DAILY INNOVATION BRIEF by Maryanne Kane, Journalist

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DAILY INNOVATION BRIEF 

By Journalists Edward Kane & Maryanne Kane

SCIENTISTS HAVE 20 MINUTE CONVERSATION WITH A WHALE NAMED TWAIN



                                        Source:  UC Davis & Stock

  • Scientists from the University of California Davis, SETI Institute in Mountain View, CA and the Alaskan Whale Foundation claim to have had the first real conversation between humans and whales in the whales' own language.  Here's what we know:
  • The scientists broadcast a call through underwater speakers to a humpback whale named Twain
  • The calls deployed were from other whales
  • When the humpback whale heard the call, it approached the boat and responded with a greeting call
  • As scientists adjusted the frequency of the greeting call, the whale adjusted the frequency of its responses
  • Scientists concluded the whale Twain was enjoying an interactive conversation
  • Whales are highly intelligent with sophisticated communications systems
  • Upshot:  the scientists hope to use their findings to pave the way for conversations with aliens someday, whose means of communications we also won't understand!  
  • My hope is they also start using it on many other animals here on Earth, that would be fabulous to have conversations with and know what they're thinking about us and the world around them.

CONCORDE 20+ - SST DNA FUSED INTO MCLAREN F1

                                            Source:  Stock

  • One of the world most innovative auto designers, Christopher Giroux, has infused the essence of the Concorde supersonic jet into a McLaren F1 and created the ultimate car.  Here's what we know:
  • Concorde 20+ is a fantastic, virtual design concept car
  • It's being called an aerodynamic dream
  • It's designed to merge some of the leading design features and aerodynamics of 2 of the world's leading pieces of travel technology - the Concorde and McLaren F1 supercar
  • Car concept has butteryfly front doors and suicide rear doors
  • Has a retractable element that reduces drag
  • Driver is placed at the very center of the car in the only front seat
  • Seats for 2 passengers in the back
  • Many design elements pay tribute to the Concorde
  • This is a one-of-a-kind vision of automotive innovation.

HISTORIC UK RETAILER BOOTS GOES AI



                                            Source:  Stock



  • 174 year old British retail giant Boots is getting set to launch an AI personal shopping assistant system.  Here are some key facts:
  • The London High Street retailer, with 2200 stores, is launching AI ChatGPT personal shopping assistants to recommend lipstick and beauty gifts
  • This will be a first in the UK
  • Will deploy after Christmas
  • The AI system is being used specifically to boost online sales
  • Boots is owned by Walgreen Boots Alliance
  • Boots is a growth company with its online business enjoying significant growth.
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