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Happy President’s Day week. How did I spend my day off? Shopping for a new phone. Why? Because although my current phone works just fine and does all the things I need it to do, it’s nearly 3 years old – essentially a relic of a bygone era. A new phone (my teen reminds me) can do things I don't even know about.
The first iPhone was released 17 years ago. Since then, there have been 20 additional new releases. Even during the Ice Age of Technology (circa 2010s), technology moved quickly. 💨
AI is turbocharging technology advancements. ⚡
🚀 Just this week, Google launched Gemini 1.5 – an upgrade to the LLM Gemini they launched 2 months ago. What can it do? It is built to “handle much larger queries and look at much more information at once. That window is a whopping 1 million tokens, compared to 128,000 for OpenAI’s GPT-4 and 32,000 for the current Gemini Pro.” Bigger, faster, better.
🕶️ Less than one month after Apple launched its Vision Pro, there are approximately 600 apps available across categories like video, photos, games, and infotainment. From retailers like J.Crew and Wayfair to sports leagues like the NBA and MLB to Microsoft Teams and Zoom, the race is on.
📹 Arguably the most exciting recent launch (but by the time you read this, it might be old) is OpenAI’s Sora. This text-to-video tool is creating some pretty amazing clips.
The speed with which newer, better, faster technology is being introduced is unprecedented. 😳 Stories about finding Amelia Earhart’s plane and deciphering carbonized ancient scrolls may feel like frivolous uses of AI, but they help us see what’s possible.
If we can find a long-missing plane at the bottom of the ocean or extract information from Vesuvian scrolls, we can show you exactly what is happening on your factory floor.
We’re energized by the rapid pace of advancement because it means we can deliver even more real-world, practical use cases for Vision AI. From large warehouses to complex retail spaces to busy kitchens, we make real-time visual data a reality. We provide practical information you can use immediately to make improvements.
We’re especially excited to be able to offer computer vision solutions to industries like mining where real-time visibility once seemed impossible. From tracking productivity across the entire mining value chain to enhancing safety with PPE and hazardous area monitoring, Vision AI delivers tangible, practical solutions.
We’re gearing up for the upcoming Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada conference (PDAC) in March and can’t wait to share more about how Vision AI can transform your operations. If you’re also going to be there, be sure to reach out and let us know!
AI advancements are full speed ahead, don't be left behind. Explore what computer vision can do for you. There might be capabilities you don't even know about.
INDUSTRY ROUNDUP
Computer Vision, Edge Computing Can Shape the Future of Oil and Gas
In addition to mining, we are excited to offer computer vision solutions for the energy sector. Oil and gas in particular present excellent opportunities to leverage the power of Vision AI.
What We Can Learn From AI Use Cases in Manufacturing
As one of the top data-generating industries, manufacturing presents an opportunity for AI adoption. AI is playing an increasingly important role in day-to-day operations and the entire sector.
Now, with growing practical use cases, manufacturing is emerging as a leader of the pack in AI adoption.
IAG Tech Partnership with PIT Comes Into Sharp Focus
Thanks to its incredible versatility, there is a computer vision use case for nearly every industry. Read about how the International Airlines Group and Pittsburgh International Airport are improving operations with Vision AI.
ALWAYSAI INSIGHTS
The Power of Practical AI for Mining
Vision AI in Mining can provide machine and labor productivity analytics, muck car and bucket counting, PPE detection, and more to increase yield and enhance safety across the entire mining value chain.
Computer Vision Is Transforming the Manufacturing Industry with Real-Time Data
Even as technology becomes more sophisticated, manufacturers still face a multitude of challenges in trying to cut costs and maintain safety standards while also increasing productivity (and ultimately revenue).
One technology that truly illuminates the entire manufacturing process to solve these common pain points is Vision AI.
DEVELOPER DIGEST
Which Edge Device Is Best for Your Computer Vision Project?
With a wide variety of edge devices on the market, it can be difficult to know which device will best suit your computer vision project needs. We can help. We’ve taken the guesswork out of edge device selection with a comprehensive study on some of the most popular edge devices and how to choose the one that’s best for you.
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