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Forward-looking enterprises have to be aware of emerging artificial intelligence technologies. Get the latest on AI technologies such as NLP, bots, machine learning, deep learning and open source AI tools.
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23 Nov 2022
Apple’s AI-powered RoomPlan complements a design app
Interior design company Planner 5D introduced an API feature created by Apple that enables app users to quickly scan rooms without taking too much time to draw and trace manually. Continue Reading
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18 Nov 2022
Enterprise applications of the metaverse slow but coming
From holographic avatars to training surgeons, metaverse applications for enterprises are many. But the technology for organizations is still in its infancy. Continue Reading
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17 Nov 2022
What Microsoft, Nvidia AI supercomputer partnership means
The public cloud supercomputer will incorporate A100 and H100 GPUs and the chipmaker's AI enterprise software suite. It will enable enterprises to build large AI models at scale. Continue Reading
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16 Nov 2022
Finding what differentiates Cerebras' AI supercomputer
The vendor's new technology enables organizations that might not have the money to build their own supercomputer to try the technology and see what they can accomplish with it. Continue Reading
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14 Nov 2022
Intel deepfake detector raises questions
The vendor created a detector that uses facial blood flow to determine if a video subject is fake or real. However, its effectiveness to detect a real or fake video is unclear. Continue Reading
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08 Nov 2022
Augmentation a better approach than automation for AI
Fears that robots will replace human workers grow as technologists create new tools that imitate what humans do. Instead, industries should focus on using AI to complement humans. Continue Reading
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08 Nov 2022
How AI in weather prediction can aid human intelligence
AI and machine learning models are becoming more widely used in climate prediction and disaster preparedness to aid experts without replacing them. Continue Reading
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04 Nov 2022
Finding value in AI in the age of digitization
Even as enterprises invest in AI technology, they are not applying it strategically, although they attempt to change their operations to become more focused on technology. Continue Reading
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31 Oct 2022
James Earl Jones, AI and the growing voice cloning market
The growing text-to-speech and speech-to-speech market is sparking new enterprise applications. However, the technologies also raise concerns about privacy and misuse of the tools. Continue Reading
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31 Oct 2022
Why and when to consider a feature store in machine learning
Feature stores exist to make data for training machine learning models reusable. Explore both the benefits and challenges of feature stores that organizations can experience. Continue Reading
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28 Oct 2022
Staying relevant in process mining: Celonis' challenge
The vendor recently announced a $1 billion funding extension. But despite its popularity for process mining, Celonis faces competition from more vendors entering the market. Continue Reading
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25 Oct 2022
How financial institutions can streamline compliance with AI
AI systems help make compliance processes more efficient and effective for financial institutions. Automation can reduce problems like human error and regulatory breaches. Continue Reading
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25 Oct 2022
IBM expands embeddable AI software with NLP capabilities
The addition to embeddable AI comes one week after IBM introduced its new AI chip. The libraries aim to make it easier for developers to use the Watson application. Continue Reading
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21 Oct 2022
AI groups work to tune, release large language models
CarperAI, Scale AI and other research groups have partnered to deliver instruction-tuned language models as the NLP market grows. Continue Reading
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19 Oct 2022
CRM and BPM vendor Pegasystems adds new AI features
The CRM and business process management vendor, looking to scale up, introduced new features for business users, service representatives and call center customers. Continue Reading
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18 Oct 2022
Oracle Cloud Infrastructure incorporates Nvidia GPUs and AI
Nvidia GPU chips will support Oracle Cloud Infrastructure. Also, OCI users will have access to Nvidia's Enterprise AI system and Clara healthcare-specialized platform. Continue Reading
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12 Oct 2022
New Microsoft AI tools aim at business end users
Microsoft released new features for the Azure Cognitive Services suite, as well as a Form Recognizer and Responsible AI dashboard aimed at both data scientists and business users. Continue Reading
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11 Oct 2022
Google Cloud introduces new AI tools for business users
The tech giant released new a translation hub aimed at business users, a computer vision feature for the Vertex AI platform, and the OpenXLA Project open source initiative. Continue Reading
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07 Oct 2022
The long-term answer to fixing bias in AI systems
