| Briefing | Google Clips – Google debuted new standalone camera, called Google Clips, that uses artificial intelligence to automatically snap photos at Google Pixel 2 event in San FranciscoSelf-Learning Camera – Camera learns to recognize people’s faces and moments to capture over timeSpecifications – Has 12-megapixel sensor, 130-degree field-of-view lens, 16 gigabytes of memory, three hours of battery life, and takes photos at 15 frames per secondSecurity Features – Turns on LED light when capturing photos so people know they are being photographed and does not record sounds to alleviate concern of wiretappingPhone Compatibility – Works with Pixel smartphones, iPhone 8 and 8 Plus, and Samsung Galaxy S7 and S8 through mobile app that enables users to preview images and videos takenAvailability and Cost – Available soon in U.S. for $249
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Information Technology
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| Organization | 
Google Inc.
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| Source | 
     
Payne, J., "A new angle on your favorite moments with Google Clips", 
     
Liao, S., "Google Clips is a tiny camera that uses AI to automatically photograph family moments", 
     
Collins, T., "Google Clips uses AI to capture life's spontaneous moments", 
     
Lavars, N., "Google Clips camera uses AI to play photographer", 
     
Bohn, D., "The Google Clips camera puts AI behind the lens", 
     
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| Original Publication Date | 
October 4, 2017 |