“Alibaba may gradually become more attractive to some long-only funds because it is, after all, the largest e-commerce stock in China,” said Shawn Yang, senior analyst at Arete Research. “The expectations of macro improvement may be passed on to these consumer stocks. Alibaba is the largest among them, and its situation is improving.” Alibaba, owner … Read more
Inside a bustling unit at St. Michael’s Hospital in downtown Toronto, one of Shirley Bell’s patients was suffering from a cat bite and a fever, but otherwise appeared fine — until an alert from an AI-based early warning system showed he was sicker than he seemed. While the nursing team usually checked blood work around noon, … Read more
Last Updated: September 03, 2024, 15:48 IST Air India, one of India’s top airlines, has introduced a new feature called ‘AEYE Vision’ on its mobile app. This AI-powered tool is designed to make travel easier by providing real-time trip updates through a quick scan. With AEYE Vision, passengers can now access flight details, boarding passes, … Read more
China’s artificial intelligence (AI) industry is entering a rapid period of consolidation after large language model (LLM) development mushroomed last year, industry experts said. “[LLM competition] has entered the finals this year,” Alex Zhou, managing partner of Qiming Venture Partners, said at the Future Tech Summit 2024, held by Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEX) … Read more
Last Updated: July 22, 2024, 09:57 IST Indian Railways operates 80 mechanized laundries across the country. The software uses machine learning to identify and classify stains and damages with 100% accuracy. Indian Railways is using AI-camera technology to solve the problem of dirty linen given to passengers. Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw introduced a new machine … Read more
Speaking on stage at the Reuters Next Conference in Singapore, Zhang – head of Alibaba International Digital Commerce’s AI initiative – said he was bullish on the technology’s potential for the company, even in the face of increasing tensions between China and the United States. “China is pretty much on par with the US in … Read more
Artificial intelligence (AI) start-ups from Hong Kong grabbed some of the spotlight at the three-day World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC) in Shanghai this week, as they showcased an array of products and services to underscore the city’s ambitions to become an innovation hub. Cyberport, Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks (HKSTP), and the Hong Kong … Read more
From fake images of war to celebrity hoaxes, artificial intelligence technology has spawned new forms of reality-warping misinformation online. New analysis co-authored by Google researchers shows just how quickly the problem has grown. The research, co-authored by researchers from Google, Duke University and several fact-checking and media organizations, was published in a preprint last week. The … Read more
Artificial intelligence (AI) has been making waves in the music realm with AI-generated music. It has raised eyebrows and stirred debates about its potential to outshine human creativity. AI-GENERATED MUSIC AND AUTHENTICITY With AI-generated tracks like the controversial Heart on My Sleeve, featuring voices that mimic top artists like Drake and The Weeknd. The industry … Read more
In a new report, a think-tank within Employment and Social Development Canada cites 35 “plausible” global disruptions that could reshape Canada and the world in the near future. The Policy Horizons Canada (PHC) panel drafted the list and then asked more than 500 stakeholders within and outside government to suggest which ones were more likely, when they might happen and how … Read more
