Last Week in AI #100 - Depression, Energy Grid, MRI, Astronomy, DALLE Logos
Jun 8, 2022
Discover how an AI algorithm can detect depression from voice tones! Explore AI-powered cash registers revolutionizing retail and the surge in robot orders due to labor shortages. Learn about a groundbreaking one-minute brain MRI scan and the innovative AI helping astronomers with theories about distant worlds. You'll also chuckle at funny DALL-E generated logos and the ethical debates surrounding facial recognition technology. It's a mix of science, humor, and cutting-edge tech developments!
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Kintsugi App
- Kintsugi's founders, who both experienced depression, created a voice journaling app.
- This app helps detect depression by analyzing voice tone, not content, making it language-agnostic.
Mental Health Stigma
- There's been significant progress in reducing mental health stigma.
- Founders openly discuss their experiences, and mental health startups receive substantial funding.
AI for Energy Grids
- AI can automate complex energy grids with increasing renewable sources like wind and solar.
- This empowers grid operators to manage the intricate, distributed power generation.