Artificial Intelligence News Updates

Government, Business, Technology, Logistics

AI, COVID Created a New Normal for the Supply Chain

HOUSTON — A supply chain expert said the arrival of open-source artificial intelligence just as the global economy was emerging from the pandemic created turbulent economic conditions.

November 3, 2023
Business, Technology, Equipment

Artificial Intelligence in Cold Chain Removes Manual Probing

Quality Custom Distribution partnered with EROAD to replace the costly, unreliable process of manual temperature monitoring. The implementation of a new Artificial Intelligence-driven solution has resulted in the elimination of manual temperature checks and significant cost savings for QCD. 

November 1, 2023
Business, Technology, Logistics, Autonomous

Uber Freight Adds AI Tools to Better Compete in Cargo Market

The freight unit of Uber Technologies has tapped its vast data files to create an AI tool that can predict late shipments — and make suggestions for alternative routes.

September 28, 2023
Business, Technology, Autonomous

Using AI and Video to Make Job Interviews More Efficient

AI-powered video interviewing of job applicants has quickly matured into a mainstream option for trucking and logistics companies looking to streamline the hiring process.

September 8, 2023
Government, Technology, Logistics, Global Freight

AI Fused With Trade Data Could Smooth Clunky Supply Chains

The dawn of artificial intelligence tools like ChatGPT may revolutionize the way data can be used to ferret out risks and opportunities in the $32 trillion global trading system.

September 5, 2023
Business, Technology

AI Helps Fleets Navigate Risk Management

Insurance companies and brokers are finding the benefits in artificial intelligence to better assist trucking companies with their risk management needs. 

August 11, 2023
Business, Technology, Safety

How the Fleets of the Future Operate

In June 2022, we asked "What role does connectivity play in the deployment of electric and autonomous vehicles?" Nada Jiddou, Executive Vice President and General Manager for Road Ready, answered. Originally presented during our Transport Topics Magazine Event - Optimize - we isolated the discussion to make it easier for you to enjoy and to share. 

August 1, 2023
Business, Technology, Autonomous

AI Startup Helps Diesel Trains Clean Up Their Emissions

RailVision Analytics has developed artificial intelligence-enabled software to help locomotive engineers make  adjustments in train driving that could lead to savings in diesel fuel.

July 27, 2023
Government, Business, Technology, Autonomous

Amazon, Six Other Companies Commit to AI Safeguards

President Joe Biden said the U.S. must guard against threats from artificial intelligence as he detailed new company safeguards and promised government actions on the emerging technology.

July 21, 2023
Business, Technology, Autonomous, Private, TCA

Amazon to Roll Out Palm Payment Technology at Whole Foods

Customers at Amazon’s Whole Foods Market stores will soon be able to pay for their groceries with a wave of their hand.

July 21, 2023