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OpenAI postpones release of its text-generating algorithm amid fake news fears
What began as an attempt by artificial intelligence research non-profit OpenAI to develop a more sophisticated text generator has resulted in the company delaying the release of its text-generating algorithm amid fake news concerns.
Researchers examine how to attract, retain women in transportation industry
With estimates suggesting that less than 15% of women are represented in the U.S. transportation industry workforce, two research associates from Mineta Transportation Institute (MTI) at San Jose State University have sought to understand why and how to attract and retain women in that industry.
Robots take a step toward self-awareness
Researchers at Columbia Engineering have developed a robot arm that can imagine itself. Or can it?
HIMSS19: MIB leverages Veradigm to facilitate secure EHR data exchange
MIB will access electronic health record (EHR) data via Veradigm's eChart Courier service for use in life insurance underwriting by MIB's 400 U.S. life insurance members.
Video: At HIMSS19, Kalibrate Blockchain to offer exclusive licenses to embed FormDrop SDK in hospital mobile apps
The FormDrop app allows patients to electronically fill out and submit forms to healthcare providers using their personal smartphones.
Researchers call on citizen scientists to contribute images to hand database
Researchers from Lancaster University, U.K., are calling on citizen scientists to submit images of their hands to build a searchable hand image database.
Hoover Dam completes a pressure-relief valve upgrade
A two-decade-long project to upgrade the Hoover Dam’s original pressure-relief valves has reached its conclusion.
New global UAV service for oil spill response
Oil Spill Response Ltd, an international industry-funded cooperative dedicated to oil spill response optimization, has expanded its member offer with the launch of an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) service.
New resilient, high-pressure hydraulic hose from Kurt Hydraulics
A new high-pressure hydraulic hose product line that outperforms standard SAE/DIN pressure-graded products is available with working pressures up to 6,530 PSI and burst pressures up to 26,120 PSI.
New modular filter, regulator and lubricator is 35% lighter, 20% smaller
The Excelon Plus modular filter, regulator and lubricator (FRL) from IMI Precision Engineering is 35% lighter and 20% the size of standard models.
HIMSS19: Zynx Health debuts machine learning clinical support system
The system leverages the vendor’s machine learning engine to offer a retrospective analysis of order utilization.
Mira Robotics plans to rent remote-operated laundry robots
Customers schedule human operators to wash and dry laundry via remote controlled robot.
HIMSS19: Cerner leverages AI solutions to combat physician burnout
The artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled workflow joins a suite of solutions designed to reduce physician burnout, enhance the clinician’s experience and increase productivity.
Conference, exhibition, training and certification all part of Automate 2019
The stated mission of the biannual Automate trade show is to “bring together North America’s broadest range of automation solutions."
Team building portrait-drawing robot
A team from U.K.-based company Engineered Arts is developing a robot that will be capable of drawing portraits.
Seco Double Quattromill 14 maximizes low-horsepower machine performance
The Double Quattromill 14 offers extremely free cutting to lower cutting forces and machine power consumption while it extends tool life.
Burn wound care enhanced with digital thermography and predictive algorithm
A non-invasive digital infrared thermography technique and predictive model improve burn treatment outcomes.
Ingersoll Rand to buy Precision Flow for $1.45 billion
Precision Flow would become part of the company's fluid management business in its industrial segment.
UK study predicts AI will overtake 30% of jobs by 2030
As reports emerge concerning a “robotic revolution” where robots are poised to replace humans in the workplace, a new study lists the jobs at greatest risk of being taken over by robots by 2030.
Computer engineer in China builds AI-powered shelter for stray cats
A computer engineer from Chinese internet company Baidu has built an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered shelter for stray cats.