The adventure of innovation continues to unfold in the world of mobility aids, and at the forefront of this revolution is WeWalk. This U.K.-based startup is using cutting-edge technology to create a smart cane designed specifically for visually impaired individuals,...
The Evolution of Synthetic Speech: A Dive into WellSaid Labs
In a world rapidly adopting voice-enabled technology, it's hard to find robust solutions that offer more than quick snippets of input. That’s where WellSaid Labs makes its mark—pioneering the field of synthetic speech generation with a remarkable capability to...
The Rise of Synthetic Speech: WellSaid’s Vision for the Future
As we advance into an increasingly digital age, the demand for content creation continues to soar. Yet, one aspect that has often remained uncharted is the art of conveying that content via synthetic speech. With platforms like WellSaid stepping into this realm,...
The Power Play Behind Antitrust: Wealthy Donors Target FTC Chair Lina Khan
In the intricate chess game of American politics, the intersection of wealth and policy often leads to fascinating—and sometimes concerning—dynamics. Recently, the focus has shifted to Lina Khan, the Chair of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), whose tenure has been...
Unleashing Innovation at TC Sessions: Robotics on the West Coast
The robotics industry is moving at lightning speed, transforming everything from manufacturing to everyday life. Following the monumental success of last year's TC Robotics event in Boston, anticipation is building for its West Coast counterpart—TC Sessions: Robotics....
Rethinking AI: A Call for a New Discipline to Battle Racial Bias
The global conversation around racial inequality has surged in recent years, igniting protests, policy changes, and corporate responses. Amidst this whirlwind, tech giants like IBM and Amazon have made headlines by reevaluating their use of facial recognition...
Waymo’s Return to San Francisco: A New Chapter in Autonomous Vehicle Testing
The buzz surrounding autonomous vehicles (AVs) has reached a fever pitch in recent years, and Waymo, a pioneer in self-driving technology, is making headlines once again. After a successful stint testing its cutting-edge vehicles in cities across the United States,...
Waymo’s Waymax: Pioneering Realistic Agent Training for Autonomous Vehicles
As the race towards fully autonomous vehicles accelerates, organizations are grappling with many challenges, one of which is the realistic training of autonomous systems. Enter Waymo, a frontrunner in the autonomous vehicle (AV) landscape, which has recently released...
Driving Towards the Future: Insights from Autonomous Vehicle Experts
The landscape of autonomous vehicle technology is rapidly evolving, and as we approach significant events like the TC Sessions: Robotics+AI, it's paramount to spotlight the trailblazers leading the charge. Featured in this session are two remarkable personalities:...