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  • Robotics

    Robot manicures and eyelash extensions: How A.I. is attracting new beauty industry customers

    CBS News, 08/01/23. The global market for artificial intelligence (A.I.) in the beauty and cosmetics industry is booming, with significant projected growth in the next five years. Companies like Clockwork, Nimble Beauty, and LUUM are utilizing A.I. technology to revolutionize beauty services, offering convenience, precision, and improved capabilities. While concerns about job loss among lash artists and nail technicians have emerged, industry professionals argue that these A.I. machines are meant to provide express services and augment, not replace, the skills of human professionals. The future of A.I. in the beauty industry seems promising, attracting new clientele and expanding convenience. READ THE ARTICLE

  • Hollywood

    Movie extras worry they’ll be replaced by artificial intelligence

    NPR, 08/01/23. The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) in Hollywood poses concerns for background TV and film actors who fear job losses. The ongoing strike between Hollywood studios and the Screen Actors Guild revolves around this issue. The use of AI technology to create digital replicas of actors without their consent has raised alarm among actors, with worries that AI will replace background actors altogether. While studios argue that actors should be aware of how AI will be used in the future, actors insist on fair treatment and transparency in negotiations. READ THE ARTICLE

  • Food

    Why AI Food Photography Is So Unappetizing

    Eater, 08/01/23. AI-generated food images have become increasingly popular, with tech companies showcasing their applications for recipe development and teaching cooking techniques. However, these images often fall into the uncanny valley, appearing almost lifelike but with subtle discrepancies that create a sense of unease. Scholars suggest that the uncanny effect is due to the mixed categories and unrealistic features attributed to the food. Additionally, our familiarity with food and visual expectations based on experience can lead to negative reactions when AI-generated images deviate from these expectations. Ultimately, professionals in food photography and styling offer consistent and appetizing visuals that AI struggles to recreate. READ THE ARTICLE

  • Retail

    AI enhancement boosts The Fresh Market’s shoppable videos

    Industry Dive, 08/01/23. The Fresh Market is experiencing positive results through its partnership with Firework on a shoppable video platform powered by artificial intelligence (AI). The AI engine, which can understand and respond in multiple languages, provides real-time responses to viewers’ questions. The expanded functionality allows on-demand, AI-powered livestream videos, leading to a 400% increase in consumer interaction and improved conversion rates. The goal is to create personalized experiences that mimic in-person customer service and build a strong connection with shoppers. Firework has plans for additional AI products, further advancing the role of AI in the retail industry. READ THE ARTICLE

  • Healthcare

    AI-Assisted Pathology Ready For Mainstream, Australian system promises tenfold productivity increase

    IEEE Spectrum, 08/01/23. Digital pathology, which uses computer-controlled microscopes to scan and produce images of tissue and fluid samples, has the potential to greatly improve the work of laboratory scientists and clinical pathologists. However, this technology has not been widely adopted due to resolution and imaging accuracy issues. Now, scientists in Australia have developed an AI-assisted form of digital pathology that addresses these problems. Their system uses AI algorithms to predict areas of interest in high magnification, allowing pathologists to zoom in without having to rescan slides. This innovation has the potential to increase productivity tenfold and make digital pathology a valuable tool in healthcare. READ THE ARTICLE