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How hedge funds can trade on heaven-sent data
Day 1: IBT Media's data science and finance event looked at alternative data sets and natural language processing.
Facebook using artificial intelligence to spot suicidal users and offer real-time prevention
New algorithm can identify users at risk and reach out with rapid support.
Jeff Garzik's Bloq acquires Skry for machine learning and AI blockchain data analytics
Skry can detect anomalies like a DDoS attack or a spike in transactions fees on both public and private chains.
'Siri, find me a date': Tinder boss says AI and augmented reality could improve online dating
Sean Rad on the future of swiping.
Ricoh and IBM Watson's 'magic' AI whiteboard translates languages in real time
The interactive whiteboards are powered by IBM's artificial intelligence.
Machine learning 'RegTech' being driven by post-Paris attacks AML rules
Sarah Clark, general manager, Identity at Mitek Systems, discussed the state of the art at Finovate 2017 in London.
Mark Zuckerberg's manifesto: 6 takeaways from his massive plan to save the world with Facebook
"Facebook stands for bringing us closer together and building a global community," Zuckerberg wrote.
Machine learning fraud specialists Feedzai listed for second year running in Tech Tour Growth 50
Feedzai CEO Nuno Sebastiao said: 'Being selected for the Tech Tour Growth 50 means that we are global-ready.'
Elon Musk says humans need to merge with machines or risk becoming irrelevant in the AI age
Musk warned global leaders to pay close attention to AI development so researchers "don't get carried away".
Elon Musk jokes 'I'm not an alien' while discussing how to contact extraterrestrials
SpaceX boss says 'super intelligent' AI will be like aliens landing on Earth.
Google's DeepMind tests AI vs AI to see if they become 'aggressive' or cooperate
Researchers used two games to see if the AI's behaviour changes based on its environment
Winton Labs names cohort of European AI and data science startups
The Winton Labs Demo Day will take place on 9 February in collaboration with The Alan Turing Institute.
Two Sigma's Wes McKinney talks about big data interoperability
McKinney created the Pandas project and has spent the last seven years working in the Python open source ecosystem.
Humanity folds: AI just crushed the world's top human poker players in historic victory
In recent years, AI has bested human players in various games including chess, checkers, Scrabble and Go.
FirstCapital's Hazel Moore on how Silicon Valley is stealing the UK's hottest fintech talent
Hazel Moore will be talking about fintech innovation at Newsweek's forthcoming Data Science and Capital Markets event in London.
Starbucks can now take your order via voice or message through its iOS app and Amazon Alexa
Using the app, customers can place their long orders, customise them and pay for them ahead of time.
Apple joins Google, Facebook and Microsoft in AI research group
'This is a pivotal moment for the Partnership on AI,' the non-profit said.
Despite rivalry Samsung wants to collaborate with Google on AI
The Galaxy S8 is expected to feature Samsung's Ai platform Bixby.
AI can predict when patients will die from heart failure 'with 80% accuracy'
Machine learning software allows doctors to cut diagnosis time and better assign treatment.
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella warns AI should be used to help people, not replace them
Nadella weighs in on the need to 'democratize' access to artificial intelligence.
Is man or machine better at poker? Watch livestream of 'Brains vs AI' tournament to find out
Watch Carnegie Mellon Libratus AI take on professional players at Rivers Casino, Pittsburgh.
Amazon is using Alexa to take over your home, car and entire life
Voice-activated personal assistant appears in everything from speakers to cars and fridges.
How businesses can learn from the first wave of AI
Businesses that do not have a robust data-centric culture to drive AI will be affected.
Google using machine learning to shrink large images so they load faster and take up less space
Google is using artificial intelligence to help it load images on Google+ that are small yet high quality.
Hedge fund firm Man AHL says open sourcing software helps attract best developer talent
Gary Collier, Co-CTO of Man AHL is taking part in a session on open source technology at Newsweek/IBT's forthcoming Data Science in Capital Markets event in London.
Robots could be given 'personhood' status and made to pay taxes, say European lawmakers
MEPs mull whether robots should be fitted with kill switches to prevent them from posing a risk to humans.
Tech billionaires create $27m research fund to protect humanity from harmful AI
'There's an urgency to ensure that AI benefits society and minimizes harm,' said LinkedIn's Reid Hoffman.
Smart egg-shaped kitchen assistant helps plan meals, order ingredients and show you how to cook them
The device can also 'keep a lively conversation going by expressing itself through looks and winks'.
Toyota Concept-i: Is this artificially intelligent car creepy or cute?
Looking for a new relationship? Toyota wants future cars to connect emotionally with drivers.
Synaptics unveils new biometric solution combining facial and fingerprint recognition for mobile devices
The company says users can use the facial or fingerprint recognition technology interchangeably or combined.