Fraser says his company’s computer-vision algorithm makes a series of determinations before reporting that it’s spotted a weapon. It first tries to establish that a human being is actively wielding the gun, and that it’s not holstered or just laying on a table. Only after that has been established is the sighting communicated to a human being for review. If the operator confirms that it’s a gun, the alert system goes into action and notifies law enforcement. The system can also integrate with building security systems that can lock down the building, and even lock an active shooter in a certain area of the building. … [Read more...] about The Capitol riot is spurring new interest in gun-detection AI
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This is how CEOs can support employees during a crisis
Step 2: Convene the task force, within the first 12 hours of a crisis—after the events of this past summer, we created a task force to help Jopwell organize and proactively respond to major events affecting our team, our community, and our country. Within the task force, there are subcommittees that help us deliver on this mission:Resources—subgroup responsible for collecting and vetting the resources and tools we use to respondResponse—subgroup responsible for putting pen to paper and structuring Jopwell’s point of viewExecution—subgroup responsible for disseminating our response across various mediums … [Read more...] about This is how CEOs can support employees during a crisis
This startup wants to do the impossible: make healthy instant ramen
In the end, the pair found a manufacturing facility in California that does not specialize in ramen. Throughout the product development process, Immi invited thousands of people to provide feedback and insights about the ramen. One of the top comments they received is that the noodles are far more expensive than they’d like. So Lee and Chanthasiriphan are now focused on driving down the price without compromising on the nutrition. … [Read more...] about This startup wants to do the impossible: make healthy instant ramen
Taco Bell is secretly a haven for vegetarians—and it’s adding even more meatless options
Today, the company is making two big announcements to support vegetarians and plant-based eaters. First, it’s permanently bringing back its popular potato bites, which were taken off the menu as COVID-19 struck, on March 11. Second, it’s launching a partnership with Beyond Meat to release a new plant protein within the coming year. … [Read more...] about Taco Bell is secretly a haven for vegetarians—and it’s adding even more meatless options
Clean up your beauty routine with these 6 low-waste brands
Henry Roseexpanded to bath, body, and home last fall, bringing the brand’s same environmentally sound standards to new categories. The lineup—that is certified sustainable and deemed safe by nonprofit watchdogs Cradle to Cradle—now includes paraffin-free candles ($65) housed in recycle glass and hemp paper packaging, and rich body creams ($65) in the same distinctive (but still phthalates-free) fragrances as her signature perfume collection. … [Read more...] about Clean up your beauty routine with these 6 low-waste brands
