A new dating app called Waving lets users judge potential partners by their voice. We talk with Robert Burriss of Basel University about the role a person's voice plays in attraction.

Consumers are beginning to expect more AI-driven interactions with their devices, whether they are interacting with smart assistants or expecting more tailored content within an application. However, when considering the landscape of available AI-focused applications, the list is significantly biased toward manufacturers. So, how can a third-party app developer provide an experience that is similar in performance and interactivity to built-in AI's like Siri or Google Assistant? This is why the release of TensorFlow Lite is so significant. TensorFlow released TensorFlow Lite, this past November as an evolution of TensorFlow Mobile.

Artificial intelligence could emulate human bias, including sexism, if there is no oversight on data used to create it, experts at the world's largest mobile phone fair in Barcelona warned Thursday. "We're all very aware the machines will learn the same bias as those who coded them," Emma McGuiguan, in charge of technology at consultants Accenture, said at the Mobile World Congress. AI is the science of programming machines or computers to reproduce human processes, like learning and decision making. Julie Woods-Moss, chief innovation officer at Indian mobile operator Tata Communications, said that in order to do this, a large amount of human-led data was needed. "We have to be very careful that we don't encourage AI to be biased," she said, calling on professionals in the sector to find ways to identify these biases.

In almost every industry today, you're seeing an increase in personalized experiences for consumers. With more people wanting control over how they buy or consume content, entertainment companies are in the midst of abiding by these customer demands. The consumer need to personalize content is a psychological impulse to find more control in a world filled with information overload. Since media content choices are often overwhelming, it's all the more important for consumers to find something fitting their world views. At the center of all this is artificial intelligence. Take a look at how machine learning continues to evolve personalized experiences in entertainment and media.

Last year, more than 15,000 victims lost some $210 million in "confidence frauds" and romance scams, according to the Federal Bureau of Investigation. The lesson: Meeting people online comes with risks. And the way to protect yourself or someone you love isn't as simple as "Don't be foolish." Smart people fall prey to scams. Scammers are really good at what they do.

Intelligent virtual assistants have gained a lot of prominence in the business world since they were reintroduced by major platforms like Slack, Facebook, and Twitter. Despite the fact we have only grazed the potential of chatbots, they've already changed the way companies communicate with their audiences. Moreover, efficient corporations have found alternative uses for bots. For example, chatbots are now utilized as internal-facing assistants that can increase productivity and employee satisfaction throughout a company. AI-powered bots have the potential to address and mitigate different risk areas for businesses of all sizes, so they provide a viable, cost-effective solution for many different scenarios.

It's increasingly clear that voice is the next major interface in computing, in some cases replacing the touch-based platforms of the smartphone era. Amazon's Alexa, Google Assistant, Apple's Siri, and Samsung's Bixby are leading the voice charge by providing contextual data and performing tasks on behalf of users. As voice-based virtual assistants continue move into a broad swath of form factors -- including smartphones, smart speakers, and automobiles -- their impact on the general public will grow as well. As consumer use cases continue to accumulate, these assistants are also making their way further into the office, creating new opportunities for improving business productivity and efficiency. SEE: IT leader's guide to the future of artificial intelligence (Tech Pro Research) While voice assistants are known for their ability to start a music playlist, for example, they also have great potential in the workplace.

Technological innovation is no longer optional: in an effort to optimize customer experiences and increase e-commerce results, we have become slaves to the algorithm. Fortunately, artificial intelligence opportunities abound and new technologies can be implemented relatively easily. Accenture Interactive's Fjord identified seven trends that will impact your business this year. We are becoming Slaves to the algorithm, as in the new marketing environment, algorithms are taking on the role of gatekeeper between consumers and brands. They are indifferent to all branding efforts that still influence consumers' buying decisions.

Artificial Intelligence may not be taking over the planet just yet, but it is certainly freaking people out in households around the world. Amazon said on Wednesday it was trying to fix a bug that was causing Alexa, the AI assistant in its Echo home speakers, to laugh at random. Some people have said the laughter happened in response to unrelated commands, while others reported it occurred unprompted. "Lying in bed about to fall asleep when Alexa on my Amazon Echo Dot lets out a very loud and creepy laugh... there's a good chance I get murdered tonight," one user tweeted. There are been plenty of dire warnings about AI in recent years.

When you publish an Action for the Google Assistant, you'll be invited to join our developer community program and receive an Assistant t-shirt, plus up to $200 in Google Cloud credit each month for one year. Hit certain product milestones and you'll be eligible for Google Home devices, invitations to exclusive events, mentorship by Googlers, and other rewards!