AI
Product Debuts
Here
are
some examples of AI products, descriptions and when those debuted (or
their business was formed. AI use may have begun later):
ABB
Ability - (2017) - An industrial automation platform developed
by
ABB that uses AI and machine learning to optimize manufacturing and
energy operations. ABB Ability includes tools for predictive
maintenance, energy management, and asset optimization. (China)
Ada
(2016): AI-powered customer service chatbot focused on healthcare and
finance industries.
Adext - (2016) - An AI-powered
platform that uses machine learning to optimize ad campaigns. Adext
analyzes the performance of ad campaigns and uses data to optimize
targeting and ad spend.
Adobe Sensei - (2016) - An AI and
machine learning platform developed by Adobe that helps creative
professionals and marketers enhance their work and make more informed
decisions. Sensei includes tools for image and video analysis, content
recommendation, and personalization.
Aiva - (2016) - An AI-powered
platform that composes original music in a variety of genres and
styles. Aiva uses machine learning to analyze musical patterns and
create new compositions based on user preferences.
Albert
(2017): AI-powered sales assistant for prospecting, scheduling
meetings, and deal management.
Amazon Alexa - (2014) - A
voice-controlled personal assistant developed by Amazon that uses
natural language processing and machine learning to interact with
users. Alexa can perform a variety of tasks, such as playing music,
answering questions, and controlling smart home devices.
Amazon Rekognition - (2016) - An AI-powered
image and video analysis service developed by Amazon that uses machine
learning to identify objects, faces, and other content in images and
videos. Rekognition can be used for applications such as surveillance,
security, and content moderation.
Appen - (1996) - An AI-powered
data annotation platform that uses human-in-the-loop machine learning
to label and categorize data for machine learning models. Appen can be
used for a variety of applications, such as image and speech
recognition, and natural language processing.
Ayasdi - (2008) - An AI-powered
platform for data analysis and visualization that uses machine learning
algorithms to uncover patterns and insights in complex data sets.
Ayasdi can be used for a variety of applications, such as medical
research, financial analysis, and supply chain optimization.
Braina - (?) - A virtual
assistant software that uses natural language processing and machine
learning to perform tasks such as voice dictation, web searches, and
setting reminders. Braina also includes text-to-speech and
speech-to-text features.
Chorus.ai - (2015) - An AI-powered
sales platform that uses natural language processing to analyze sales
conversations and provide insights into customer behavior and
preferences. Chorus.ai can help sales teams to improve their
communication skills and close more deals.
Cognitivescale - (2016) - An AI-powered
platform that uses natural language processing and machine learning to
help enterprises automate business processes, build intelligent
products and provide enhanced customer experiences.
Clearbit RevUnit
(2019): AI-powered sales intelligence platform for identifying ideal
customers and predicting sales outcomes.
Cortexica - (2008) - An AI-powered
platform for visual search and product recommendation that uses machine
learning to identify and categorize images. Cortexica can be used for
applications such as fashion retail and e-commerce.
Cortica - (2015) - An AI-powered
platform for autonomous vehicle navigation that uses machine learning
to analyze and interpret complex traffic scenarios. Cortica can help
autonomous vehicles to navigate safely and make decisions in real-time.
Covariant - (2017) - An AI-powered
robotics platform that uses machine learning to teach robots to perform
complex tasks in a variety of industries, such as logistics and
manufacturing. Covariant can enable robots to learn from human
demonstrations and adapt to changing environments.
DataRobot
(2012): Machine learning platform for building and deploying predictive
models.
Darktrace - (2017) - An AI-powered
cybersecurity platform that uses machine learning to detect and respond
to cyber threats in real-time. Darktrace can help organizations to
identify and prevent cyber attacks before they can cause damage.
Drift
(2016): Conversational marketing platform using chatbots to qualify
leads and personalize customer interactions.
Einstein Analytics
(2014) by Salesforce: AI-powered analytics platform for CRM data
insights.
Farmwave - (2014) - An AI-powered
platform for agriculture that uses computer vision and machine learning
to analyze crops and soil conditions. Farmwave can help farmers to
optimize crop yields and reduce waste.
Freenome - (2014) - An AI-powered
platform for early cancer detection that uses machine learning to
analyze blood samples and identify biomarkers that indicate the
presence of cancer. Freenome can be used for screening and monitoring
purposes.
