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AI to ensure credible content control for tech companies

If you have uploaded a video to YouTube lately and can’t find it, there’s a high chance it was removed. On this occasion, you don’t have a human to blame. Since the rise of COVID-19 and the mass of misinformation being circulated, YouTube is putting artificial intelligence in charge of evaluating more content. Google, YouTube […]

Operators collaborate to help sustain the networks

There has been an explosion of traffic in both fixed and mobile telecommunications in recent weeks, primarily as a result of the COVID-19 outbreak. Traffic through IP networks has seen increases of almost 40% while mobile use has increased by around 50% in voice and 25% in data. WhatsApp has increased 5-fold in recent days. […]

MessageBird Introduce New AI-Powered customer contact center – Inbox.ai

Amsterdam based MessageBird has been offering developers a cloud-based communication platform that simplifies the process of introducing chat and messaging functionality to their own apps by utilizing APIs. This saves companies the hassle of investing in costly hardware infrastructure if they want to use text and voice-based features in their own services. Recently, MessageBird introduced […]

With painted faces, artists fight facial recognition tech

By KELVIN CHAN AP Business Writer LONDON (AP) — As night falls in London, Georgina Rowlands and Anna Hart start applying makeup. Instead of lipstick and eyeliner, they’re covering their faces with geometric shapes. Rowlands has long narrow blue triangles and thin white rectangles criss-crossing her face. Hart has a collection of red, orange and […]

5 ways AI boosts the customer experience

Customer experience (CX) is one of company’s highest priorities today. Businesses are putting a lot of effort into making sure that their customers have an enjoyable experience with the company or in the service they provide. One of the easiest and best ways to make customers happy is to answer questions and queries, and resolve […]

Africa’s smartphone market makes gains

U.S.–China tensions accompanied by market saturation are placing the global smartphone market under immense stress. The latest research from International Data Corporations has shown that the African smartphone market saw shipments increase 4.0% quarter upon quarter in Q3 last year to total 22.6 million units. The firm’s latest research indicates Africa’s complete mobile phone sales […]

More AI Investment for Telecom Operators

The telecom industry is set to invest heavily in AI software. According to the latest study conducted by Juniper Research, the total network operator investment on AI solutions is expected to exceed $15 billion by 2024. Why are telecom operators adopting AI solutions so aggressively? Keeping up with the competition is important at a time […]

Facebook bans ads with false claims about new virus

By BARBARA ORTUTAY AP Technology Writer SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Facebook said Wednesday that it is banning ads that make false claims about products tied to the new coronavirus. The social network said it is removing ads that feature a product and imply a limited supply, seeking create a “sense of urgency” in their mention […]

Microsoft says virus hurting supply chain more than expected

By MATT O’BRIEN AP Technology Writer The virus outbreak in China is hurting Microsoft more than expected, as the company said it won’t meet targets that had already factored in the uncertainty. In particular, Microsoft said revenue from Windows licenses and its Surface devices “are more negatively impacted than previously anticipated.” The company said demand […]

Spain to severely restrict advertising for on-line betting

MADRID (AP) — Spain’s government announced plans Friday for what it said would be the toughest legislation in the European Union on restricting advertising for on-line betting houses. Advertising for betting, above all for sports bets, has grown rapidly in Spain in recent years and dominates commercials during soccer matches. Consumer AffairsMinister Alberto Garzón said […]