ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
Artificial Intelligence (AI), a branch of computer science, is concerned with developing computers capable of doing tasks that would typically need human intelligence. Such tasks include learning from and adjusting to new facts or situations, reading human language, discovering patterns, problem-solving, and decision-making. AI is largely classified into two types: Narrow AI refers to systems designed to do a single job, such as facial recognition or web searches, within a set of limits. This category includes AI technology that we encounter in our daily lives, such as voice-activated assistants, recommendation engines, and picture recognition software. General AI: These systems can accomplish every cognitive activity that a person can. They are capable of comprehending, learning, adapting, and applying knowledge in a variety of contexts.
Blockchain and the Wheel of Fate: The Role of Blockchain Technology in Disease Surveillance and Pandemic Prevention
Pandemics are an inescapable fact of life on Earth. They have happened before, and we are on the verge of experiencing the latest such event through the relentless spread of the coronavirus. How can blockchain technology help to contain pandemics?
Axon Explores Blockchain to Fight Body-Cam Deepfake Videos
Axon Enterprise Inc, a leading manufacturer of body-cams for United States law enforcement agencies has produced new cameras enhanced with blockchain technology in an attempt to thwart ‘deepfake’ videos.
US FDA Calls Meeting on Blockchain, AI and the New Era of Smarter Food Safety
The FDA will hold a meeting on October 21st, with the aim of gathering input and feedback to help shape an FDA blueprint for the initiative. The FDA will propose leveraging modern technologies such as blockchain, artificial intelligence, and IoT to improve the transparency and decrease the risks of contamination in the food supply chain.
Exclusive: Blockchain at the Stage of Tech Convergence
How does Deloitte Blockchain Lab envision the future of blockchain? Dr. Paul Sin believed that blockchain is at the stage of technology convergence with IoT, big data and artificial intelligence! He also explained the 3 challenges for enterprises to implement their own blockchain and various blockchain auditing services offered by Deloitte.
Malta AI and Blockchain Summit - The Event You Do Not Want to Miss in May
All eyes on Malta for the AI & Blockchain Summit
Exclusive: Talent Shortage is The Key Pain Point in the AI Industry
Artificial intelligence is one of the emerging fintech trends in Hong Kong. While there are some great minds and AI companies in Hong Kong, they can’t survive without sufficient funding and technical support from government and industry leaders. We had the opportunity to invite Timothy Leung, Executive Director of HKAI Lab, to share his thoughts on how HKAI Lab facilitates the growth of AI ecosystem in Hong Kong. He also identified talent shortage is the key pain point in AI industry which hinders integration of AI and blockchain.