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Spotify’s founder helped develop an AI-powered body health scanner
“After 4 years of intense analysis and product improvement, we’re formally launching Neko Well being right this moment,” the put up reads. “The corporate was based by Hjalmar Nilsonne and Daniel Ek with the imaginative and prescient to create a healthcare system that may assist individuals keep wholesome by means of preventive measures and early detection.”
In keeping with a translated model of Neko Well being’s web site, the Swedish firm’s non-invasive full-body scanner can detect and measure the expansion of birthmarks, rashes, and age spots. It additionally makes use of a separate scanner to select up on any abnormalities in coronary heart perform, blood stress, and pulse all through the physique.
Neko says the corporate’s 360-degree physique scanner comes outfitted with over 70 sensors that gather greater than “50 million information factors on pores and skin, coronary heart, vessels, respiration, microcirculation and extra.” This information is then analyzed by a “self-learning AI-powered system” that spells out the outcomes for medical doctors and sufferers. Purchasers get outcomes at their appointment, and may even view and observe their outcomes on an accompanying app.
“Our mission is to construct a proactive healthcare system, one that’s targeted on stopping illnesses,” Nilsonne writes in a put up on LinkedIn, citing the rising prices of healthcare in Sweden and the European Union. The complete-body scans, which Neko says solely take a couple of minutes, are at the moment open to the general public in Sweden and value 2,000 SEK (or round $190 USD). Right now of writing, the scans are at the moment offered out.
Ek’s foray into the healthcare trade isn’t precisely a shock. Rumors concerning the startup have been circulating since November, and Ek has lengthy hinted at getting concerned in healthcare. In 2013, a report from The Monetary Instances revealed that Ek “spends spare hours eager about the best way to repair a ‘screwed-up’ healthcare system.” “I’m not the inventor, however I could also be the individual that’s dumb sufficient to go towards the system and attempt to beat it by itself phrases,” he stated on the time.
It’s clearly too early to inform what sort of influence Neko Well being may have on the healthcare trade, but it surely sounds promising. Comparable know-how has emerged prior to now, with Fb and New York College teaming as much as make MRI scans sooner utilizing AI, and researchers growing AI know-how that scans your retina and predicts your danger of coronary heart illness. However Neko Well being employs this know-how on a bigger and extra accessible scale, and it’s thrilling to consider its potential.
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The AI camera stripping away privacy in the blink of an eye
It’s natural to be leery regarding the ways in which people may use artificial intelligence to cause problems for society in the near future. On a personal level, you may be concerned about a future where artificial intelligence takes your job or creates a Terminator that comes back in time to try to eliminate a younger you. (We admittedly might be overthinking that one.)
One fear regarding AI on a personal level that you should know about because it’s very much in the present is the creation of deepfake photos, including those that strip you of the most basic of privacy rights: the right to protect images of your body.
Two German artists recently created a camera called NUCA that uses AI to create deepfake photos of subjects by stripping away their clothing. The automated removal of the photo subject’s clothing occurs in close to real-time, speeding up the creepy factor exponentially.
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Why would someone create an AI camera that removes clothing?
The two German artists, Mathias Vef and Benedikt Groß, decided to create the camera to show the implications of AI’s rapid advancements. The pair were trying to think of the worst possible uses of AI to affect someone’s privacy, and they realized that the technology needed to create a camera like NUCA was already possible.
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The two artists hope that people will consider the dangers of continuing to develop AI technologies like this, which could eliminate the expectation of privacy. They hope it will spark debates about the direction of AI.
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How does a camera that digitally strips away clothing work?
The German artists used 3D design and print software to create the lenses and the shell for controlling the camera. It then uses a smartphone on the inside of the shell that handles the image capture. NUCA passes the photo to the cloud for the application of AI that removes the subject’s clothing.
Of course, NUCA is not actually creating a photo of your naked body. Instead, it analyzes your gender, face, age and other aspects of your body shape to develop a replication of what AI believes your naked body would look like.
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Doesn’t deepfake nude photo technology already exist?
Deepfake nude photos, usually of celebrities, have been around for a long time on pornography websites, but the photos from NUCA require almost no technical know-how.
Even more frightening, NUCA is able to perform the process within about 10 seconds. The immediacy of the creation of the deepfake nude photo is what sets NUCA apart from other fake nude photos that typically require quite a bit of editing skill and time.
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NUCA’s deepfake dilemma: Artistic innovation or ethical Invasion?
Bottom line: Anyone could use the technology that’s found with NUCA to create a deepfake nude photo of almost anyone else within several seconds. NUCA doesn’t ask for permission to remove your clothing in the photo.
It’s worth emphasizing again that the two artists have no plans to allow others to use NUCA for commercial gain. They will showcase its capabilities in late June at an art exhibition in Berlin all in an effort to spark public debate.