Glint
(2013): AI-powered employee engagement platform for collecting feedback
and improving workplace culture.
Google Assistant - (2016)
- A virtual assistant developed by Google that uses natural language
processing and machine learning to understand and respond to voice
commands. Google Assistant can perform a variety of tasks, such as
sending messages, making phone calls, and providing directions.
Google Translate - (2006) - A translation
app that uses machine learning to automatically translate text and
speech into different languages. Google Translate can also translate
written text from images and provide real-time translation during
conversations.
Grammarly - (2009) - A
writing assistant tool that uses natural language processing and
machine learning to analyze and improve the grammar, spelling, and
style of written content.
Grammarly can be used for a
variety of writing applications, such as emails, documents, and social
media posts.
Grammarly Business - (2009 - A version of
Grammarly that is designed for businesses and organizations. Grammarly
Business includes advanced writing analytics and tools for team
collaboration, and can be customized to match a company's specific
style and preferences.
Grammarly for Microsoft Office - (2009) - A version of
Grammarly that integrates with Microsoft Word and Outlook to provide
real-time writing feedback and suggestions. Grammarly for Microsoft
Office can help users improve their grammar, spelling, and punctuation
in professional documents and emails.
H20.ai - (2012) - An AI-powered
platform for machine learning that offers a range of tools and
algorithms for data analysis and modeling. H20.ai can be used for
applications such as predictive maintenance, fraud detection, and
customer segmentation.
HiBob
(2015): AI-powered HR platform for automating tasks like payroll and
benefits administration.
HubSpot Marketing Hub
(2011): All-in-one marketing platform with AI-powered lead scoring,
social media listening, and content creation tools.
Hugging Face - (2016) - A natural
language processing platform that uses AI to enable developers to build
conversational AI applications, chatbots, and language translation
tools. The platform offers access to pre-trained models and can also
help to train customized models.
IBM Watson - (2010) - An
AI platform developed by IBM that uses natural language processing and
machine learning to analyze and interpret large amounts of data. Watson
can be used for a variety of applications, such as healthcare, finance,
and education.
IBM Watson Discovery - (2005?) - An AI-powered
search and analysis platform developed by IBM that uses natural
language processing and machine learning to help businesses and
organizations uncover insights from large amounts of unstructured data.
Watson Discovery can be used for a variety of applications, such as
customer service, legal research, and scientific discovery.
IBM Watson Health - (2015) - An AI-powered
platform developed by IBM that uses machine learning to help healthcare
providers and researchers improve patient outcomes and advance medical
research. Watson Health includes tools for medical image analysis, drug
discovery, and patient data analysis.
Iris.ai - (2015) - An AI-powered
platform for scientific research that uses natural language processing
and machine learning to help researchers discover and analyze
scientific literature. Iris.ai can help researchers to identify
relevant papers and find new connections between different research
topics.
Lattice
(2016): AI-powered performance management platform for continuous
feedback and goal setting.
LivePerson
(1999): Conversational AI platform for building chatbots and virtual
assistants for customer service.
Melio
(2019): AI-powered payment platform for automating accounts payable and
receivables.
Meya - (1998) - A
conversational AI platform that uses natural language processing and
machine learning to help developers build and deploy chatbots and
virtual assistants. Meya offers a drag-and-drop interface and
integration with popular messaging apps and voice assistants.
Microsoft Power BI - (2015) - A data
analytics and visualization tool that uses AI to provide insights into
business data. Power BI can analyze large amounts of data from various
sources and generate visualizations that help business decision-makers
to better understand and interpret the data.
Nest Learning Thermostat
- (2011) - A smart thermostat developed by Nest that uses machine
learning to learn the temperature preferences of users and
automatically adjust the temperature to save energy. The thermostat can
be controlled remotely through a mobile app.
Netflix - (1998) - A video
streaming platform that uses machine learning algorithms to recommend
TV shows and movies to users based on their viewing history and
preferences. Netflix also uses AI for content tagging and
categorization, and to optimize video streaming quality.
NVIDIA DRIVE - (2015) - An AI platform
for autonomous vehicles that uses machine learning to provide advanced
perception, mapping, and planning capabilities. NVIDIA DRIVE can be
used to develop fully autonomous vehicles and improve driver safety
features.
