Tag Archives: Artificial Intelligence

Is Artificial Intelligence a Double-Edged Sword?

A panel of medical experts warn that AI may come with a host of problems we don’t know how to solve
Posted on June 26, 2019 by Kathleen Clohessy Editor-in Chief/SevenPonds

The promise of artificial intelligence is everywhere today. From self-driving cars to robotic companions for the elderly, technology’s ability to mimic human intelligence is creating targeted algorithms that solve puzzles, recognize faces, respond to verbal commands and perform far more … Continue reading →

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Irish Researchers Reveal “Stevie II” Robot to Combat Loneliness in the Elderly

Stevie II is an upgraded version of its predecessor
Posted on June 21, 2019 by Lucas Morgan (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

A team of researchers from Trinity College, Dublin, revealed a new version of their “Stevie” robot last month. Its main function is to interact with seniors and to provide a level of support for those living in both care homes … Continue reading →

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Artificial Intelligence Outsmarts Past Practices that Predict Patient Outcomes

Google's "Medical Brain" can even predict how long a hospital patient has to live
Posted on January 21, 2019 by Laura B Hayden (Blog Writer, Sevenponds)

Google has been playing a guessing game with the human race for quite some time now. Its Smart Replies, which is built into Gmail, reads the message our colleague has sent to us and suggests a number of short, plausible answers. … Continue reading →

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