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5 European companies that are (really) advancing AI

Mar29
by on March 29, 2019 at 9:27 am
Posted In: Around the Web, artificial intelligence, Entrepreneur


There’s little arguing that artificial intelligence is one of the hottest sectors of the tech industry. From recommending personalized content in your YouTube feed to translating text, diagnosing cancer and driving cars, the number of domains that the AI industry is touching is constantly expanding. With so much hype and money surrounding the AI industry, it’s as good a time as any to be an AI company. In 2018, billions of dollars were invested in AI companies, and by 2030, the industry is projected to be worth more than $15 trillion by 2030, according to research firm PricewaterhouseCoopers. Currently, TNW…

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10 ways companies can effectively use cloud technology to grow

Mar29
by on March 29, 2019 at 9:00 am
Posted In: Around the Web, Podium


While cloud technology may seem new to some, it is quickly taking over the way companies are sharing and storing their information. As technological capabilities increase, companies will have more cloud computing options available than ever before. To find out how to best use cloud technology to impact company growth, we asked a panel of entrepreneurs from YEC the following question: Q. What is one specific way to effectively use cloud technology to encourage growth? Why does this approach work? Here’s what they said: 1. Increase productivity Cloud technology helps increase productivity because employees are able to take their work…

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Watch this satisfying video of Boston Dynamics’ new robot perfectly stacking boxes

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by on March 29, 2019 at 7:42 am
Posted In: Around the Web, robots


We’ve seen Boston Dynamics’ robots running on different terrains with ease, opening doors for each other, and dancing to Bruno Mars’ hit Uptown Funk. Now, in the latest episode of “Robots Got Talent,” a video released by the company features its robot, Handle, stacking boxes in a factory like a champ. the two-wheeled robot picks up 5kg boxes from shelves, moves to a pile of boxes, and neatly stacks them using force control. The company says Handle can work with boxes weighing up to 15kg, and stack up pallets that are 1.2 m wide and 1.7 m tall. Not bad for…

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