Watch Google DeepMind robot ping-pong player take on humans

Watch Google DeepMind robot ping-pong player take on humans

Ping-pong seems to be the sport of choice when it comes to tech firms showcasing their robotic wares. Japanese firm Omron, for example, made headlines several years ago with its ping-pong robot that could comfortably sustain a rally with a human player, while showing off the firm’s sensor and control technology in the process. And … Read more

Google’s New AI Decodes Molecules, Can Fast-Track Vaccine Development And Treatments

Google’s New AI Decodes Molecules, Can Fast-Track Vaccine Development And Treatments

Google’s artificial intelligence (AI) research laboratory, DeepMind, has developed AlphaFold 3, a new AI tool designed to revolutionise our understanding of the human body. The latest AI model is also expected to facilitate and expedite the creation of vaccines and treatments. Google boasts that AlphaFold 3, developed in collaboration with Isomorphic Labs, features impressive accuracy … Read more

Google consolidates teams with aim to create AI products faster

Google consolidates teams with aim to create AI products faster

Alphabet Chief Executive Officer Sundar Pichai announced changes to Google’s workplace teams structure, saying the moves will help the company develop artificial intelligence products and services faster and more efficiently. In a note to employees, also published Thursday in a blog post, Pichai said the models, research and responsible AI teams would be consolidated under … Read more

Apple is considering alliances with a Chinese tech giant and rivals as the AI war heats up

Apple is considering alliances with a Chinese tech giant and rivals as the AI war heats up

Apple wants AI tech on its iPhones – and is reportedly in talks with two of its rivals and a Chinese internet giant to make it happen. The Wall Street Journal reported that Apple is in early discussions with Baidu – the go-to search engine in China – to bring its generative AI model, the … Read more

AI on the Field: Google DeepMind’s AI Now Masters Football Tactics

Google’s New AI Decodes Molecules, Can Fast-Track Vaccine Development And Treatments

Google’s AI arm, DeepMind, has developed a tool that can analyse expert football tactics and predict the outcome of corner kicks. The Google-owned artificial intelligence (AI) company is no stranger to surpassing human game capabilities. It has previously conquered “Go,” a complex board game and a challenging real-time strategy video game, “StarCraft II.” 🎲 TacticAI … Read more