Intelligent Automation Newsletter #36

Day after day, week after week, Intelligent Automation is getting more powerful supporting clients, patients, employees, companies, and making our world more human. This weekly newsletter is dedicated to regularly celebrating its latest and most significant advancements. Read more about Intelligent Automation and Hyperautomation in our new book, already Amazon Bestseller.

This newsletter is released with the support of IRPA AI. It includes: (1) The latest news in the field, (2) The trending posts you can't miss, and (3) The major upcoming events

1. Latest News in Intelligent Automation

• Amazon details new warehouse robots, ‘Ernie’ and ‘Bert’

Amazon shared details on four of its new warehouse robots it’s testing to improve worker safety.

• Can AI Solve Your Hiring Problems?

The irony is that many companies are using the AI technology—and don’t even realize it! The reason is that AI is built into the top online job sites.

• Human Cognitive Bias And Its Role In AI

When faced with a challenge, human beings are generally quick to first try to develop creative solutions. We tend to pick the most logical explanation we can find, ignoring all contradictory or unprovable hypotheses in the process. However, this irrational pattern of thinking could eventually sabotage our efforts to create an actual intelligent machine. A cognitive bias known as rationalization is one such phenomenon that is tricky or even dangerous for AI.

• China’s Top Air Force Pilots Are Training AI in Fighter Combat

And they were often bested by AI pilots.

• The Growing Role Of AI And Machine Learning In Hyperautomation

Among the biggest trends in technological advancement that have been raising such questions are automation and hyperautomation. The two are different yet interrelated. And while the goal of each is, ultimately, improving and standardizing processes in the most efficient way possible, they represent two types of approaches to deploying machines to streamline processes.

2. Trending in Intelligent Automation

• Ricardo Santana created a stunning AI-powered #translator that can recognize letters in the American Sign Language #ASL.
• This high capacity rollable solar panel is a breakthrough in the field of energy. It can power a 100+ beds clinic or support a complete disaster response camp!
• A new augmented reality app enables to delve beneath the skin of the all-electric Taycan and understand the sports car’s depth of engineering detail

 3. Upcoming Intelligent Automation Events

• June 21 – 23, 2021 – ML MUNICH ONLINE CONFERENCE
• June 22-24, 2021 – Data & Analytics Live: US

4 - Do you want to know more about Intelligent Automation?

Read our new Amazon Bestseller book, and learn:

• What are Intelligent Automation (IA) and Hyperautomation? Why has the use of IA been expanding so rapidly? What are the benefits it unleashes for people, companies, customers, and society?
• How can IA enable enterprises to thrive, generating massive efficiency gains in the range of 20 to 60%, and significantly improving customer and employee experiences? What are the critical success factors in implementing IA?
•  How can IA save 10+ million lives per year, triple our global budget for education, eliminate hunger, or help protect our planet?

The book is now available in Audiobook and even in French!

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5 - The Institute for Robotic Process Automation and Artificial Intelligence (IRPA AI)

Founded in 2013, IRPA AI is an independent professional association and knowledge forum for the buyers, sellers, influencers and analysts of robotic process automation, cognitive computing and artificial intelligence. Its global network and advisory services offer leading-edge market intelligence, industry research, sourcing assistance, events as well as opportunities to learn and network with stakeholders across service industry functions. 

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- Pascal