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Khosla-backed HealtifyMe introduces AI-powered image recognition for Indian food

TechCrunch · 1y ago

Khosla-backed HealtifyMe introduces AI-powered image recognition for Indian food

Indian health and wellness startup HealthifyMe has launched an AI-powered feature called Snap, which utilizes image recognition technology to automatically identify and track calorie intake from Indian food. Users can take pictures of their meals or grant access to their photo gallery, allowing the app to scan and recognize food items for calorie logging. HealthifyMe claims an accuracy rate of 60-70% in recognizing food items, with plans to improve it to over 80%. The company has raised over $130 million in funding and currently offers both free and paid plans with additional features.

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Google Maps can provide real-time alerts about fogs and floods on your route

Livemint

Livemint · 9m ago

Google Maps can provide real-time alerts about fogs and floods on your route

- Google introduces Gemini Live Conversations model in Hindi and 8 other Indian languages. - Google Maps now provides real-time alerts about low visibility areas and flooded areas. - Google Maps uses AI-powered Gemini AI to help users explore and rate places of interest. - Google Maps allows users to search for specific items and experiences, leveraging Gemini-powered image recognition algorithms. - AI Overviews feature is now available in Telugu, Tamil, Bengali, and Marathi languages in addition to English and Hindi.

How AI Empowers Image Recognition And Visual Search In Ecommerce

Inc42 · 1y ago

How AI Empowers Image Recognition And Visual Search In Ecommerce

Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming the ecommerce industry with its powerful image recognition and visual search capabilities. AI-powered image recognition uses computer algorithms to analyze and understand visual information, enhancing performance across various sectors. This technology offers benefits such as increased accuracy, improved product recommendations, and inclusive features for visually impaired individuals. Visual search, which allows users to find products using images instead of text, is also gaining popularity with consumers. It improves the shopping experience, boosts engagement and conversions, and offers personalized recommendations. By embracing AI, businesses can revolutionize consumer interactions and drive sales growth in the digital marketplace.

Healthify slashes net loss by 38% as both revenue, employee costs drop

YourStory

YourStory · 7m ago

Healthify slashes net loss by 38% as both revenue, employee costs drop

Healthify, an AI-powered health and fitness app backed by Khosla Ventures, has reduced its losses by 38% to Rs 88 crore in FY24. The company's total expenses dropped by 20% to Rs 295 crore, mainly due to lower employee and advertisement costs. Healthify recently raised $45 million in a financing round led by Khosla Ventures and LeapFrog Investments. The funds will be used for expansion and the upcoming full launch of its platform in the US. The platform, which has over 40 million users in India, combines AI with human coaches to deliver measurable health outcomes.

AI hype invades Taco Bell and Pizza Hut

Arstechnica

Arstechnica · 1y ago

AI hype invades Taco Bell and Pizza Hut

Fast-food giant Yum Brands is embracing an "AI-first mentality" across its restaurant chains, including Taco Bell, Pizza Hut, KFC, and Habit Burger Grill. The company aims to use AI to profile customers and serve personalized offers, as well as integrate AI into various aspects of restaurant operations, such as kitchen management and delivery platforms. Yum Brands is exploring the use of generative AI for customer-facing applications like voice AI for drive-through orders and image recognition for monitoring car counts and waiting times. The company also plans to optimize operations through digitally linked and managed kitchen appliances.

'Please forgive me': Why Elon Musk 'apologised' to Indian-American billionaire Vinod Khosla

Money Control

Money Control · 9m ago

'Please forgive me': Why Elon Musk 'apologised' to Indian-American billionaire Vinod Khosla

Elon Musk and Vinod Khosla, two tech billionaires, have been engaging in a public feud for months. The latest round of their battle involved Musk accusing Khosla of restricting public access to a beach in California. Musk shared an altered image of a beach sign that supposedly stated "No plebs allowed" and claimed it was put up by Khosla. Khosla denied these allegations and called for an apology, stating that he never put up such a sign. This clash is just one example of their ongoing disputes over various topics, including politics and immigration.

For $350, you too can have glasses with 'AI superpowers' (and look like a modern-day Gandhi)

Business Insider

Business Insider · 1y ago

For $350, you too can have glasses with 'AI superpowers' (and look like a modern-day Gandhi)

Brilliant Labs, a Singapore-based startup, has launched Frame, a pair of non-prescription glasses powered by an AI assistant called Noa. Priced at $350, these glasses come with various features including real-time speech recognition, image generation, and web searching. The glasses are currently dependent on a smartphone app to function but the company plans to embed AI models directly into them in the future. Frame is open-source, allowing users to customize and run their own code on the device. Preorders for Frame are available now, with shipping starting in mid-April.

Microsoft partners with Chennai-based Sarvam AI for genAI tools

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Microsoft partners with Chennai-based Sarvam AI for genAI tools

Microsoft has announced a partnership with Indian startup Sarvam AI to support the development of voice-based generative AI applications. The partnership will facilitate the creation of genAI models targeting Indic languages and context. Sarvam AI, backed by investors like Lightspeed Venture Partners and Khosla Ventures, will make its Indic voice LLMs available on Microsoft's Azure cloud platform. Financial details of the partnership have not been disclosed yet.

Apple Intelligence: Everything you need to know about Apple's AI model and services

TechCrunch · 1m ago

Apple Intelligence: Everything you need to know about Apple's AI model and services

Apple Intelligence, introduced at WWDC 2024, integrates AI technologies across Apple's ecosystem to enhance app functionalities like writing, image generation, and personal assistant services. It revitalizes Siri for seamless operations across apps and introduces features like Visual Intelligence for image searches and Live Translation. Apple has developed a bespoke, on-device approach to AI processing, ensuring privacy and offline access. The system is compatible with recent Apple devices and continues to evolve with third-party collaborations.

Shopify’s ‘Magic’ AI image editor can make any product pics look professional

The Verge

The Verge · 1y ago

Shopify’s ‘Magic’ AI image editor can make any product pics look professional

Shopify is expanding its generative AI tools with a media editor that includes a generative image fill feature and conversational search powered by AI. The image editor allows users to change photo backgrounds without Photoshop experience, while the conversational search feature helps users find relevant results based on their natural language queries. The new tools aim to lower barriers for entrepreneurs in presenting their products effectively and compete with AI-powered features from other online shopping platforms like Amazon.

Flam bags Rs 38 Cr in pre Series-A round

Entrackr

Entrackr · 1y ago

Flam bags Rs 38 Cr in pre Series-A round

AI-enabled mixed reality (MR) publishing platform Flam has raised Rs 38 crore ($4.5 million) in its pre-Series A round from Turbostart, Twin Ventures, Alphatron Capital, and angel investors, along with several family offices. Existing backers such as SF-based Inventus Capital Partners, SVQ, and 9Unicorns (now 100 Unicorns) also invested. The proceeds will be used to expand its MR platform’s reach into North America, Europe, and the MENA region, Flam said in a press release. Founded by Shourya Agarwal, Flam is at the forefront of publishing interactive MR content that can be accessed via mobile cameras, aiming to revolutionize the marketing landscape. The platform has already hosted global brands, including Britannia, Netflix, Wargaming, AJIO, Heeramandi, WPP, and Indian politician Shashi Tharoor. Flam’s MR technology transforms print, OOH, TV, and digital advertisements into engaging experiences for consumers. Its device-agnostic platform operates on all Android and iOS mobile devices, enabling rapid creation and deployment of MR content. The platform features the fastest image recognition and top-tier image and ground tracking, powered by sophisticated AI algorithms.

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