Artificial Insights

Friday Focus: This week in AI - 10 Jan 2025

January 2025 saw explosive growth in several AI sectors. Marketing saw a boom in AI-powered TikTok advertising.  Software development benefited from AI code assistants, while creative…

Friday Focus: This Week In AI - 20 Dec 24

Cutting-edge advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) are transforming numerous sectors. Significant progress is evident in customer service, search technology, and scientific research, with AI…

AI and the Art of Whisky Tasting

A new machine learning algorithm accurately identifies the top five flavour notes in different whiskies, matching the assessments of expert human tasters.

SPARROW: AI for Biodiversity Conservation

Microsoft's AI for Good Lab has developed SPARROW, a solar-powered, AI-driven device designed to monitor biodiversity in remote locations.

AI-Powered T-Shirt for Early Heart Condition Detection

Researchers at Imperial College London are developing an AI-powered t-shirt to improve the diagnosis of inherited heart conditions. Funded by the British Heart Foundation, the shirt uses embedded…

AI Cuts Hospital Visits for COPD Patients

A UK NHS trust is utilising an AI-powered app, Lenus, to manage chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in patients.

AI ECG Analysis Predicts Heart Disease Risk

Research from Imperial College London demonstrates how an AI model, trained on millions of ECGs, can accurately predict heart disease, heart attacks, and even mortality risk.

Friday Focus: This Week in AI - 13 Dec 24

Key areas highlighted include healthcare, utilising AI for diagnostics and robotic surgery; robotics, showcasing innovative designs for various applications; military and defence, noting AI…

NHS Use of AI to Identify and Support Frequent A&E Attenders

The NHS in England is employing artificial intelligence to identify and support individuals who frequently use A&E services. Over 360,000 patients visit A&E more than five times annually,…

Google Raises the Stakes in the AI Arms Race with Gemini 2.0

Google has unveiled Gemini 2.0 Flash, a significantly enhanced version of its AI assistant.  Key improvements include enhanced multimodality—processing and generating various media types—and the…

AI in the Workplace 2025

Five ways artificial intelligence (AI) will impact workplaces in 2025.

AI Decodes Plant Language

Researchers at the John Innes Centre and the University of Exeter have developed PlantRNA-FM, a groundbreaking AI model that analyses the genetic "language" of plants.

OpenAI's ChatGPT o1 - World's Smartest Language Model

Announcing OpenAI's release of its new language model, ChatGPT o1, touted as the "world's smartest".

Friday Focus: This Week In AI - 6 Dec 2024

Several key trends in artificial intelligence, including the rise of multimodal and agential AI systems, the increasing prevalence of shadow AI within workplaces, and significant advancements…

Google's Veo and Imagen 3 AI Generators

Google recently launched Veo, its first AI video generator, and Imagen 3, an advanced image generator, both accessible through its Vertex AI platform.

iOS 18.2: New AI Features and Release Date

iOS 18.2, an upcoming Apple software update, is expected to launch around 9th December and will feature significant AI enhancements.

AI's Transformation of Healthcare

AI-powered tools are improving the detection of bone fractures and early disease signs, aiding ambulance needs assessment, and assisting clinicians via chatbots.

AI Speed Cameras in France: 2025 Rollout

France's plan to introduce AI-powered speed cameras in 2025, capable of detecting various driving offences beyond speeding.

Workplace AI Adoption: A Reality Check

A recent report reveals a disparity between the hype surrounding AI in the workplace and its actual adoption. While 60% of companies claim AI tool usage, a significant portion of employees (34%) use…

Friday Focus: This Week in AI - 29 Nov 2024