Here's Why Twitter Is Increasing Its Focus On Machine Learning

Recently, Twitter announced that it is acquiring Magic Pony Technology, a London based technology company that has developed machine learning techniques for visual processing. The deal was disclosed by CEO Jack Dorsey in a blog post with no reference to its size. This investment builds on other acquisitions made by the company in this space such as Madbits in 2014 and Whetlab in 2015. Twitter plans to use Magic Pony’s technology (which can understand the features of imagery) to enhance its vid...