However, the next people who develop a similar technology may choose to use it in a far different way, such as to potentially blackmail people by threatening to release these fake nude photos that other people won’t necessarily know are fake.
Kurt’s key takeaways
If it feels like AI is expanding wildly in dozens of different directions all at once, you aren’t all that far off. Some of those directions will be helpful for society, but others are downright terrifying. As deepfakes continue to look more and more realistic, the line between a fake digital world and reality will become increasingly difficult to discern. Guarding our privacy will almost certainly be more and more difficult as AI strips away our safeguards … and, potentially, even our clothing.
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The next big game from Clash of Clans developer Supercell launches in May
Supercell doesn’t release a lot of games, but the studio’s mobile releases tend to be big hits. Think Clash of Clans, Brawl Stars, and Clash Royale. Now, the developer is gearing up for its next major release: Squad Busters, which will be out globally on both Android and iOS on May 29th.
It’s a competitive multiplayer game, but one on a larger scale than a typical mobile release. In each match, 10 players compete to collect the most gems while building up a squad of computer-controlled characters. It’s sort of like a simplified MOBA: you move your team around fighting minions, earning cash that lets you improve and grow your squad before you eventually start fighting other players and going for the big gem pile in the middle of the map. It also has a bit of a Smash Bros. vibe, as the cast of characters are all pulled from popular Supercell games.
The studio is known for experimenting with different games and genres, and it’s also known for not moving forward with titles that it doesn’t think will become a Clash-level hit — which means the developer seems to have a lot of faith in Squad Busters, which is currently in soft launch in a number of territories, including Canada, Mexico, Spain, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Finland, and Singapore.
“Our dream is to create great games that as many people as possible play for years and that are remembered forever,” Supercell CEO Ilkka Paananen said in a statement. “Huge credit to the Squad Busters team — it’s already apparent that the game has such high potential, making it our first company game launch since Brawl Stars in 2018.”
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This off-road teardrop trailer adds luxury camping to the most remote locations
Are you looking for a camper that breaks away from the conventional teardrop design and blends functionality with sleek aesthetics? Meet the Kimberley Kube.
This innovative camper challenges the norms with its unique rectangular profile, flat roofline and vertical rear end.
By integrating the smooth composite construction of Kimberley’s Kruiser line with the enclosed form of the Karavan, the Kube offers a compact yet surprisingly spacious design.
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Whether you’re planning a weekend escape or a long adventure, the Kube brings a fresh perspective to teardrop campers, providing eye-catching design without sacrificing space or functionality.
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Built for rugged roads
True to Kimberley’s heritage of robust, trail-ready caravans, the Kube is not just another pretty face. It’s built to tackle the harshest of terrains, equipped with a molded thermoplastic-composite body shell, a 100% recycled ArmaPET plastic floor and a sturdy hot-dipped galvanized steel chassis.
Complementing its tough build are 16-inch steel wheels, custom air springs, off-road racing mono-tube shocks and hydraulic override disc brakes, ensuring that it can handle even the most challenging off-road conditions.
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Spacious and luxurious interior
Stepping inside the Kube, one is greeted by an interior that rivals a well-appointed hotel room. The trailer stretches 17 feet, providing ample space for a king-sized bed positioned within a mini-greenhouse setup that offers 270-degree views through three large windows and an additional skylight.
Storage is ingeniously integrated around and under the bed, ensuring that every inch of space is utilized. The front of the cabin includes a full-width console with storage solutions and an 85-L upright fridge/freezer, enhancing both convenience and comfort.
Outdoor living enhanced
Kimberley understands that camping is about engaging with the outdoors. The Kube features a slide-out outdoor kitchen accessible from a hatch at the rear, equipped with a dual-burner stove, sink and dedicated prep area.
This kitchen setup allows for comfortable outdoor dining under the awning, facilitated further by a stainless steel breakfast table that attaches to the kitchen unit.
Additionally, the Kube offers the luxury of hot showers, thanks to a Webasto diesel water heater, with the option to add an ensuite shower/toilet tent for complete privacy.
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Tailored to technology and comfort
The Kube is prepared for any adventure with advanced technology integrations, such as a 200-Ah lithium battery, extensive LED lighting, optional solar charging and Starlink satellite internet prep.
The inclusion of modern comforts such as air conditioning, an onboard audio/video setup and the ability to stay connected via superfast 4G and GPS technology makes the Kube a standout in its class.
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What does the Kube camper cost?
With prices starting at approximately $44,675, the Kimberley Kube offers a unique blend of luxury, functionality and ruggedness, making it an ideal choice for adventurers who refuse to compromise on comfort and style.
Kurt’s key takeaways
Whether exploring remote landscapes or enjoying a weekend getaway, the Kube promises an unmatched camping experience. It truly stands out as the “King of the Off-Road.” It’s a trailblazing camper that promises both the thrill of the journey and the pleasures of home, wherever you may roam.
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