5 Things about AI you may have missed today: AI to translate sign language, OpenAI unveiled new office in Tokyo, more

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AI roundup: A Pune-based startup, Glovatrix has taken advantage of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology to introduce a voice translation device for sign languages. This is a great step to discard communication barriers among the deaf community. In other news, OpenAI looks for expansions and opens a new office in Tokyo. Know more about such AI news from today. 

A startup named Glovatrix which was founded by Parikshit Sohoni and Aishwarya Karnataki has announced a device for workplace communications which will provide voice translation to sign language. The device is integrated with AI which enables the device to understand the gestures. To train the system, the device tracks details about the movement which enables it to recognize the sign. Currently, the company has raised funding of ₹75 lakh, according to a Moneycontrol report. 

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As part of global expansion, the famous AI startup, OpenAI open its new office in Tokyo. The move also showcases the company's efforts to expand international operations. After opening offices in London and Dublin, the Tokyo office will become the first in all of Asia. Furthermore, OpenAI also plans to open offices in Japan due to the country's growing interest in AI adoption, according to a Bloomberg report. 

Cinnafilm Inc. announces a new feature of its PixelStrings media transformation products which will create music from video content. According to the Press release, the AI-powered PixelStrings will analyze video content and extract musical themes and synthesise instrumental notes and vocal harmonies from the colours and shapes. However, note that it can only create music from video content. 

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