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Cision Canada
a day ago
- Business
- Cision Canada
Talview Secures Patent for Alvy -- The First Agentic AI Proctoring Built to Outsmart Cluely-style Cheating
SAN MATEO, Calif., Aug. 11, 2025 /CNW/ -- Talview, headquartered in San Mateo, CA, has been awarded its first U.S. patent — Patent No. US 12,361,115 B1, granted on July 15, 2025, for Alvy, its Agentic AI proctoring solution. This milestone underscores Talview's commitment to innovation and its impact on corporate hiring, education, and certification. Alvy is designed to both protect and assist, detecting sophisticated cheating tools across remote interviews and high-stakes online exams, while guiding candidates through a fair and transparent assessment experience. Co-invented by and Subramanian Kailasam (CTO), the patent protects a novel AI-based system and method powered by large language models (LLMs) for monitoring users during tasks such as interviews and exams. The system analyzes real-time media data to detect abnormal behavior, generate alerts, and — if thresholds are exceeded — terminate the session to prevent fraud, while also assisting candidates by clarifying instructions, reducing stress through empathetic AI interaction, and ensuring they understand what's happening at every step. "Most platforms are still patching legacy systems," said Sanjoe Jose, CEO of Talview. "Alvy reimagines proctoring by bringing genuine artificial intelligence that can think, adapt, and outsmart even the most sophisticated cheating tools. This patent validates that maintaining trust in the AI age requires intelligence, not just observation." Unlike traditional systems that passively monitor, Alvy operates as an agentic system, capable of perceiving, deciding, and acting independently to protect the integrity of remote processes. It is specifically designed to detect and counteract AI-assisted cheating tools such as Cluely, ChatGPT misuse, and deepfake-driven impostors. Key Capabilities: Autonomous Decision-Making: Real-time judgments without rigid rule-based systems. Deepfake & AI Detection: Identifies AI-generated content and synthetic media. Behavioral Intelligence: Recognizes subtle patterns of external AI assistance. Contextual Understanding: LLM-powered for nuanced threat assessment. Adaptive Learning: Continuously evolves to counter emerging methods. Candidate Assistance: Provides real-time, context-aware assistance to test takers. Performance Highlights: Detects 8x more suspicious activities than legacy AI proctoring. Recognizes 99% of events flagged by both human proctors. Reports 35% higher candidate satisfaction due to real-time and contextual assistance. Proven Industry Impact: Leading organizations have experienced Talview's commitment to combining secure, scalable assessment technology with a human-centered candidate experience — the same principles that power Alvy's patented Agentic AI. Best Buy:"We don't just have a tech delivery mechanism. We have partners." Cambridge Assessment:"We needed something that could be rolled out at scale globally. We have fantastic experience working with Talview." Cognizant:"Everyone receives a uniform experience. We haven't received feedback suggesting it feels mechanized or inhuman." To learn how Alvy's Agentic AI can protect and support your assessments, visit
CNBC
21-06-2025
- General
- CNBC
Every couple should take this compatibility test, says relationship expert: You'll avoid ‘deal-breakers down the road'
Most people in the early stages of a new romance look for evidence that confirms their compatibility. Not my husband and me. Despite having chemistry, we started with the hypothesis that we weren't a good match. We would discover a deal-breaker down the road — something big like how much money we wanted to give our aging parents or something small like what temperature room we like to sleep in — that would lead to our demise. At the time, we were both tenured professors in the same academic department at the same university. If things went bust, it would be very uncomfortable to go to work each day. Academic jobs are hard to come by, which meant we might be stuck in that awkward situation for life. So we created a list of questions, guided by basic principles of relationship science, that are critical for couples to openly communicate about if they want to know whether they're really compatible. Unlike the questions you find on dating apps, they don't apply to everyone. We tailored our list to us. If you're making a list with your current or prospective partner, I'd suggest you do the same. But to help you build your questionnaire, here are the main themes you should focus on, with a few examples to get you started: Conflict over money is a big driver of divorce. Couples fight over big money issues but also small ones, like whether they should spend money on a house cleaner. These issues can lead to a pattern of conflict that is tough to get out of. Ask questions like: The stress we feel at work has an outsized effect on our interpersonal relationships, even influencing sexual function, like the ability to reach orgasm. Ask questions like: Money and career are must-discuss topics, and, depending on your circumstances, so are other big categories like kids, parents, and religion. Ask questions like: When we have chemistry with someone and feel aligned with them on big things like values and goals, we assume the daily things will fall into place. But they can be real relationship deal-breakers. Sleep is a must on this list; it's one the strongest predictors of health outcomes and relationship satisfaction. But I also suggest touching on food, pets, humor, and time alone. Ask questions like: When I think about the importance of physical intimacy, I'm reminded of a scene from "Annie Hall." Annie and her partner Alvy are both in therapy, shown on a split screen. Their respective therapists ask them, "Do you have sex often?" Alvy laments, "Hardly ever, maybe three times a week," whereas Annie responds in an exasperated, annoyed tone, "Constantly, I'd say three times a week." Despite its outsized effect on relationship longevity and physical health, we don't have good social scripts for talking about sex. Ask questions like: What we're "allowed" to talk about in relationships is based on norms, and when it comes to relationships, these norms are often morally tinged. There's a category of taboo questions where even thinking them — let alone asking them out loud — violates social norms. In some cases, you're too embarrassed to ask the question. In others, you worry that caring about the answer will reflect poorly on your character. Ours included questions about family history of mental health problems. Here are some others I've encountered in my work: We often slide into relationships, rather than making thoughtful, deliberate decisions. Going through this exercise won't make you feel comfortable, but that's not the goal. What good will avoiding that temporary discomfort do when you find yourself lying awake next to the love of your life, his cat that you're allergic to at the foot of the bed, feeling all hot and sweaty because he likes it balmy at night and you love the air conditioner?
