Are we chatting with humans or bots?
The line between humans and bots is getting blurrier by the day.?
Taking this to the next level is a start-up called Hume AI. Its mission is to make sure AI serves human goals and emotional well-being.
The company’s latest brainchild, OCTAVE (Omni-Capable Text and Voice Engine), is a frighteningly clever bit of tech. It can whip up entirely unique voices and personalities from just a few descriptive prompts or even a short recording. Fancy a chat with a soothing Kiwi wellness coach? Or perhaps you’d prefer a fast-talking Brooklyn cabbie? Or how about a wise old wizard with a refined British accent? The choice is yours.??
From just a 5-second snippet, OCTAVE can clone a voice, bottle up its personality, and generate dialogue that captures the accent, tone, and even the vibe.??
OCTAVE combines cutting-edge tech like OpenAI's Voice Engine and Elevenlab’s TTS Voice Design. The result is a tool that lets you not just hear but properly interact with bespoke voices and personalities.
The tech is still being fine-tuned with a select group of partners. But Hume’s goal is to develop AI agents, personalise them for individuals, and even create them on the fly to answer a particular question.?
For seafarers who face the daily challenge of managing and documenting huge quantities of information, could a more personalised approach optimise some of those interactions? Would an AI system capable of adapting to different languages, dialects, and cultural nuances improve communication and reduce misunderstandings???
If you’d like to find out more about AI in the maritime market, check out our free report, Beyond the Horizon: Opportunities and Obstacles in the Maritime AI Boom.?
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In shipping and maritime news this week, Skagerak Capital has sold maritime software provider VesselMan to Marcura for an undisclosed sum. In partnership with M?kster and Grieg as co-investors, Skagerak Capital scaled VesselMan’s operations.?
FourKites has unveiled the Intelligent Control Tower, a platform designed to advance supply chain operations by integrating real-time data, digital twins, and AI-powered automation.
The Port of Houston Authority has received almost $25 million in grant funds, which will be used to build and run a hydrogen fueling station for heavy-duty vehicles.
Remote satcom service installations increased more than 350% in 2024 compared to 2023, according to data reported by service provider Marlink. More than 900 remote installations were completed by the company by the end of 2024, compared to just over 200 in 2023.
Lloyd’s List Intelligence has announced the acquisition of Infospectrum, an independent provider of counterparty risk appraisal reports & data, due diligence research and KYC intelligence.
Teekay Tankers has announced a new partnership to implement JiBe’s enterprise resource planning (ERP) system across its global fleet, with the aim of integrating fleet management functions into a single platform and improving decision-making through data analytics.
Lloyd’s Register OneOcean (LR OneOcean) has launched Risk Manager FuelEU, an innovative module designed to enable ship managers, owners, operators, and charterers to seamlessly manage their FuelEU compliance and strategy within a single platform.
If you would like to stay on top of the latest maritime headlines, check out Thetius IQ. It’s a one-stop shop for all maritime news, research, and in-depth articles, and features a comprehensive organisation database.?
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Free report:? The Great Divide: Closing the communication chasm between terminals and shippers
In the fast-paced world of global logistics, the ability to track and share cargo status information is critical. Yet, despite technological advancements, shippers and Beneficial Cargo Owners (BCOs) often experience a lack of transparency once their cargo reaches marine terminals. This communication gap explored in our latest research, has been described as “The Great Divide,” and it remains a significant challenge for the industry today.
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Our latest thought leadership report commissioned by Kaleris explores some of the factors behind this visibility disconnect and its impact on the wider supply chain efficiency. By examining the interplay between technology, incentives, and the value of collaboration, it provides actionable insights to help bridge this divide and foster a more transparent logistics ecosystem.
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New articles released since the last edition of The Brief
Exploring some of the navigational challenges that exist today
In our previous two articles in this series of twelve, we explored some of the challenges that exist in maritime navigation today. In this article, we conclude with the final areas that we explored in our latest thought leadership created in partnership with The UK Hydrographic Office. These areas include limitations of S-57 in preparing for autonomous vessels, geopolitical and environmental challenges and regulatory uncertainty.?
For further insight into the areas highlighted in this article, download our latest thought leadership report, ‘New Waters’, created in partnership with the UK Hydrographic Office.?You can download a copy of the full report here.?
Recommendations for successful digital transformation in maritime
In the next few articles, we will share our comprehensive recommendations to the shipping industry, aimed at empowering ship operators to navigate their digital transformation journey effectively. These recommendations will not only build on the findings from our report but also provide practical, real-world insights that can be adapted to the specific needs of any operator, whether large or small, global or regional.
Our focus will be on providing ship operators with a roadmap to successfully implement digital solutions that deliver measurable improvements in operational efficiency, safety, sustainability, and compliance.
To learn more about measuring digital maturity and transforming information, read our thought leadership report, produced in collaboration with?Lloyd’s Register,?The Benchmark: Measuring the Progress of Digital Transformation in Ship Operations.?This report provides a deep dive into the journey towards digital maturity for maritime businesses.?You can download a copy here.?
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