OpenAI GPT-3 - (2020) - A language
model developed by OpenAI that uses deep learning to generate
human-like text responses. GPT-3 can be used for applications such as
chatbots, language translation, and content creation.
Roomba - (2002) - A robotic
vacuum cleaner developed by iRobot that uses machine learning to
navigate and clean homes. Roomba can map out a home's layout and adapt
to changing environments to optimize its cleaning path.
Salesforce Einstein - (2023) - An AI-powered
platform developed by Salesforce that uses machine learning to help
businesses improve customer service, sales, and marketing. Salesforce
Einstein includes tools for predictive analytics, data visualization,
and natural language processing.
SalesPredict (now part of eBay)- (2012) - A sales and
marketing AI platform that uses machine learning to predict customer
behavior and purchase likelihood. The platform uses data from multiple
sources to generate accurate predictions about potential customers.
Siri - (2008) - A virtual
assistant developed by Apple that uses natural language processing and
machine learning to understand and respond to voice commands. Siri can
perform a variety of tasks, such as setting reminders, sending
messages, and making phone calls.
SmartNews - (2013) - A news app
that uses AI to personalize news feeds for users. The app analyzes user
behavior, preferences, and reading habits to provide relevant news
stories and alerts.
SoundHound - (2005) - An AI-powered
music recognition app that uses natural language processing and machine
learning to identify songs and lyrics. SoundHound can also provide
information about artists and albums.
Spotify - (2008) - A music
streaming platform that uses machine learning algorithms to recommend
music to users based on their listening history and preferences.
Spotify can also analyze songs to create playlists with similar
features or to identify what songs have been sampled in other songs.
Suki - (2016) - An AI-powered
platform for medical documentation that uses natural language
processing and machine learning to transcribe and analyze medical
notes. Suki can help healthcare providers to save time and improve
patient care.
Synthace - (2011) - An AI-powered
platform for biotechnology that uses machine learning to optimize lab
experiments and accelerate drug discovery. Synthace can be used for
applications such as protein engineering, genetic engineering, and cell
culture.
Tesla Autopilot - (2014)
- A suite of advanced driver assistance features developed by Tesla
that uses computer vision and machine learning to improve safety and
convenience while driving. Autopilot can perform tasks such as lane
keeping, adaptive cruise control, and self-parking.
UiPath - (2005) - An AI-powered
platform for robotic process automation that uses machine learning to
automate repetitive business processes. UiPath can be used for
applications such as data entry, invoice processing, and customer
service.
Unity - (2005) - An AI-powered
platform for game development that uses machine learning to create more
realistic and interactive games. Unity includes tools for game physics,
animation, and rendering.
Visage Technologies - (2002) - An AI-powered
platform for facial recognition and analysis that uses machine learning
to identify facial expressions, emotions, and other attributes. Visage
Technologies can be used for applications such as security,
entertainment, and healthcare.
Viz.ai - (2016) - An AI-powered
medical imaging platform that uses machine learning to improve the
speed and accuracy of stroke diagnosis. The platform analyzes CT scans
and MRI images to help doctors quickly identify and treat strokes.
Waze - (2009) - A navigation
app that uses machine learning to improve traffic routing and provide
real-time alerts about accidents, road closures, and other hazards.
Waze also uses AI for voice recognition and to predict routes based on
the time of day and user habits.
X.AI - (2014) - A virtual
assistant developed by X.AI that uses natural language processing to
schedule and organize meetings for users. X.AI can interact with other
virtual assistants, such as Siri and Alexa, and integrates with popular
calendar apps.
Xnor.ai - (2017) - An AI-powered
platform for low-power computing that uses machine learning to enable
AI processing on devices with limited computing power, such as IoT
devices and smartphones. Xnor.ai can be used for applications such as
object recognition, face detection, and voice recognition.
Zebra Medical Vision - (2014) - An AI-powered
platform for medical imaging analysis that uses machine learning to
improve diagnostic accuracy and efficiency. Zebra Medical Vision can
analyze X-rays, CT scans, and other medical images to identify and
prioritize potential health risks.
Zoom - (1972) - A video
conferencing platform that uses AI-powered features such as noise
cancellation, virtual backgrounds, and facial recognition to improve
the user experience. Zoom can be used for a variety of purposes, such
as remote work, education, and social gatherings.
ZoomInfo - (2007) - A sales and
marketing intelligence platform that uses AI to provide insights and
data about potential customers and companies. ZoomInfo can help
businesses identify key decision-makers and personalize their sales and
marketing strategies.
