Archive for May 2018
You can’t tell human from AI with Google Duplex
Google’s annual I/O conference was dominated by the announcement of Google Duplex. Duplex is an artificial intelligence that is able to make phone calls to businesses for a consumer. The purpose of Duplex is to make appointments, place orders or even cancel reservations. Google’s Duplex mimics the way a real person would speak, marking […]
The Race for Autonomy: Europe, North America and Self-Driving Cars
Autonomous cars are on everyone’s mind these days — for both good and bad reasons. While it may seem like many of the biggest names in the industry — Google, Tesla, Uber, etc. — are located in the United States, North America is actually lagging behind when it comes to autonomous car regulations […]
Buy ICO tokens in a store: a world first for French token “BTU Protocol”
Not long ago, in French Tech Friday, we covered the BTU ICO (Initial Coin Offering) by French Tech startup 808 Labs. It promised to disrupt the entire reservation industry. As it seems, they are also disrupting the presale ICO process by being the first to sell their tokens in a brick-and-mortar store (as well […]
Is Facebook getting too old for teens?
Today, Facebook announced a “portal” to inform youngsters on how to use Facebook. This could seem like a noble idea. However, both the content and the means to get it across don’t make par. A Portal for Youth Facebook launched its Youth portal. Available in 60 languages, it aims to […]
Social media interference in votes: it will take more than banning ads
On May 25th, Ireland will have a decisive referendum on abortion. Pressure groups are playing hard to influence voters. Facebook and Google have announced measures to monitor foreign influence. But this is far from enough. Playing nice with the Irish Facebook is in a tight spot. Following the Cambridge Analytica scandal, the […]
#FrenchTechFriday: Wizzili, the family wizard
This morning, your youngest kid cried. He had run out of cereals for breakfast. Then your best friend asked you if you’d care for a BBQ this weekend. You said yes because you had forgotten your eldest’s concert on Saturday. And that was before your spouse grumbled because you don’t find time for family outings. […]