5 AI developments you might have overlooked today: India’s AI capabilities, Samsung’s quick entry into medical AI, and other updates
India is fully embracing new technologies like AI, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi acknowledging the country’s efforts and expressing confidence in India leading the world in AI. Additionally, Samsung and Deloitte have invested in Medical AI Startup PocketHealth to explore the potential of AI in boosting the healthcare sector. Stay updated on more AI news from today, March 20, 2024.
Speaking at the Startup Mahakumbh event, Prime Minister Modi highlighted India’s ability to lead the world in artificial intelligence. He also encouraged startups to build solutions that improve India’s global challenges. Prime Minister Modi said, “We are living in a new era of AI technology and the world recognizes that India will dominate AI. It is now a priority to ensure that we do not miss this opportunity.” Moreover, he also said how artificial intelligence, semiconductors will bring job opportunities as per PTI report.
2. Inflection AI adapts strategy after most employees join Microsoft
Microsoft recently hired Mustafa Suleyman and Karén Simonyan from artificial intelligence startup Inflection AI. In addition to the fact that other employees have moved to Microsoft. After seeing the course, the startup might plan to license its technology to Microsoft. Now the company can also change its strategy by selling its own artificial intelligence products directly to consumers. The company’s founder and chief venture officer, Reid Hoffman, shared a LinkedIn post saying, “Good day to everyone involved in Inflection. This deal with Microsoft means that all Inflection investors have a good result today, and I look forward to a good future,” according to a Bloomberg report.
3. Samsung and Deloitte are researching artificial intelligence in healthcare
Medical AI Startup PocketHealth has raised $33 million in investment for its AI initiatives. Samsung and Deloitte have also invested in the company to explore the potential of artificial intelligence in the healthcare industry. Company CEO Rishi Nayyar said: “We use artificial intelligence to help patients understand what the radiologist’s report says and what they should do next.” According to a Bloomberg report, the company plans to build an AI-based image-sharing platform that will help bring personalized care and treatment.
4. taSki Technologies cooperates with Netradyne to guarantee passenger safety
Netradyne, a leading provider of artificial intelligence fleet and driver safety solutions, and taSki Technologies have partnered to build passenger safety solutions for electric cars. taski leverages Netradyne’s vision-based Driver.i technology to gain insights into driver behavior and their interactions with customers. In addition, the tool allows the company to identify potential hazards, speeding, tailgating and more, according to the press release.
5. New Orleans museum visitors can have virtual conversations with World War II veterans using artificial intelligence
The National World War II Museum in New Orleans is opening an interactive exhibit. Visitors to the museum can have virtual conversations with World War II veteran photos using artificial intelligence. For AI chats, visitors have to stand in front of the console and select a person to chat with. Peter Crean, a retired Army colonel and director of education at the museum, said, “Any one of us can ask a question, it recognizes the elements of the question. And then using artificial intelligence, it matches the elements of the question to the most appropriate of those thousand answers,” according to a PTI report.
