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VRAI to use VR simulation training for the offshore wind sector

10/05/202210/04/2022 John Montgallo

The company is seeking to use virtual reality to help companies overcome the energy crisis. VR simulation experiences aren’t proving to be nearly as appealing to consumers and businesses as many large companies, such as Meta, had anticipated. Even gamers aren’t as enthusiastic about virtual reality as many tech giants had thought would be the case. Training and education appear to be an area where this technology remains highly promising. VRAI, a start-up from Ireland, is seeking to create a place of leadership for itself in VR simulation training. It…

Chipotle trials artificial intelligence solutions to streamline operations

09/30/202209/29/2022 John Montgallo

Artificial intelligence - Chipotle Mexican Grill

The fast-food chain has been aiming to improve employee efficiency through enhanced training. Eight Southern Californian Chipotle Mexican Grill restaurants have started testing the PreciTaste artificial intelligence kitchen management system. The idea behind the system is “demand-based cooking and ingredient preparation forecasts.” The artificial intelligence system employs machine learning to monitor real-time ingredient levels. It alerts employees with respect to the amount of preparation and cooking that are required and notifies them regarding when they should begin cooking. In this way, the system is intended to not only optimize throughput…

California Governor Newsom signs social media transparency bill

09/16/202209/15/2022 John Montgallo

The controversial law could find itself being challenged by the technology industry. California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed a controversial social media transparency bill into law. AB 587 will force increased transparency, while opponents claim that these types of measure violate free speech protections. The law will require tech companies to make semi-annual report filings with the California attorney general. AB 587 will require that the reports publicly disclose the social media company content moderation policies with regards to disinformation, extremism and hate speech. The California bill was first introduced…

Artificial intelligence in France spots 20,000 undeclared swimming pools

09/07/202209/06/2022 John Montgallo

Tax authorities in the country say that AI has helped them to collect an additional €10 million. French tax officials have announced that through the use of artificial intelligence technology, they have been able to detect thousands of undeclared swimming pools, making it possible for them to collect an additional €10 million. The AI software used aerial image data to detect the pools and whether they had been declared. The French authorities used the artificial intelligence technology along with aerial imagery and tax data to determine whether pools were located…

Panera Bread trials drive-through artificial intelligence technology

08/31/202208/30/2022 John Montgallo

Artificial Intelligence Technology - Panera Bread Restaurant

Two locations in upstate New York are giving the tech a try for taking orders from customers. Earlier this week, Panera Bread launched a test of artificial intelligence technology at two of its locations in upstate New York. The AI will be used to allow a computer to take drive-through orders. The test is meant to gauge how accurate and able the tech is in taking orders from customers in real life. The company is hoping to use the tests to determine just how accurate orders taken using artificial intelligence…