2018 Investors are shifting their focus away from core machine learning tools and toward applications that bring AI to the edge and specialized hardware.