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Cyberpunk 2077's dialogue was lip-synced by AI

October 20, 2020
Cyberpunk 2077 is just a few weeks away and the action-packed RPG will launch with support for dialogue in 10 languages and subtitle options for several others. CD Projekt Red is aiming to add a deeper layer of immersion for players by using artificial intelligence to lip sync the dialogue in multiple languages. The game’s lead character technical director, Mateusz Popławski, said in a…
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PhiSat-1 satellite uses AI to remove clouds from Earth images

October 20, 2020
Intel, the European Space Agency (ESA), and startup Ubotica today announced details of what they claim is the first AI-powered satellite to orbit the Earth. The product of a three-year development cycle, the organizations say the CubeSat — PhiSat-1 — could solve a challenge the space industry has faced for years: Photos from satellites are often obscured by clouds. Clouds comprise about 70% of…
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Google Assistant-enabled smart displays gain support for multiple accounts

October 19, 2020
Google today announced new features bound for smart displays like the Lenovo Smart Display, Nest Hub Mask, and the JBL Link View. Starting this month, the search giant is introducing an improved visual experience on touchscreen and the ability to set up multiple accounts. Google is also rolling out a feature that will proactively show upcoming meeting details, along with an auto-frame mode to keep…
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Silent Eight leverages AI to detect and solve financial fraud

October 19, 2020
Silent Eight, a cybersecurity startup leveraging AI to combat fraud, today closed a $15 million funding round. The company says the funds will be used to accelerate current hiring efforts and fuel customer acquisition as it expands to new geographies. While technologies like embedded chip cards and two-factor authentication have helped reduce financial fraud, the problem remains widespread.
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