Kenya-based agritech Apollo raises $40 million in Softbank-led round, joined by Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, CDC – TechCrunch

Kenya-based agritech Apollo Agriculture, which helps farmers access high-quality farm inputs, financing and markets, plans to double the number of farmers it is serving by the end 2022 and to introduce other products that deliver more value per acre of land. This is after raising $40 million in Series B funding in a round led…

Volvo Cars uses artificial intelligence for automated inspection in the US

The system utilize artificial intelligence and machine learning to check tires, underbody components and vehicle exteriors   Volvo Cars USA announced a new program to equip U.S. retailers with automated vehicle-inspection systems using artificial intelligence and machine learning (ML) technology that aim to improve customer satisfaction and business efficiencies. Camera-based systems from Israel-based UVeye utilize…