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  • Humane Demonstrates AI-Powered Wearable Device With Projected Display: Report

    Humane, a startup founded by former Apple employees, reportedly showed off its upcoming AI-powered wearable at a TED talk. The gadget demoed by ex-Apple employees Imran Chaudhri and Bethany Bongiorno seems to follow voice and gesture commands and can project the screen onto nearby objects. It lacks a traditional touchscreen interface and during the presentation, […] More

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    France to Use AI-Powered Surveillance During 2024 Paris Olympics Despite Warnings From Rights Groups

    France’s National Assembly on Thursday approved the use of artificial intelligence (AI) video surveillance during the 2024 Paris Olympics, overlooking warnings from civil rights groups that the technology posed a threat to civil liberties. The government says algorithmic video surveillance can detect “pre-determined events”, abnormal behaviour and crowd surges, helping ensure the safety of millions […] More