On Monday at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Shanghai 2024, Honor unveiled two new innovations in artificial intelligence (AI). The smartphone maker introduced AI Defocus Eye Protection technology, which can reduce the risk of nearsightedness or nearsightedness caused by looking at the display for too long. It also demonstrated its AI-based Deepfake Detection technology, which can detect videos created or altered using synthetic means and artificial intelligence. Interestingly, the company said that both functions will be implemented on the device and not through cloud servers.
Honor introduces new AI technologies
According to an editorial published at MWC Shanghai, the Chinese consumer technology brand showcased new AI innovations on devices aimed at keeping users safe. The announcements were made during Honor’s keynote session at an event titled “Human-AI Synergy: Intelligent Devices Will Empower People.” In addition to presenting new technological advances, the company also highlighted the need to create human-centric AI features on devices that are accelerated by dedicated hardware to protect user privacy.
Honor AI Defocus eye protection
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AI defocusing eye protection is designed to combat the global rise in nearsightedness caused by prolonged screen use, the company said. Various studies have shown the effectiveness of peripheral defocusing lenses in combating myopia in humans. These glasses create an altered visual perception that slows down the eye elongation process responsible for the vision disorder. Now Honor’s technology uses AI to simulate the defocusing of glasses on the display of a smart device.
According to the company, AI Defocus Eye Protection can reduce users’ temporary myopia by an average of 13 degrees after 25 minutes of use. Citing research, the brand said some users even experienced a maximum drop of 75 degrees.
AI Deepfake Detection from Honor
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Deepfakes have also been a major problem in recent years, accelerated by the introduction of artificial intelligence models for video creation. Many scientists, tech firms and regulators have recognized its role in spreading misinformation and manipulating people. Honor’s AI Deepfake Detection is a built-in technology that can analyze video frame by frame to check for information such as “eye contact, lighting, image clarity and video playback that are invisible to the human eye.”
The AI technology was trained using a large set of videos and images related to online fraud. The company claims it can perform identification, verification and comparison within three seconds. The feature can display a risk warning if a deepfake is detected. Honor says this can help protect people from scammers.
