Imagine having a digital twin that responds to you in real time and seamlessly integrates across platforms using an API. With AI-powered avatars gaining traction across industries, businesses and creators are searching for the most lifelike and interactive experiences possible. As digital spaces evolve, tools like Akool provide a bridge between reality and virtual engagement. […]

Goutham (Gou) Rao is the CEO and co-founder of NeuBird, the creators of Hawkeye, the world’s first generative AI-powered ITOps engineer, designed to help IT teams diagnose and resolve technical issues instantly, enabling seamless collaboration between human teams and AI. A serial entrepreneur with a proven track record, Rao has co-founded and successfully exited multiple companies. […]

When you mention AI, both to a layman and an AI engineer, the cloud is probably the first thing that comes to mind. But why, exactly? For the most part, it’s because Google, OpenAI and Anthropic lead the charge, but they don’t open-source their models nor do they offer local options.  Of course, they do […]

A recent paper from LG AI Research suggests that supposedly ‘open’ datasets used for training AI models may be offering a false sense of security – finding that nearly four out of five AI datasets labeled as ‘commercially usable’ actually contain hidden legal risks. Such risks range from the inclusion of undisclosed copyrighted material to […]

Imagine that a robot is helping you clean the dishes. You ask it to grab a soapy bowl out of the sink, but its gripper slightly misses the mark. Using a new framework developed by MIT and NVIDIA researchers, you could correct that robot’s behavior with simple interactions. The method would allow you to point […]

As creators faced a looming—but short-lived TikTok ban in January, many asked, “Where do I go from here?” These creators had built their communities on the app, established their brands, and forged close connections with fans and fellow creators. For some, TikTok was their primary (or only) source of income. For others, it was the […]

Phil Tomlinson, SVP of TaskUs, oversees the company’s global offerings, including Trust & Safety, AI Services, Digital Customer Experience, and Risk & Response. With over 20 years of experience, he develops digital solutions and advocates for better mental health in the workplace. TaskUs is a global outsourcing company that provides next-generation digital services and customer experience […]

For over 30 years, science photographer Felice Frankel has helped MIT professors, researchers, and students communicate their work visually. Throughout that time, she has seen the development of various tools to support the creation of compelling images: some helpful, and some antithetical to the effort of producing a trustworthy and complete representation of the research. […]

AI-driven image recognition is transforming industries, from healthcare and security to autonomous vehicles and retail. These systems analyze vast amounts of visual data, identifying patterns and objects with remarkable accuracy. However, traditional image recognition models come with significant challenges as they require extensive computational resources, struggle with scalability, and cannot often efficiently process large datasets. […]

The real estate industry is increasingly adopting AI to enhance decision-making, streamline workflows, and gain a competitive edge. Below is a list of some of the best AI-powered real estate tools popular among agents and investors. These tools cover a range of functionalities including predictive analytics for lead prospecting, automated property valuation, intelligent lead nurturing, […]