The technology is exploding with new developments daily. However, problems with training data can lead to bias. Fixing it requires retraining the data and educating users. Continue Reading
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04 Oct 2022
RPA vendor Automation Anywhere aims at process discovery
While the vendor's new platform is geared towards automation, the market is shifting. Many enterprises are now moving away from RPA and toward process mining and discovery. Continue Reading
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29 Sep 2022
Digital twin consortium accelerates growth of the technology
Through its working groups, the consortium helps organizations deal with challenges in managing systems and data related to the technology. The subgroups publish their findings. Continue Reading
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28 Sep 2022
DataRobot-managed AI cloud now generally available
With the managed version of its cloud platform, the vendor will run machine learning projects for enterprises that don't want them on the public cloud. Continue Reading
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27 Sep 2022
Chipotle pilots AI systems to assist workers and diners
The fast-food chain is trying out AI-powered cook assistants and consumer experience programs. Its tortilla-making bot will start making chips for some consumers next month. Continue Reading
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23 Sep 2022
Industries leading the way in conversational AI
Learn how companies in vertical markets are using conversational AI and even partnering with AI developers for software that's tailored to their unique business needs. Continue Reading
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22 Sep 2022
Domino Data Lab partnerships target AI project management
The vendor has integrated its Nexus MLOps platform with Nvidia GPU architecture and the NetApp data management and storage system to help organizations better deploy ML projects. Continue Reading
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21 Sep 2022
Assessing different types of generative AI applications
Learn how industries use generative AI models, which function on their own to create new content and alongside discriminative models to identify, for example, 'real' vs. 'fake.' Continue Reading
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20 Sep 2022
Nvidia unveils Omniverse Cloud for metaverse applications
The new service lets enterprises build metaverse applications. The vendor also introduced new large language model services and unveiled upgrades to its H100 hardware line. Continue Reading
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15 Sep 2022
Jabra provides sentiment analysis with first AI software
The new SaaS offering voice coaches agents and provides self-coaching assessments and personalized evaluations. The vendor also introduced two new headsets. Continue Reading
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14 Sep 2022
AI vendor SambaNova intros next generation of DataScale
The AI vendor released an updated version of its DataScale system. The new system boasts improved performance and expanded memory for enterprises working with large models. Continue Reading
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13 Sep 2022
Successful generative AI examples worth noting
Industries are utilizing generative AI in various ways to successfully generate new content. Learn about successful examples of this technology and how it's expected to expand. Continue Reading
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12 Sep 2022
Augmented analytics, decision intelligence power modern BI
Business intelligence is rapidly evolving, and businesses would be best equipped to handle today's data analytics challenges with both augmented analytics and decision intelligence. Continue Reading
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09 Sep 2022
How Loram reduces distracted driving with AI technology
The road and rail maintenance company employs technology from a startup AI vendor with a computer vision and deep learning device that alerts unfocused fleet truck drivers. Continue Reading
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08 Sep 2022
National Grid saves $2 million by partnering with AI startup
The gas and electric company used AiDash to realize efficiencies and improve reliability and vegetation management in Massachusetts after a challenging year. Continue Reading
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01 Sep 2022
Nvidia now needs special license to export AI chips to China
The requirement applies to the vendor's A100 and H100 chips. It will also affect competitor AMD's M123O chips. The U.S. move will keep China from accessing advanced GPUs. Continue Reading
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30 Aug 2022
Panera's AI drive-through test addresses labor concerns
The restaurant chain is using Tori, a voice assistant from startup OpenCity. The company says its goal is to redirect employees from the drive-through lines to other tasks. Continue Reading
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24 Aug 2022
New funding for Anyscale boosts popular Ray AI platform
The startup raised $99 million and released a new version of its open source framework, which helps enterprises scale AI workloads and projects with available resources. Continue Reading
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24 Aug 2022
How businesses can benefit from conversational AI applications
Conversational AI tools have traditionally been limited in scope, but as they become more humanlike, businesses have realized their potential and applied them to more use cases. Continue Reading
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18 Aug 2022
GANs vs. VAEs: What is the best generative AI approach?
