From exciting, new applications to electrifying tech innovations, the twin fields of artificial intelligence and automation are evolving every day. If you missed the latest developments making the news, we have you covered. Here’s a quick recap of the top three AI and automation stories worth knowing.
Jack in the Box to Test Robotic Kitchen Automation
Workers at the California-based fast food chain will soon welcome two new robotic “coworkers” to their crew: Flippy and Sippy. Designed by Miso Robotics, the automated assistants will leverage artificial intelligence, machine learning, computer vision and data analytics to complete fried food and drink orders, respectively. According to Forbes, Jack in the Box was motivated to test out the innovative solution (currently in use at White Castle locations) to combat current labor shortages and free employees to focus on face-to-face customer interactions instead of manual kitchen tasks.
Machine Learning Scientists Create Deliberately Biased AI
“Given a photo of your face, we can use this algorithm to predict what people’s first impressions of you would be, and which stereotypes they would project onto you when they see your face”
Jordan W. Suchow, Cognitive Scientist and AI Expert - School of Business at Stevens