Sony forms new AI organization to develop new tech for cameras and more
(Digital Photography Review)

Sony has announced it`s consolidating its artificial intelligence work under a new organization called Sony AI. Sony AI will focus on the `fundamental research and development` of artificial intelligence; it will have offices located in Japan, the US, and Europe. According to Sony, its new Sony AI organization will initiate `multiple world-class flagship projects,` among other things. The division will launch with projects involving Sony`s Imaging & Sensing Solutions division, as well as its Gaming division and the field of gastronomy. Sony already uses AI in a variety of products, including to power its Eye AF feature. Sony says the new organization will ultimately create new AI technologies that will be `critical` for its sensor business. The organization will work closely with other Sony business units on its projects, but the company hasn`t provided details about specific R&D initiatives at this time.