Generative AI is gaining steam in the tech sector. Two popular approaches are GANs, which are used more for multimedia, and VAEs, which are used more for signal analysis. Continue Reading
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16 Aug 2022
Facing labor shortage, pizza franchise turns to AI phone bot
Jet's Pizza says OrderAI Talk frees up employees, keeps consumers from enduring long wait times and is an option for those who prefer using the phone to text ordering. Continue Reading
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11 Aug 2022
Lessons enterprises can learn from Meta BlenderBot 3
The tech giant's AI chatbot raises concerns on how enterprises can train natural language generative systems without creating controversial and damaging products. Continue Reading
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09 Aug 2022
Nvidia targets metaverse with new Omniverse Avatar Engine
The vendor's new cloud engine will help organizations easily build avatars and digital assistants. Nvidia also revealed plans to evolve USD with partners such as Pixar. Continue Reading
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08 Aug 2022
CHIPS Act targets emerging technologies including quantum, AI
While semiconductors have grabbed most of the attention with the CHIPS and Science Act, emerging tech such as quantum and AI figures to grab a generous share of the $280 billion. Continue Reading
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05 Aug 2022
Abbyy aims intelligent document processing at business users
Since its birth three decades ago, Abbyy's trajectory has shifted from old-line OCR tech to the forefront of the fast-growing intelligent document processing sector. Continue Reading
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05 Aug 2022
New AI ethics advisory board will deal with challenges
Created by the Institute for Experiential AI at Northeastern University, the board will help organizations without internal audit boards but will face some challenges. Continue Reading
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04 Aug 2022
The white-box model approach aims for interpretable AI
The white-box model approach to machine learning makes AI interpretable since algorithms are easy to understand. Ajay Thampi, author of 'Interpretable AI,' explains this approach. Continue Reading
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03 Aug 2022
How the economic downturn is affecting the AI sector
Enterprise budget cutting is slowing AI projects. Vendors may not feel the impact now but likely won't be spared. Meanwhile, venture capitalists have cut back investments. Continue Reading
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02 Aug 2022
UiPath acquires NLP vendor in effort to expand beyond RPA
The vendor's acquisition aligns with its strategy of expanding beyond its robotic process automation footprint to try to compete more effectively with tech giants. Continue Reading
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29 Jul 2022
A closer look at what makes the AI tool Dall-E powerful
The language processing tool differs from most chatbots because it has access to specialized data sets. This makes it powerful, but also potentially dangerous. Continue Reading
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27 Jul 2022
Ex-Google engineer Blake Lemoine discusses sentient AI
Ex-Google engineer Blake Lemoine discusses why LaMDA and other AI systems may be considered sentient and explains exactly how much AI systems know about consumers. Continue Reading
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27 Jul 2022
Deepfake technology risky but intriguing for enterprises
Enterprises can generate synthetic data sets with the technology. It is useful in broadcast and for advertising. However, its privacy and political implications can be dangerous. Continue Reading
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22 Jul 2022
OpenAI Dall-E could spark enterprise creativity
The natural language tool could entice enterprise users who create content and are interested in the metaverse -- if it can pass muster with the corporate compliance team. Continue Reading
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20 Jul 2022
AI predictive analytics startup aims for data analysts
Pecan AI has raised $116 million for its predictive business intelligence platform aimed at data and business analysts. The platform automates model building and deployment. Continue Reading
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15 Jul 2022
The future of data science: Career outlook and industry trends
The future of data science as a profession is unclear, as new technologies change the responsibilities of data scientists. It may also soon change the nature of the job. Continue Reading
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14 Jul 2022
AI21 secures $64M in funding as NLP market grows
AI21 Labs is now worth $664 million. Its growth shows the demand for more language models and tools despite the dominance of models like OpenAI's GPT-3, GPT-J and GPT-Neo. Continue Reading
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12 Jul 2022
AI for video editing: How one startup is doing it
The vendor's Magnifi platform enables enterprises to generate clips from live or prerecorded videos. The platform uses AI and computer vision to create short clips. Continue Reading
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08 Jul 2022
How enterprises can establish an AI-first data strategy
Enterprises looking to mature in their use of AI must focus on the information they're putting into their models. Their models should create trust in their business. Continue Reading
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30 Jun 2022
Siemens forges digital twin deal with Nvidia for metaverse
The industrial powerhouse partners with AI hardware/software vendor Nvidia on digital twins, a metaverse technology increasingly used in industrial and manufacturing settings. Continue Reading
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30 Jun 2022
How hybrid chatbots improve customer experience
Hybrid chatbots combine human intelligence with AI used in standard chatbots to improve customer experience. Learn how industries are using them to engage with customers. Continue Reading
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28 Jun 2022
Hybrid AI examples demonstrate its business value
As businesses weigh the potential benefits of implementing AI systems, hybrid AI examples demonstrate the technology's practical value for businesses. Continue Reading
