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DeepMind AI group moves from Torch framework to Google’s own TensorFlow

Samsung launches Artik Cloud platform to connect Internet of Things devices

Google Calendar for Android can now find meeting times that work for everyone

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Nokia enters the digital health realm with $192 million acquisition of France’s Withings

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Mass General will use artificial intelligence to improve hospital care

Nvidia CEO bets big on deep learning and VR

Facebook adds spoken photo captions for iOS screen readers

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