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AI major focus at UTech's Research, Technology and Innovation Day

CUTTING-EDGE research in artificial intelligence (AI), climate change, health, energy, sport science, and tourism will take centre stage at the University of Technology, Jamaica's (UTech, Jamaica) Research, Technology, and Innovation Day (RTID) on Thursday, April 10 at the Papine campus.

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Innovative infant wearable uses artificial intelligence for at-home assessments of early motor development

The smart MAIJU jumpsuit offers a novel approach to at-home monitoring of infants' early motor development. The wearable device combines expertise in medicine, measuring technology and AI, enabling objective and accurate assessment of children's motor skills without the presence of researchers.

AI infra brief: From OpenAI, Chevron, Iron Mountain and more

In today's AI infrastructure news, OpenAI and SoftBank plan to convert a former Sharp LCD plant in Osaka into a large-scale AI data center.

Demographic lessons to boost development

In fact, companies such as Toyota and Fanuc have set global benchmarks in industrial automation. These innovative measures have enabled Japanese enterprises to maintain their competitiveness despite demographic constraints, helping Japan pioneer the development of eldercare robots to assist with care-giving, reducing the strain on human workers.

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IIASA CAT Group Joins UN ECOSOC 2025 Forum

The ever-evolving global challenges have made the need for innovative solutions more evident. Due to their work and experience in developing AI-based

Japan tests AIREC robot to roll patients, easing elderly care challenges

Developed by researchers from Waseda University, the AI-driven robot addresses Japan's caregiver shortage in the wake of an ageing population.

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Jamaica's AI ambition

As a Jamaican engaged in strategic AI development and implementation on the global stage, I was very happy to see Jamaica's National Artificial Intelligence Policy Recommendations come across my desk last weekend.

Japanese pharmas sign up to use new AI supercomputer

The Tokyo-1 supercomputer - unveiled at the NVIDIA GTC AI conference this week - will be made available to Japan's pharma companies and startups in a bid to accelerate the adoption of AI ...

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