Unless you have been living under a rock, you have heard of artificial intelligence, a technology that allows machines to mimic human intelligence. It is a broad topic that includes tools and technologies such as knowledge representation, machine learning, natural language processing (NLP), database management, etc. Unsurprisingly, AI has found countless applications across various sectors, including the sports betting industry. You would agree since its inception, artificial intelligence (AI) has helped improve efficiency and productivity across various industries. It is changing entirely because of AI -- design, transportation, healthcare, finance & sports. Sports technology is often less discussed in the tech world since it is a relatively new concept.

As anyone who works in the field of artificial intelligence knows, focus is essential. Whether you're working on coding an algorithm or writing a blog about the latest breakthroughs in AI, it's important to be able to maintain concentration for long periods of time. And one of the best ways to do that is by listening to music that helps you stay focused and motivated. For many people in the AI community, that music is by the German band Kraftwerk. With their minimalist electronic soundscapes, Kraftwerk create an ideal backdrop for concentrated work.

Research led by St George's University of London shows that retinal imaging can be a good predictor of cardiovascular health when combined with artificial intelligence (AI) analysis tools. As reported in the British Journal of Ophthalmology, the team created an AI-based tool using information from more than 65,000 individuals to analyze changes to the vasculature in the eyes and assess links to cardiovascular disease risk. There are some ways to predict who is most likely to develop cardiovascular symptoms, or experience potentially life-threatening events such as heart attack or stroke, but these are inconsistent at best and many people are not aware they are at risk. Research suggests that the width of small blood vessels in the retina could be a predictor of cardiovascular disease risk, but data on how accurate and consistent these predictions are is lacking. To try and understand the value of this data, first author of the study Alicja Regina Rudnicka, a professor at St George's University of London, and colleagues developed an automatic AI algorithm (QUantitative Analysis of Retinal vessels Topology and siZe, or QUARTZ) to develop models to assess how well retinal vasculature imaging, as well as known risk factors, can predict vascular health and death.

As the first chief technology officer at tool manufacturer Stanley Black & Decker, Mark Maybury oversees the company's innovation portfolio and prioritizes the responsible use of artificial intelligence in its product development efforts.

It seems like artificial intelligence is everywhere. No longer the stuff of Ridley Scott and Stanley Kubrick flicks, AI has rapidly wormed its way into everyday news coverage and real-world business conversations. Since last April alone, the amount of published articles, blog posts and multimedia content featuring the words "AI" or "Artificial Intelligence" has more than doubled, according to Factiva. Talk of AI often centers around life-altering technological advancements such as driverless vehicles or genomic medicine. But the ad and marketing tech industry, always willing to capitalize on a trend, has joined in with a flood of new digital ad and marketing platforms and services branded as AI-fueled technologies.

The White House issued a call for artificial intelligence systems to be developed with built-in protections Tuesday, even as the tech industry barrels forward in an AI free-for-all. Why it matters: Automated systems can influence or even determine important aspects of Americans' lives, including healthcare, employment, housing and education. In the U.S., government regulations covering the new technology remain minimal or nonexistent. Driving the news: The Blueprint for an AI Bill of Rights, released Tuesday by the Office of Science & Technology Policy, describes 5 principles that should be incorporated into AI systems to insure their safety and transparency, limit the impact of algorithmic discrimination, and give users control over data. The report details real-world consequences of failures to put such principles into practice.

How can we become efficient learners? Education is an essential part of society and leads to our progression in general. However, it can be difficult for some to learn as much as others, and studying can fail to hold many people's attention. Combining technology and education is another element of the technological evolution, with the common goal of making learning easier on students while at the same time producing more outstanding results. Technology can not only ease the learning process but also dissect the students' progress and provide responses accordingly.

Blizzard's Team 4, the group tasked with developing stewarding "Overwatch 2," has endured numerous issues while making the Overwatch franchise, including some tumultuous changes. "Overwatch" creative director Chris Metzen, the rockstar developer who was the face and voice of Blizzard for over two decades, left the company in 2016, shortly after shipping the original "Overwatch." He later revealed he was suffering panic attacks during the game's development because of the overwhelming pressure to deliver a huge hit. In April 2021, Blizzard announced that Jeff Kaplan, "Overwatch's" soft-spoken and beloved game director, had left the company after 19 years. Kaplan hasn't been heard from since.

Tesla's are becoming less like bats every day. The automaker has announced that it has started to remove the ultrasonic systems its current vehicles use for their electronic driver aid systems, including Autopilot and Full Self-Driving, which will transition to a solely camera-based system. Tesla began removing radar from its vehicles last year and the Model 3 and Model Y will be the first to lose the ultrasonic sensors, followed by the Model S and Model X next year. A "vision-based occupancy network" will draw information from eight cameras installed on the vehicles. Tesla's Autopilot and Full Self-Driving systems originally relied on an array of radars, ultrasonic sensors and cameras.

As someone who spends an unfortunately significant amount of time on Facebook, there are so many things I would like to see less often. Facebook's parent company Meta has now, decades after its platform was released to the public, given us that option. What we see in our Facebook feed is often fueled by the much-criticized algorithm. For instance, if you like a bunch of hiking Groups and Pages, interact with a ton of photos of the outdoors, and post about your backpacking adventures, you might be met with more recommended posts from creators and communities related to hiking. As Facebook puts it, "what you see in your Feed is uniquely personalized to your interests through machine learning."