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Robot Picks Fruit

Scientists are close to finally designing an artificial intelligence enhanced robot that can pick fruit, reports the Guardian.

Robots can do a lot. They build cars in factories. They sort goods in Amazon warehouses. Robotic dogs can, allegedly and a little creepily, make us safer by patrolling our streets. But there are some things robots still cannot do – things that sound quite basic in comparison. Like picking an apple from a tree.

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New AI Based Sleep App

There is a new sleep app that uses  artificial intelligence, reports Sky News.

A new artificial intelligence sleep app has been developed that might be able to replace sleeping pills for insomnia sufferers.

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Google is Close to Perfect AI

Google claims that they have almost attained human level artificial intelligence. Reports Futurism.

Artificial intelligence researchers are doubling down on the concept that we will see artificial general intelligence (AGI) — that’s AI that can accomplish anything humans can, and probably many we can’t — within our lifetimes.

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AI Can Predict Race from Images

According to MIT, AI can determine a patient’s race from their medical images. 

The miseducation of algorithms is a critical problem; when artificial intelligence mirrors unconscious thoughts, racism, and biases of the humans who generated these algorithms, it can lead to serious harm. 

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Artificial Intelligence Can Discriminate

Artificial intelligence used in job screening can unfairly discriminate against certain disabilities, reports NPR.

The federal government said Thursday that artificial intelligence technology to screen new job candidates or monitor worker productivity can unfairly discriminate against people with disabilities, sending a warning to employers that the commonly used hiring tools could violate civil rights laws.

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AI Will Replace These Jobs

There are several jobs, such as receptionist that will soon be replaced by AI, reports Analytics Insight. 

Dystopian future! That is what first comes to mind when we talk about artificial intelligence taking over human jobs.

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AI Will Dominate Workplace

According to CNBC, Mark Cuban believes artificial intelligence will soon dominate the workplace. 

Whether you’re an entry-level employee or a CEO, you probably need to understand the internet and mobile technology to succeed. Next on that list, says Mark Cuban: artificial intelligence.

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Intelligent Hiring Platform Now Available on SAP® Store

 Modern Hire, a leading provider of an enterprise hiring platform for video interviewing and pre-hire assessments, today announced that its Modern Hire intelligent hiring platform for SAP® SuccessFactors® solutions is now available onSAP® Store, the online marketplace for SAP and partner offerings. Through trusted science and proven technology, the platform integrates with SAP® SuccessFactors® Recruiting to enable hiring teams to quickly identify best-fit candidates and automate screening, interviewing, and assessment workflows through a streamlined and efficient process across systems.

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AI Needs to Improve to Be Fair to All

What needs to be done to make AI fair, reports Nature.

Beginning in 2013, the Dutch government used an algorithm to wreak havoc in the lives of 25,000 parents. The software was meant to predict which people were most likely to commit childcare-benefit fraud, but the government did not wait for proof before penalizing families and demanding that they pay back years of allowances. 

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Fighting Wildfires in the West

Artificial Intelligence can help fight wildfires in the west, reports Aspen Times. 

With wildfires becoming bigger and more destructive as the West dries out and heats up, agencies and officials tasked with preventing and battling the blazes could soon have a new tool to add to their arsenal of prescribed burns, pick axes, chain saws and aircraft.

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