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Wed, 09/01/2021 - 21:08

Impressive Results In AI Photo Upscaling Achieved By Google – PetaPixel

Photo enhancements examples in movies and TV are often ridiculed for being unrealistically good. However, recent work by Google’s Brain Team is closing in on the realm of science fiction. In a post titled “High Fidelity Image Generation Using Diffusion Models” the Google team talks about breakthroughs they made in image super-resolution. Applications include everything from restoring old family photos to enhancing medical imagery.

How Fast Can an Auto Insurer Grow Its UBI Program with Telematics Exchange Data – Insurance Innovation Reporter

…telematics exchange data may be the missing piece to realizing the full potential of UBI as an assumed part of auto insurance. Not just because it’s more cost-effective but because it’s easier for both insurers and consumers to realize the benefits. And now that the volume is available on a large scale, (don’t) be surprised at how fast an insurer can grow a UBI program with telematics exchange data.

 

DealerPolicy Raises $110M for Embedded Insurance for Retail Auto Sales Industry – Insurance Journal

The Vermont-based company said the new investment will be used to accelerate the growth of the company’s finance and insurance offerings for both dealers and car buyers, enabling auto insurance to be integrated online and at the point-of-sale… Its mobile technology enables car buyers to view multiple insurance quotes and immediately purchase online or connect with licensed insurance agents to complete the insurance buying process.

 

Introducing Linear Drive&Save – Coverager

Italian auto insurer Linear Assicurazioni has partnered with Cambridge Mobile Telematics  to launch the first Try-Before-You-Buy program… The program – Linear Drive&Save – is a mobile-only program that invites drivers of all ages to demonstrate how safely they drive and receive up to a 15% discount on their car’s insurance policy. The project has been developed with the technical support of Leithà, Unipol’s solution factory that specializes in data science and computer science.


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