Yahoo
13-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Mets Turn Heads With Announcement on Tuesday
Mets Turn Heads With Announcement on Tuesday originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The New York Mets enter Tuesday night's series opener against the Washington Nationals (30-35) looking to extend their current winning streak to four games. New York has claimed three straight victories, keeping them on top in a tightly contested National League East race. Meanwhile, the Nationals, with three losses in their last five games, are seeking consistency as they strive to solidify their position in the division. Advertisement The series sweep against the Colorado Rockies improved the Mets to a league-best 42-24, four games above the Philadelphia Phillies in the NL East, as they will now look to keep their hot momentum going. New York Mets catcher Francisco Alvarez (4).Sam Navarro-Imagn Images However, the Mets won't have catcher Francisco Álvarez available for the matchup. Hayden Senger has been called up to serve as catching depth while the Mets await Álvarez's return. The team announced on social media Tuesday that Álvarez has been placed on the paternity list, a move confirmed in MLB transactions. Fans were quick to offer their congratulations online to the team's starting catcher. 'Congrats on the baby Alvy the dad power is coming soon,' one fan posted. Advertisement 'Good for Alverez! He should take at least 3 days to celebrate,' another fan added 'Don't rush back, Alvy!' another fan implored. 'BABY ALVY RAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH,' a hyped fan wrote 'Congrats Alvy! Enjoy your time with your baby!' another fan mentioned. Álvarez, 23, is hitting .225 with two home runs and 10 RBIs in 2025. He recently broke out of a long home-run slump in the Rockies series with a ninth-inning solo shot Sunday, helping New York complete a three-game sweep. His power and presence behind the plate have been vital to the Mets' success. The team will rely on backup catchers Luis Torrens and Hayden Senger during Álvarez's absence. Advertisement Related: Historic Pete Alonso News Emerges Before Nationals-Mets Game Related: Mets Announce Trade With Giants After Rockies Game This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 10, 2025, where it first appeared.
Time of India
12-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Movie recommendation: Before ‘Padakkalam', there was ‘Ithihasa': Shine Tom Chacko's body-swap comedy film
(Picture Courtesy: Facebook) The recent Malayalam release 'Padakkalam' has sparked fresh interest in the body-swapping comedy genre. But while 'Padakkalam' might feel like a new entry in the genre for many, let's take a look at the time when the actor Shine Tom Chacko impressed the audiences with the film 'Ithihasa' which deals with the same premise of body swapping. The movie was released in the year 2014 and was a superhit. 'Ithihasa': The body-swap tale Directed by Binu Sadanandan, 'Ithihasa' is widely regarded as one of the first Malayalam films to bring the body-swapping concept to mainstream comedy. 'Ithihasa's story follows Alvy, a clever pickpocket, and Janaki, a reserved IT professional, who find themselves waking up in each other's bodies after wearing a pair of mysterious magic rings. Ithihasa: Official trailer Alvy's mischievous life and Janaki's disciplined world collide and this leads to a series of laugh-out-loud moments as each tries to adapt to the other's life. The supporting characters — including Janaki's traditional family and Alvy's partner-in-crime — add to the hilarity as they navigate the confusion. With perfect amount of fun, action and suspense, 'Ithihasa' is surely one of the best entertainers in Mollywood. Shine Tom Chacko's performance also deserves much praises. ETimes gave the movie a rating of 3 stars with our official review reading, "The film is technically brilliant, with breath-taking cinematography by Sinoj Ayyappan. There are plenty of slow motion scenes, but they have the desired effect. There are many obvious loopholes – for example, the girl and her friends are supposedly working in a private firm but for a full 15 days, they do nothing but struggle with the situation all day. But, the director has done a decent job and the film, with all its absurdity, makes for a cute, light-hearted entertainer." Padakkalam plot 'Padakkalam' reinvents the body-swap formula for a younger audience. Set in an engineering college, the film centers around two professors who unexpectedly switch bodies. The movie features Suraj Venjaramoodu and Sharafudheen in the lead. Our official review for 'Padakkalam' reads, 'Padakkalam is a riotous blend of comic chaos and supernatural spice, wrapped in sharp sound design and vibrant visuals."
