Innovation – Page 24

Is A.I. the Future of Test Prep?

Riiid is one of a handful of companies that believe that A.I.’s algorithms are perfectly suited to track student performance and give individualized attention.

By Craig S. Smith

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Are Mushrooms the Future of Alternative Leather?

MycoWorks uses mycelium, the substance in the root structure of mushrooms, to make Reishi, which has the look and feel of leather. Big-name companies are very interested.

By Ellen Rosen

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Japan Needs Indian Tech Workers. But Do They Need Japan?

Recruiters call the push a crucial test of whether the world’s third-largest economy can compete with the U.S. and Europe for global talent.

By Joseph Coleman

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Meet Your New Corporate Office Mate: A ‘Brainless’ Robot

Naver, a South Korean internet firm, is trying to introduce robots into the world of cubicles and conference rooms without making employees uncomfortable.

By John Yoon and Daisuke Wakabayashi