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24 Jun 2022
Real-world hyperautomation examples show AI's business value
Hyperautomation examples in the real world help businesses automate as many of their processes as possible and achieve their strategic goals. AI is instrumental in these efforts. Continue Reading
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23 Jun 2022
Microsoft reins in AI facial and voice recognition tech
The tech giant plans to rein in some of its AI technologies based on facial and voice recognition to reduce or eliminate bias and discrimination and aim for 'inclusive AI.' Continue Reading
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15 Jun 2022
Weighing quantum AI's business potential
Quantum AI has the potential to revolutionize business computing, but logistic complexities create sizeable obstacles for near-term adoption and success. Continue Reading
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13 Jun 2022
Alternative data, multimodal AI tech produce new insights
AI fuels the delivery of new sources of investment and corporate information, such as satellite imagery, contact center audio logs, employee sentiment and social media data. Continue Reading
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07 Jun 2022
DataRobot AI hits Google Cloud Marketplace, adds GitHub
The AI vendor puts its products on Google Cloud Marketplace and integrates with GitHub and other major online platforms including Sumo Logic, Splunk, Datadog and Zendesk. Continue Reading
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25 May 2022
Microsoft invites access to Azure OpenAI Service, GPT-3
Microsoft has invited corporate developers to apply for access to its cloud-based AI model for natural language processing. The service was invitation only. Continue Reading
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19 May 2022
How AI and automation play a role in ITOps
Tech professionals agree that AI, intelligent automation and cybersecurity play important roles in the enterprise and can revolutionize ITOps when implemented and used correctly. Continue Reading
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05 May 2022
Domino Data Lab releases latest MLOps platform update
Domino 5.2 includes new features for data scientists to find the best model development environment and use Snowflake by automating model deployment to Snowflake's Data Cloud. Continue Reading
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04 May 2022
TeamViewer's AiStudio: AI is the next evolution for AR
Frontline's new add-on enables enterprises to train models for image and object recognition. The system can detect shop floor warning signs and other safety problems. Continue Reading
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28 Apr 2022
AI's effects on climate change: Both good and bad
With more companies building supercomputers and infrastructure that requires a lot of compute power, AI may be doing more harm than good to the planet. Continue Reading
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27 Apr 2022
How a startup uses a facial recognition engine during COVID-19
Sentry Interactive uses an AI facial recognition system in its Tower platform, a device that enables organizations to help people safely and securely enter buildings. Continue Reading
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27 Apr 2022
HPE targets machine learning with AI platforms
The Machine Learning Development System is a full stack of software and hardware for training and building models. Swarm Learning enables enterprises to share data at the edge. Continue Reading
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21 Apr 2022
Chatbots and a tortilla-making robot: Chipotle's AI
The restaurant chain uses the technology to provide recommendations to customers, help with complaints and improve its inventory system. It is also testing out AI in the kitchen. Continue Reading
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14 Apr 2022
Combating AI bias in the financial sector
Companies must use explainable AI to avoid making unfair and biased decisions about consumers. Some use machine learning tools; others avoid personally identifying information. Continue Reading
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14 Apr 2022
How Cerebras CS-2 update stands up to competitors' offerings
The AI vendor's update now includes tighter support for PyTorch and TensorFlow. Focused on complex deep learning applications, Cerebras competes with Microsoft Azure and Nvidia. Continue Reading
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13 Apr 2022
Stochastic processes have various real-world uses
The breadth of stochastic point process applications now includes cellular networks, sensor networks and data science education. Data scientist Vincent Granville explains how. Continue Reading
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11 Apr 2022
Stochastic point processes and their practical value
Data scientists learn and utilize stochastic point processes for myriad pragmatic uses. Data scientist Vincent Granville explains this in his new book. Continue Reading
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06 Apr 2022
Monitaur makes AI governance tool generally available
GovernML helps enterprises determine policies surrounding responsible and ethical AI. It also helps enterprises determine their risk management policies. Continue Reading
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04 Apr 2022
Spotify personalizes audio experiences with machine learning
The streaming platform builds models using analytics, data from users and content to create a personalized audio experience for users and try to keep them as long-term customers. Continue Reading
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01 Apr 2022
How AI ethics is the cornerstone of governance
The concept of AI ethics ensures that AI systems provide accuracy and reliability. Businesses will benefit from adopting AI ethics strategies of their own. Continue Reading
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30 Mar 2022
Enterprises not focused enough on AI governance, security
AI has reached a plateau, with many organizations using similar AI and machine learning tools. But enterprises have been slow to implement AI ethics and effective cybersecurity. Continue Reading
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29 Mar 2022
What is AI governance and why do you need it?
