Today’s AI highlights: Samsung introduces AI Fridge, Baidu’s Ernie Bot surpasses 100 million users, and more.
As we approach the new year, advancements in artificial intelligence continue to progress. A recent report has disclosed that Samsung is set to introduce the Bespoke 4-Door Flex Refrigerator with AI Family Hub+ at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2024. This innovative fridge will include capabilities such as camera-based item checking and recipe recommendations based on its contents. Additionally, Baidu’s Ernie Bot, a competitor to ChatGPT, has surpassed an impressive milestone of 100 million users. Stay tuned for more updates in today’s AI roundup as we delve deeper into these developments.
Samsung announces an artificial intelligence refrigerator
The Verge reports that Samsung will introduce a custom 4-door Flex refrigerator with AI Family Hub+ at CES. The fridge includes a ‘Personalise’ feature, powered by enhanced Food AI, which allows customization for different dietary requirements, including gluten-free, pescatarian, dairy-free and more. The device also has AI Vision Inside, Anyplace Induction Cooktop and improvements to the Samsung Food service.
“We are both proud and excited to introduce these updated AI and connectivity features that leverage the latest technology to help everyone take their dining and kitchen experience to the next level,” said Moohyung Lee, EVP and Head of the Digital Experience Team. Samsung Electronics’ Appliances Business said in a statement.
Baidu’s Ernie Bot has over 100 million users
Baidu’s Ernie Bot has surpassed 100 million users, according to the Chinese Internet company’s chief technology officer Wang Haifeng, reports Reuters. The announcement was made during the Deep Learning Summit in Beijing. The milestone follows the public launch of Ernie Bot in August, which was preceded by a partial unveiling and a more than five-month trial period for select users. Analysts point out that despite the underwhelming initial announcement in March, Baidu gained a valuable edge in a competitive market where many Chinese tech companies are developing their own chatbots powered by generative artificial intelligence.
An AI stethoscope can diagnose heart disease
The Golborne practice, near London’s Notting Hill, is one of 200 GP surgeries in north-west London and Wales to receive an artificial intelligence stethoscope, marking the first UK deployment of the technology in primary care, according to a report in the Financial Times. Almost half of Golborne’s patients are from non-white minority ethnic groups and are at higher risk of dying from heart disease. The licensed AI tool, which has been approved for use by GPs, is the first of its kind to be able to prescribe life-saving drugs without a specialist review. Artificial intelligence diagnostics in primary health care has the potential to significantly help Great Britain’s National Health Service amid growing demand and challenges, especially in the winter season.
Students in Ireland may be penalized for using AI
According to a report in the Irish Times, Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI), Ireland’s academic standards watchdog, is considering measures to combat AI-related academic cheating. The organization plans to expand academic misconduct legislation to cover the use of artificial intelligence in exams or assessments. QQI urges institutions to review their internal academic integrity policies to address evolving risks. Possible consequences for students or researchers found guilty of serious academic misconduct include the revocation of awards or degrees.
Pidge releases AI fleet management tool
Pidge, a logistics technology company, has launched Trace, a fleet management solution designed to provide end-to-end intelligence to companies that monitor ground-based managers and vehicles, reports Indian Transport & Logistics News. Trace offers features such as fleet and vehicle tracking, efficient routing, real-time alerts, customizability and exception management, enabling touch-free management of logistics teams. Device-agnostic Trace integrates seamlessly with a variety of fleet tracking tools, including wearables, mobile apps and SIM-based tracking. It provides detailed real-time insights, live on-site events, and instant alerts that facilitate rapid response to exceptions for distributed teams.
