Artificial Intelligence (AI) News & Media

UK bargain retailer tests AI-powered anti-theft system at self-checkouts

April 9, 2025

Home Bargains, a major discount retailer in the United Kingdom, is testing anti-theft software at its self-checkout lanes. The system utilizes artificial…

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LapSafe launches AI-powered smart locker system

April 9, 2025

LapSafe, a leading provider of smart locker solutions, has launched Onarken AI, an AI-powered smart locker system, according to a press release. The company…

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Pantheon Lab launches metahuman interface with advanced emotional intelligence

March 19, 2025

Pantheon Lab has unveiled its updated Metahuman Interface, featuring enhanced emotional intelligence capabilities. The technology aims to create more natural…

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Artly AI debuts upgraded robotic hand for Barista Bot

March 18, 2025

Artly AI, an AI robotics company specializing in service industry automation, has showcased its robotic hand upgrade for its Barista Bot at the Nvidia GPU…

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MulticoreWare, AMD to showcase AI-driven smart checkout system

March 11, 2025

MulticoreWare Inc. and AMD have collaborated to develop an AI-powered smart self-checkout system designed for the retail market, according to a press release.

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Next gen kiosks innovate across industry applications

by Sandra Carpenter — Editor, Networld Media Group

Kiosks are transforming with AI and diverse inputs, offering personalized experiences beyond touchscreens.

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Wesco expands AI-powered self-checkout to more locations

February 21, 2025

Wesco Inc., a convenience store operator in Michigan, is expanding its use of Mashgin's artificial intelligence self-checkout technology to over 20 locations…

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Beyond the kiosk: How AI is reshaping automated retail

by Sandra Carpenter — Editor, Networld Media Group

Industry expert Ray Friedrich discusses the impact of artificial intelligence on automated retail, covering personalization, job displacement, data privacy and…

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Partner Tech launches Paula, an AI-powered self-service kiosk

February 19, 2025

Partner Tech USA Inc. unveiled Paula, a compact tabletop kiosk designed for self-checkout and self-ordering in retail and quick-service restaurant…

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Chester County Courts first in Pennsylvania to install AI-powered kiosks

February 7, 2025

The Chester County Justice Center and two Magisterial District Courts have launched interactive, AI-powered information kiosks, making Chester County the first…

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AI-powered self-service: Ethical and privacy considerations

by Sandra Carpenter — Editor, Networld Media Group

Dr. Jason Corso, a leading expert in computer vision and AI, shares his insights on how AI is revolutionizing the retail industry, from enhancing self-service…

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Mashgin expands AI-powered checkout to 50 campuses

January 27, 2025

Mashgin, a provider of computer vision and AI-driven checkout solutions, significantly expanded its presence in higher education in 2024. The company added 5…

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Latin American video contact center startup Videsk expands to U.S. market

January 20, 2025

Chilean startup Videsk, specializing in cloud-based video contact centers, is expanding its reach into the US market, according to a press release.

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AI-powered self-checkout system now available for c-stores

January 15, 2025

NCR Voyix Corp. has introduced an automated, artificial intelligence-powered bulk scanning self-checkout solution for convenience stores. The system, piloted…

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Voice AI leads AI race, bringing opportunities, challenges

by Daniel Brown — Editor, Networld Media Group

At this year’s Self-Service Innovation Summit, hosted by Networld Media Group in Tampa from December 9-11, I had a chance to sit in on the "Thought leader…

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Tencent Cloud partners with BeLive Technology to enhance livestreaming with digital humans, self-service technology

December 13, 2024

Tencent Cloud and streaming media service provider BeLive Technology have expanded their partnership to integrate digital human solutions, leveraging the power…

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Catdi Printing leverages AI for instant quoting, expands kiosk network

November 22, 2024

Catdi Printing, a commercial printing solutions provider, has begun integrating advanced AI capabilities to streamline its quoting process, according to a…

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Steven King to talk future of AI-powered automation at Self-Service Innovation Summit

by Sandra Carpenter — Editor, Networld Media Group

Steven King is a keynote speaker at the Self-Service Innovation Summit, where he will discuss how AI-powered robots are revolutionizing industries. The summit…

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ViewQwest, Synlan team on AI-powered virtual concierge kiosk

November 15, 2024

ViewQwest, a connectivity and ICT solutions provider, has teamed up with Synlan Technology, a subsidiary of iFLYTEK, to develop artificial intelligence…

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How AI and voice-speech interaction is transforming kiosk customer experience

by Daniel Brown — Editor, Networld Media Group

AI has taken the world by storm, and it has transformed numerous aspects of customer experience across restaurant, QSR, and self-service contexts, including…

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