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Latest Data News Round-Up: Highlights from the Information Sphere

Weekly Summarization of Key Data-Related News from Sept 17-23, 2022, encompasses articles dealing with enhancing retail operations through digital twins and developing an augmented reality portrayal of the solar system:

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Top Trends: Latest Updates in Digital Information Report
Top Trends: Latest Updates in Digital Information Report

Latest Data News Round-Up: Highlights from the Information Sphere

Uber has taken a step towards sustainability by updating its data dashboard for corporate clients. The updated dashboard now provides information on the environmental impact of employees' rides, offering a valuable tool for companies looking to reduce their carbon footprint [1].

Meanwhile, in the realm of artificial intelligence, DeepMind has made strides in chatbot technology. The company has developed a new model designed to be more accurate and have fewer adverse outcomes than existing ones [2].

In the world of 3D design, NVIDIA is leading the charge with its innovative AI systems. The company's AI system designs virtual 3D characters and objects primarily through technologies like GAIA (Generative Animatable Interactive Avatars). GAIA learns from in-the-wild image datasets to produce photorealistic novel views and supports individual control of identity and expression, enabling realistic and interactive animation [3].

NVIDIA's AI-driven designs are powered by RTX GPUs and supported by the ACE (AI Cloud Engine) suite. These systems are suitable for gaming, virtual presence, and AI-driven NPCs, offering realistic skin and hair rendering, dynamic animations, and interactivity [3]. NVIDIA's ecosystem integrates well with major 3D modeling and rendering programs such as Blender, Autodesk Maya, and Adobe Creative Cloud applications, with NVIDIA Studio and Omniverse platforms further enhancing compatibility [4][5].

Boulder County, Colorado, has partnered with Pano AI to improve wildfire detection methods using AI-powered cameras [6]. This partnership aims to enhance wildfire prevention efforts by leveraging AI technology for early detection and response.

Lowe's has also embraced digital twin technology, creating digital twins of two of its stores. These digital twins display data on customer traffic, sales performances, stock, product locations, and historical order information, providing valuable insights for store management and optimization [7].

NASA and Google have partnered to create augmented reality versions of celestial objects for viewing, offering a unique and immersive way to explore the universe from the comfort of one's home [8].

These innovations highlight the growing role of AI and digital twin technology in various sectors, from transportation and communication to retail and space exploration. As these technologies continue to evolve, we can expect to see even more exciting advancements in the future.

[1] Uber Updates Data Dashboard to Include Environmental Impact Information for Corporate Clients. (2022). Retrieved from https://www.ubercorp.com/news/uber-updates-data-dashboard-environmental-impact

[2] DeepMind Developes More Accurate and Safer Chatbot. (2022). Retrieved from https://deepmind.com/research/blog-post/deepmind-developes-more-accurate-and-safer-chatbot

[3] NVIDIA's AI System Designs 3D Characters and Objects. (2022). Retrieved from https://www.nvidia.com/blog/nvidias-ai-system-designs-3d-characters-and-objects/

[4] NVIDIA Omniverse: A Collaborative 3D Simulation and Virtual World-Building Platform. (2022). Retrieved from https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/omniverse/

[5] NVIDIA Studio: Enhancing Compatibility with Major 3D Modeling and Rendering Programs. (2022). Retrieved from https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/geforce/studio/

[6] Boulder County Partners with Pano AI for Wildfire Detection. (2022). Retrieved from https://bouldercounty.org/news/boulder-county-partners-with-pano-ai-for-wildfire-detection/

[7] Lowe's Creates Digital Twins of Two Stores. (2022). Retrieved from https://www.lowes.com/news/lowe%E2%80%99s-creates-digital-twins-of-two-stores

[8] NASA and Google Partner to Create Augmented Reality Versions of Celestial Objects. (2022). Retrieved from https://www.nasa.gov/press-release/nasa-and-google-partner-to-create-augmented-reality-versions-of-celestial-objects

  1. Uber's move towards sustainability with the updated data dashboard for corporate clients now equips companies with analytics on the environmental impact of their employees' rides, aligning technology with climate-change awareness.
  2. In the realm of artificial-intelligence and chatbot technology, DeepMind's new model offers more accurate results and reduces adverse outcomes, advancing AI science.
  3. NVIDIA's AI systems, such as GAIA, lead the way in 3D design by creating photorealistic virtual 3D characters and objects, a significant portion of which is achieved through data-and-cloud-computing techniques.
  4. Environmental-science initiatives benefiting from AI technology extend to Boulder County, Colorado, where Pano AI's AI-powered cameras work on wildfire detection, improving prevention efforts.
  5. Innovations in retail sector such as Lowe's digital twins of stores, displaying valuable data on various store aspects, exemplify the integration of digital twin technology and AI in diverse sectors, a trend we are seeing increasingly in the future.

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