Jay van Zyl @ ecosystem.Ai

Apple Inc. is set to join the Partnership on AI, an artificial intelligence
research group that includes Amazon.com Inc., Alphabet Inc.’s Google,
Facebook Inc. and Microsoft Corp.

Google intends to make a range of smart tools available this year. Google’s
range of AI and machine learning technology could enable makers to build
even more powerful projects. To make this happen, Google needs help from
the maker community. Raspberry Pi fans are the best makers around, and it’s
their ideas that will give the tech company direction.

Gary Illyes of Google tells us Google may use machine learning to aggregate
signals together for better search quality, and with RankBrain.

Deep learning-based system could be further developed for smartphones,
increasing access to screening and aiding early detection of cancers.

Andrew Ng, chief scientist at the Chinese company Baidu, explains why
breakthroughs in machine learning will transform countless industries.

Libratus, a smart new computing system, is pushing into new territory for
artificial intelligence.

As AI takes on the primary role of interacting with both your customers and
employees, it must be considered a core competency demanding of C-level
investment and strategy.

IBM’s PowerAI system for machine learning on a mix of Power8 processors and
Nvidia GPUs now supports Google’s deep learning framework.

Here’s why artificial intelligence will be beneficial for retailers and
consumers. From creating personalized shopping experiences to offering
virtual buying assistants — AI is improving the online shopping experience
for consumers and retailers.