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Here
are some milestones in the history of AI
1943:
Warren McCulloch and Walter Pitts develop the first artificial neural
network model,
which is a computational model inspired by the structure
and function of the human brain. Neural networks have since become a
key tool for many AI applications, including image and speech
recognition.
1950: Alan Turing proposes the Turing Test, a method for testing a
machine's ability to exhibit intelligent behavior that is
indistinguishable from that of a human.
1956: The Dartmouth Conference, organized by John
McCarthy, Marvin
Minsky, Claude Shannon, and Nathaniel Rochester, marks the birth of AI
as a field of research.
1958: John McCarthy develops Lisp, the first high-level
programming
language for AI applications.
1965: Joseph Weizenbaum develops ELIZA, a natural language processing
program that can simulate conversation with a human.
1969: The General Problem Solver (GPS), a
problem-solving program
developed by Allen Newell and Herbert Simon, demonstrates the power of
heuristic search algorithms.
1971: Terry Winograd develops SHRDLU, a natural language
understanding
program that can manipulate objects in a simulated block world.
1980s: Expert systems, rule-based systems that can make
decisions based
on a knowledge base of if-then statements, become popular in business
and industry.
1986: Geoffrey Hinton, David Rumelhart, and Ronald Williams develop
backpropagation, a method for training neural networks that allows them
to learn from data.
1997: IBM's Deep Blue defeats world chess champion Garry
Kasparov in a
six-game match.
2011: IBM's Watson defeats two human champions in the
game show
Jeopardy!
2012: Google develops a neural network that can recognize
cats in
YouTube videos without being explicitly programmed to do so.
2016: AlphaGo, a program developed by Google's DeepMind,
defeats the
world champion of the board game Go.
2020: OpenAI's GPT-3, a natural language processing
model with 175
billion parameters, demonstrates impressive capabilities in text
generation and language understanding.
Timeline of Artificial Intelligence - Wikipedia
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Logic programming - In the 1950s and 1960s,
researchers developed early versions of logic programming languages,
such as LISP and Prolog, which are used for developing expert systems
and other forms of symbolic AI.
Expert systems - In the 1970s and 1980s,
expert systems became a popular form of AI. These are computer programs
that mimic the decision-making abilities of a human expert by using a
knowledge base of rules and heuristics.
Backpropagation - In 1986, Geoffrey Hinton,
David Rumelhart, and Ronald Williams developed the backpropagation
algorithm for training neural networks, which made it possible to train
deeper and more complex neural networks that can learn from large
amounts of data.
Support vector machines - In the 1990s,
support vector machines (SVMs) were developed as a powerful machine
learning algorithm for classification and regression tasks. SVMs have
since become a key tool for many AI applications, including image and
speech recognition.
Reinforcement learning - In the 1990s,
researchers developed the reinforcement learning paradigm, which
involves training agents to learn from feedback in a dynamic
environment. Reinforcement learning has been used to develop autonomous
systems in a variety of fields, including robotics and game playing.
Deep learning - In the 2000s and 2010s,
researchers made significant breakthroughs in deep learning, a type of
machine learning that involves training deep neural networks with many
layers of neurons. Deep learning has enabled significant advances in
fields such as image and speech recognition, natural language
processing, and game playing.
Generative models - In recent years,
generative models, such as Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs) and
Variational Autoencoders (VAEs), have been developed as a way to
generate new data that is similar to existing data. These models have
been used for tasks such as image and text generation, and are also
being explored for their potential in other areas, such as drug
discovery and climate modeling.
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One
of the areas in which AI is making a significant impact is healthcare.
AI-powered diagnostic tools, such as IBM Watson Health, are helping
doctors and clinicians to make more accurate and timely diagnoses,
while AI-powered drug discovery platforms are accelerating the
development of new treatments and therapies. AI is also being used to
analyze medical images, predict patient outcomes, and improve patient
care.
In
finance, AI-powered chatbots are being used to interact with customers,
while AI algorithms are being used to detect fraud and manage risk. In
transportation, autonomous vehicles are becoming more prevalent, with
companies like Tesla, Waymo, and Uber investing heavily in the
technology. AI is also being used in entertainment, with AI-powered
music and video recommendation systems providing personalized content
to viewers and listeners.
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