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China's new AI trade rules could hamper a TikTok sale

TikTok’s attempt to sell itself and avert a possible US ban may run into some complications. The Wall Street Journal reports that China has unveiled new restrictions on AI technology exports that could affect TikTok. The new rules bar the exports of tech like content suggestions, text analysis and voice recognition unless a company receives a license — technology TikTok uses in some cases. The…
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Google Assistant can help you donate to the Center for Policing Equity

Google is making it easier for Assistant users to donate to an organization working to address racial bias in policing. Using your phone, ask Assistant to “donate to racial justice,” and the digital helper will then take you through contributing to the Center for Policing Equity. You&aposll also find a dedicated card in Google Assistant&aposs Snapshot. Whatever way you go…
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Move.ai enables AI motion capture without the hassle for video game production

Move.ai can use artificial intelligence to capture a 3D representation of an actor in a process known as motion capture. But it doesn’t need actors in Lycra suits with lots of white balls attached to them. And it enables game companies to do motion capture in a remote way during the pandemic. That’s an important technological advancement, because the hassles of motion-capture systems have led…
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Berbix raises $9 million to verify IDs with AI

Berbix, a startup developing an “automated” identity verification platform, today closed a $9 million funding round. A spokesperson told VentureBeat the new capital is being earmarked for team and customer growth. According to McKinsey, the…
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Autonomous aircraft startup Reliable Robotics emerges from stealth with $33.5 million

Reliable Robotics, a startup developing autonomous flight technologies, this week emerged from stealth with $33.5 million in venture capital funding. Cofounder and CEO Robert Rose says the funds will be used to scale production of the company’s products and bring on new engineering talent. Aviation companies pursuing autonomous transportation include Uber, Boeing, and Honeywell. According to…
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