StarApple AI
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| Industry | Retail software, AI technologies in retail |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2019 |
| Headquarters | Kingston, Jamaica |
Number of locations | 2 |
Key people | Adrian Dunkley (Founder), Lancelot Williams, Matthew Bowman, Shaun Reid, Dr. Shirley Budall |
| Services | Bespoke AI Models, Analytics, Management Consulting |
| Website | www |
StarApple AI is a Jamaican startup company specialising in artificial intelligence (AI), founded by Adrian Dunkley in December 2019.[1] The company focuses on consumer and business analytics, as well as management consulting.
History
Established in 2019 by Adrian Dunkley in Kingston, Jamaica, StarApple initially directed its efforts toward AI development.[2] In September 2021, RJRGleaner Communications Group, the owner of RJR Radio, Television Jamaica, and The Gleaner newspaper, purchased a stake in the company.[2]
In October 2022, StarApple AI partnered with the University of the Commonwealth Caribbean for several projects. These included an AI-supported financial aid tool, a sports lab incorporating AI for drones and analytics for game outcome predictions, and learning labs for data analytics training.[3]
The company also has operations in Miami, Florida.[4][5]
Industry applications
StarApple offers information technology, consultancy, and corporate data analytics training.[2][6]
In January 2022, StarApple introduced non-fungible tokens (NFTs).[7] The company donated the proceeds from an NFT derived from a Jamaica Observer article to local STEAM programs[7]
Adrian Dunkley, the founder, uses the company's AI for artistic pursuits, creating paintings such as "Football Supernova" and "Blazing Sprint Goddess."[8] Dunkley believes in the capacity of AI to create employment opportunities in Jamaica.[9] Nevertheless, he promotes the implementation of protective measures for those adversely affected by the heightened prevalence of AI-generated content spanning text, audio, images, and videos.[10]
Technology and research
Since August 2022, StarApple has been developing an AI assistant coach system for football teams, with plans to expand to track and field.[11]
In April 2023, the company collaborated with the Game of Life Foundation to host the inaugural SportsBrain Youth Football Combine in Jamaica, using AI for player data collection, success rate forecasting, and program design.[12]
The company has suggested the use of AI to augment the tourism experience in Jamaica. Specifically, it proposes the establishment of an augmented reality (AR) network aimed at enhancing safety during excursions and other experiences and incorporating gamification elements into vacation activities.[13]
In October 2023, the company's "Section 9" research group employed the GPT-4V multimodal model to test 24 candy brands after the hospitalisation of more than 60 students.[14] Multimodal AI models are crafted to analyze, interpret, and derive insights from diverse data types, including text and images.[15] The AI model identified substances, including tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), in one of the sweet treats.[14] The THC-infused candies exhibited a marked resemblance to conventional sweets.[15]
Community involvement
StarApple AI actively participates in various community sectors, including sports, tourism, education, and entertainment.[16] Initiatives include offering generative AI training for companies and sponsoring the JamA.I.ca Codefest Hackathon hosted by the US Embassy in Jamaica.[17]
References
- ↑ "RJR Gleaner Group Buying Stake in Data Analytics Firm". The Jamaica Gleaner. September 10, 2021. Retrieved 9 December 2023.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 "RJR Gleaner Group Acquires 15 Per Cent Stake in Data Analytics Company". The Jamaica Observer. Sep 8, 2021. Retrieved 18 December 2023.
- ↑ "UCC and Starapple Join Forces in AI Drive". The Jamaica Observer. Retrieved 9 December 2023.
- ↑ "StarApple IPO in 2 Years?". Taking Stock. 21 August 2022.
- ↑ "Turning Ugly Into Beauty". The Jamaica Observer. Jun 1, 2022. Retrieved 18 December 2023.
- ↑ "AI Needs You". The Jamaica Observer. Retrieved 10 December 2023.
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 "You are Reading an NFT". The Jamaica Observer. Retrieved 10 December 2023.
- ↑ "StarApple Using AI to Paint Jamaica's Sporting Legacies". The Jamaica Gleaner. Aug 27, 2022. Retrieved 18 December 2023.
- ↑ "Adrian Dunkley Believes in A.I. for the Public Good". The Jamaica Observer. 17 November 2021. Retrieved 21 December 2023.
- ↑ "Official Wants Protection for Potential Victims of AI Scamming". The Jamaica Observer. Retrieved 21 December 2023.
- ↑ "Starapple Developing AI Assistant Coach to Improve Football Teams". The Jamaica Gleaner. August 28, 2022. Retrieved 9 December 2023.
- ↑ Scott, Livingston. "AI Takeover?". The Jamaica Gleaner. Retrieved 9 December 2023 – via PressReader.
- ↑ "Tourism $$$ in the Billions". The Jamaica Observer. Retrieved 10 December 2023.
- ↑ 14.0 14.1 "Use AI to Help Detect Harmful Ingredients in Snacks". The Jamaica Observer. October 14, 2023. Retrieved 9 December 2023.
- ↑ 15.0 15.1 "AI Can Improve Public Health". The Jamaica Gleaner. 11 October 2023. Retrieved 21 December 2023.
- ↑ "The Dunkley Way of Using AI to Give Back to Jamaica". CVM TV. 4 April 2023. Retrieved 9 December 2023.
- ↑ "Hackathon Team Members Awarded". The Jamaica Gleaner. Retrieved 10 December 2023.
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