DAILY INNOVATION BRIEF by Edward Kane, Journalist

DAILY INNOVATION BRIEF              

By Journalists Edward Kane & Maryanne Kane


AI CREATES INTERACTIVE LINEUP TO SPOT CRIMALS




                                                                Source:  Stock

  • Police lineups in most of the US and UK haven't changed in 100 years.  According to researchers in the UK, police lineups are ineffective, many times inaccurate and antiquated.  But AI offers a revolutionary way to upgrade lineups and strengthen the fight against criminals.  Some key facts: 
  • Researchers at the University of Birmingham have deployed AI to create an interactive police lineup for criminal investigations that is far more effective than current suspect lineups
  • New AI system uses 3D models to show the victim various perspectives of the perpetrator from different angles, including the 1st the victim saw
  • The new system is 42% more accurate than current systems
  • The purpose of the new AI system is to increase the odds of the guilty being spotted
  • Also the researchers want to cut the many mistaken innocent people being charged with crimes they didn't commit
  • Currently, a number of police departments in the US and the UK are considering using this new AI technology
  • Also the UK researchers are looking to add on features like images with dynamic facial muscles, emotional expressions and more.

UAE IS ALL-IN ON FLYING TAXIS


                                                Source:  Archer


  • The United Arab Emirates is becoming the global epicenter for flying taxi deployment.  Here's what we know:
  • 100 flying taxi eVTOLS have been purchased from Archer Aviation to serve as flying taxis in the UAE to start service in 2026
  • Price tag on this deal:  $500 million
  • Operator and purchaser: Air Chateau International
  • Companies are also looking to invest in infrastructure to expand eVTOL services from regional cities to main airports in UAE
  • Archer plans to build main air taxi supercenters in Dubai and Abu Dhabi in 2026
  • eVTOL is called Midnight
  • Midnight can carry a pilot and 4 passengers
  • Archer's goal is to replace cars with flying cars for trips within 90 miles.


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