DAILY INNOVATION BRIEF by Edward Kane, Journalist
DAILY INNOVATION BRIEF
By Journalists Edward Kane & Maryanne Kane
ANIMAL BREAKTHROUGH: A WHALE THAT CONVERSES
- Scientists at the Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence (SETI) claim to have had a conversation with a humpback whale. Here's what we know:
- Whales make groans, whoops, thrup noises, sing lengthy songs and are rhythmic
- They speak a complex, elusive language, until now with this new research
- Scientists recorded humpback whales and played the recordings to others
- One female, named Twain, heard the recording, then mimicked it for 20 minutes and kept circling the boat that was the source of the recording
- Research scientists believe this is the first communications exchange between humans and humpback whales in their own language
- SETI is hoping to use their findings from non-human communications systems and apply it to extraterrestrial signals.
NEW TOYOTA CONCEPT CAR WITH AI
Source: Toyota
- The new Toyota concept car Toyota LQ is a look at the future of advanced technologies in cars, including AI and autonomous driving systems. Here's what we know:
- LQ is a futuristic sedan that seats 4
- All-electric with zero emissions
- Design features lots of glass and asymmetrical sides
- Distinguished by its new technologies including:
- It's a rolling air purifier with a catalytic converter that purifies the air outside it as it drives along
- Level 4 autonomous SAE driving system that can self-park and is designed for those with less mobility
- Equipped with AI that prioritizes driver and passenger comfort
- Based on the driver's emotional state, AI personalizes the car interior with lighting, music & scent
- Cockpit of the future with steering wheel & human interaction for driving
- Specialized, reactive driver's seat with special air bags to maximize comfort and also keep the driver alert, including by AI conversations with the driver
- The LQ is Toyota's vision of driving and of its own future.
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