AI governance is a new discipline given the recent expansion of AI. It's different from standard IT governance practices in that it's concerned with the responsible use of AI. Continue Reading
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25 Mar 2022
Using digital twins simulation to reduce risks in industry
Whether it's fighting wildfires or working in a warehouse, people often encounter dangerous working conditions. Researchers are using digital twin simulation to counter those risks. Continue Reading
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23 Mar 2022
How businesses can measure AI success with KPIs
Organizations can measure the success of AI systems and projects using a few key metrics. The most important AI KPIs are quantitative, yet others are qualitative. Continue Reading
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22 Mar 2022
Nvidia shows updated AI, omniverse tools for enterprises
Software is the engine that powers many of the AI hardware and software giant's systems, including a new computing system for the omniverse, according to CEO Jensen Huang. Continue Reading
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18 Mar 2022
How AI can counteract disinformation in Russia-Ukraine war
Irina Rish, an AI expert at the University of Montreal, discusses the use of bots to combat disinformation and other ways AI technology can be used non-violently in warfare. Continue Reading
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17 Mar 2022
How companies can achieve AI ROI
Companies realize AI for security is crucial to mitigate today's threats and think ROI from such investments is achievable. The investment community is also bullish on the future of AI ROI. Continue Reading
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17 Mar 2022
Dialysis lab uses SambaNova, DeLorean AI for renal care
The lab ingests data from test results of kidney patients into the AI engine. The engine finds patterns and provides recommendations for the best care for patients. Continue Reading
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17 Mar 2022
China's AI regulations face technical challenge
China's AI regulations ask for things that may not be technically feasible, said Russell Wald, policy director at Stanford University's Institute for Human-Centered AI. Continue Reading
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17 Mar 2022
DataRobot aims AI Cloud 8.0 at 'unpredictable market'
The updated platform enables organizations to adapt to fast-changing market conditions and perform continuous AI operations. The platform also includes integrations with Snowflake. Continue Reading
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14 Mar 2022
AI and disinformation in the Russia-Ukraine war
From false videos circulating on TikTok to AI-generated humans and deepfakes, the Russia-Ukraine war is playing out both in the physical world and virtually. Continue Reading
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14 Mar 2022
Experts see positives to China's new AI regulations
In the international push to regulate AI, China may have developed some of the most ambitious rules to date, according to Alan Pelz-Sharpe, founder of Deep Analysis. Continue Reading
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10 Mar 2022
RPA market expected to plateau in the next few years
While the technology was useful during the pandemic, enterprises are shifting away from its simple fix and are looking at more complex ways of automating business processes. Continue Reading
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07 Mar 2022
Swiss retailer uses open source Ray tool to scale AI models
Ricardo uses Anyscale's Ray for scaling its product classification models. Ray helps enterprises scale their applications from a laptop to the cloud. Continue Reading
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04 Mar 2022
Data crucial for finance companies using AI
Organizations in credit, banking and insurance must pay attention to data to build explainable models. This Q&A with an AI vendor CEO explores data, governance and explainability. Continue Reading
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03 Mar 2022
Finance industry giants disclose AI challenges
Education, explainability, privacy and integration are some of the problems institutions face when implementing machine learning tools and technology. Continue Reading
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02 Mar 2022
Enterprise hybrid AI use is poised to grow
Hybrid AI is an approach for businesses that combines human insight with machine learning and deep learning networks. Despite certain challenges, experts believe it shows promise. Continue Reading
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24 Feb 2022
How a soccer club uses facial recognition access control
The Los Angeles Football Club began using the Rock, an autonomous access platform, in 2021. Players and staff use the Rock to access facilities without a key system. Continue Reading
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23 Feb 2022
SambaNova unveils GPT Banking for financial industry
The product is aimed at giving financial institutions deep learning language capabilities. However, deep learning is hard to navigate in the finance industry. Continue Reading
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17 Feb 2022
Nintex expands range by acquiring RPA vendor Kryon
Acquiring Kryon enables Nintex to expand its scale. Robotic process automation is important for enterprises seeking digital transformation in their business. Continue Reading
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17 Feb 2022
Automated machine learning improves project efficiency
Until recently, machine learning projects had a small chance of success given the amount of time they require. Automated machine learning software speeds up the process. Continue Reading
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17 Feb 2022
Learn the benefits of interpretable machine learning
In this excerpt from 'Interpretable Machine Learning with Python,' read how machine learning models and algorithms add value when they are both interpretable and explainable. Continue Reading
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17 Feb 2022
AI vendor H2O.ai introduces new deep learning tool
H2O Hydrogen Torch can be used in healthcare, HR and customer experience settings. Users can make models for image, video and natural language processing applications. Continue Reading