Artificial Intelligence (AI) continues to transform the world, driving innovations in various fields, from social media to healthcare and law enforcement. Let’s explore the top 5 recent breakthroughs.
1. Vybe — A New Social Network for Face-Swapping
One of the latest and most impressive apps is Vybe, developed by two Ph.D. graduates from Oxford. This innovative social network allows users to swap faces in photos and create fun content with friends. By leveraging AI, Vybe enables users to replace faces on images, automatically adjusting skin tone for maximum realism.
The app already boasts over 100,000 templates, and the number of available images is growing thanks to its easy content creation process. Vybe has secured $4.75 million in funding, showcasing the immense potential of the startup. Future plans include adding video and animation support, making it one of the most promising platforms for entertainment and creativity.
2. AI-Powered Disease Diagnosis from Google
Google is making significant strides in AI for healthcare. Their new model analyzes sounds from the human body to detect early signs of diseases like tuberculosis. This is particularly important in regions with limited access to medical equipment, where a smartphone can replace expensive devices.
This technology is already helping detect tuberculosis in India with up to 94% accuracy. The model was trained on 300 million sound fragments, allowing it to analyze coughs and other signals for early diagnosis. This innovative solution promises to make diagnostics more accessible, especially in developing countries.
3. Google Meet: AI Gemini for Automatic Notes
Google Meet users can now take advantage of a new AI-powered tool — Gemini, which automatically creates notes during meetings. Instead of a basic transcription, the AI captures key discussion points and saves them in Google Docs.
This is especially useful for businesses and education, as participants can receive summaries immediately after the call. This feature is already available for Google Workspace users and is set to expand further.
4. AI to Assist Police: Automating Crime Reports
In the U.S., police have begun using AI to write reports. In Oklahoma City, officers are testing a system by Axon that automatically drafts reports based on body camera recordings.
This saves law enforcement officers significant time, allowing them to focus more on their duties rather than paperwork. However, the technology is not without controversy, as critics raise concerns about transparency and accuracy in these AI-generated reports.
5. AI-Generated Wallpapers for Samsung Refrigerators
Samsung has introduced an interesting innovation for home appliances — AI-generated wallpapers for refrigerators. Users can now create up to five unique wallpapers per day on their refrigerators, using seven themes and six different art styles.
Additionally, the voice assistant Bixby has been updated to remember previous conversations and execute more complex commands. For instance, the washing machine can finish its cycle based on the time of your dinner, alerting you when it’s done.
Each of these innovations showcases how rapidly artificial intelligence is evolving and becoming a part of our everyday lives. From content creation and medical diagnostics to task automation and home devices, AI continues to impress with its capabilities. In the future, these technologies will become even more integrated into our lives, providing convenience and simplifying many tasks.
Sources:
- https://health.google/health-research/imaging-and-diagnostics/
- https://support.google.com/meet/answer/14754931?hl=en
- https://abc7chicago.com/post/how-is-ai-being-used-police-officers-raving-artificial-intelligence-intended-create-crime-reports-body-cam-audio/15240390/
- https://news.samsung.com/us/samsung-bixby-voice-control-refrigerators-washers-air-conditioners-and-other-ai-appliances/
- https://techcrunch.com/2024/08/29/two-oxford-phds
A propos de Farangiz ASKHANOVA
Master 2 E-commerce à l'Université de Strasbourg, Faculté de Droit de sciences politiques et de gestion
