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Interview with Larry Wang, co-founder of FoloToy: Revolutionising smart toys with generative AI

HecateSeptember 19, 2024011 mins

The Shanghai-based start-up FoloToy is leveraging generative AI to evolve traditional companion toys into smart devices capable of natural, conversational interactions. FoloToy has collaborated with toymakers to integrate large language models into toy designs, thus upgrading them for enhanced functionality. Based in Shanghai,FoloToyis revolutionising the world of smart toys by integrating generative artificial intelligence (AI)…

The impact of intelligent automation on modern business

HecateSeptember 19, 202405 mins

Intelligent automation is the use of automation technologies—artificial intelligence (AI), business process management (BPM) and robotic process automation (RPA). Intelligent automation expands the possibilities of business process automation, creating unlimited opportunities to reimagine how your business operates. Intelligent automation is more than just automation with a touch of AI. It represents the next evolution of…

The troubling impact of AI art on traditional artists

HecateSeptember 19, 202406 mins

AI art devalues the years of practice, unique vision, skill and experience that human artists work hard for. AI art makes it much harder for artists to both charge living wages for their work, and to see value in the effort they put in. AI-generated art is created using algorithms that can generate visuals, mimic…

Apple and Nvidia in talks to join OpenAI funding round

HecateSeptember 19, 202405 mins

The investment aligns with Apple’s efforts to integrate advanced AI, such as ChatGPT, into its future products. The exact amounts each company will invest are still undisclosed, but the overall funding could represent one of the largest investments in AI history. OUR TAKEApple and Nvidia are reportedly exploring investments in OpenAI, potentially valuing the AI…

Test automation framework: Guidelines to help the test run

HecateSeptember 19, 202405 mins

Simply put, a test automation framework is a set of guidelines that helps run tests and gives detailed reports about the results. To build a successful test automation framework, you need several important parts: tools, equipment, scripts, procedures, and, most importantly, skilled test automation engineers. Nowadays, a good test automation framework is a must-have for…

What is semi-supervised learning?

HecateSeptember 19, 202404 mins

Semi-supervised learning combines both labelled and unlabelled data to improve learning efficiency, especially when labelled data is limited. It leverages the abundance of unlabelled data to enhance model performance and generalisation capabilities. Semi-supervised learningis a middle ground between supervised and unsupervised learning. It uses a small amount of labelled data alongside a larger pool of…

US officials to address AI infrastructure in White House

HecateSeptember 19, 202405 mins

The White House has formed a new task force to address the infrastructure needs of AI, involving key tech and power sector leaders. The task force, led by various White House offices, will focus on advancing data centre development while balancing economic, security, and environmental goals. OUR TAKEThe White House announced on Thursday the establishment…

Samir Kumar takes the helm at Amazon India amidst regulatory scrutiny and market expansion

HecateSeptember 19, 202405 mins

Amazon has appointed 25-year company veteran Samir Kumar as the new head of its India operations, succeeding Manish Tiwary, who stepped down after eight years. This transition occurs as Amazon navigates fierce competition from local rivals and increasing regulatory scrutiny in India. OUR TAKEAmazon has appointed long-time executive Samir Kumar as its new India head,…