Facebook uses giant AI backbone to power social network services

Roland Moore-Colyer
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Firm uses AI for translation and image recognition

Facebook has revealed how much of its social network is powered by artificial intelligence (AI) and the extent to which the company is committed to exploring how far it can push smart technology. ...

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