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In the ever-evolving world of technology, several significant advancements have been made recently. Here's a look at some of the most noteworthy developments:

AI Generates Sports Updates

Reuters and Synthesia have teamed up to create an AI system that generates sports updates about English Premier League football matches. This innovative technology uses pre-recorded footage and real-time photography to provide engaging, up-to-date content.

Diagnosing Neurogenerative Diseases

Researchers from McGill University have developed a machine learning algorithm that can diagnose the severity of neurogenerative diseases in patients. By analysing gene expression data from cells in the prefrontal cortex and blood samples, this algorithm promises to provide valuable insights into these debilitating conditions.

Seasonal Heart Rates

A study by researchers has revealed some interesting patterns in resting heart rates. The findings suggest that subjects' resting heart rates are lowest in the middle of summer and highest at the beginning of the year.

Autonomous Vehicle Testing

The U.S. Department of Transportation has granted its first autonomous vehicle exemption to Silicon Valley startup Nuro. This allows Nuro to test vehicles without human controls on public roads. The company will be testing R2, an autonomous delivery vehicle that operates at speeds below 25 miles per hour.

Autonomous Delivery and Customer Access

Nuro's R2 vehicle will be accessible to customers through a touchscreen. By inputting a code, customers can retrieve their food from the vehicle.

Identifying Causal Relationships

Researchers from Babylon Health have developed an algorithm that can identify causal relationships between variables across datasets. Using techniques from quantum cryptography, this algorithm accurately determined that the size and texture of breast tumors do not cause each other, but that a tumor's malignancy caused both.

Sleep and Heart Rate

A study by the Scripps Research Translational Institute found a correlation between sleep quality and resting heart rate. Individuals who got a better night's sleep had lower resting heart rates. The researchers analysed resting heart rate data from 92,000 FitBit-wearers and found that the average resting heart rate for different individuals can range between 40 and 109 beats per minute.

The Origins of AI in Sports Media

The development of AI systems enabling automatic delivery of sports updates in video format around 2020 was primarily driven by technology companies specializing in AI, video processing, and sports media automation. However, no specific institution or individual was explicitly credited in the available search results.

These advancements highlight the rapid pace of technological progress and the exciting possibilities that lie ahead. As these technologies continue to evolve, we can expect to see even more transformative innovations in the near future.