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Accounts payable automation eliminates invoice backlog
Purple, a mattress company, struggled each week to manually process its myriad invoices and bills. It found relief in automated accounts payable software from a startup vendor.
By Mark Labbe • July 17, 2020 -
Care provider uses automated machine learning in healthcare
An assisted living and transitional care provider uses DataRobot to automate the process of building and deploying machine learning models, enabling it to deploy models quickly.
By Mark Labbe • July 15, 2020 -
AI in tax preparation gets a boost from classification tech
Tax filers and tax collectors are using AI tools to make the process of paying and collecting taxes simpler. The data-rich, complex processes of tax collection are an ideal use case for AI.
By Ron Schmelzer • July 9, 2020 -
Warehouse AI and robotics help train employees
Workers at a logistics and transportation company learn on the job with an autonomous cart, Chuck. The robot teaches employees the layout of the warehouses and where items are.
By Mark Labbe • July 6, 2020 -
Deep learning’s role in the evolution of machine learning
Machine learning has continued to evolve since its beginnings some seven decades ago. Learn how deep learning has catalyzed a new phase in the evolution of machine learning.
By George Lawton • June 29, 2020 -
Quiz
Find out how smart you are about machine learning and AI
Machine learning can help businesses gain powerful analytics value from their data -- but only if it's done right. How much do you know about machine learning and related forms of AI?
By Tréa Lavery • June 29, 2020 -
Machine learning for fraud prevention keeps TrafficGuard agile
TrafficGuard uses machine learning to prevent ad fraud but has faced the challenges that come along with it. Full-scale commitment and investment have eased those obstacles.
By Joseph Carew • June 19, 2020 -
DataRobot training aims to upskill citizen data scientists
DataRobot unveiled a new data science training program, and enhancements to its enterprise AI platform, including a geospatial capability and automated time series anomaly detection.
By Mark Labbe • June 17, 2020 -
DataRobot partners with BCG, acquires its analytics software
DataRobot's new partnership with Boston Consulting Group aims to bring the technical expertise of BCG to DataRobot's customers. The AI vendor also acquired analytics software from BCG.
By Mark Labbe • June 9, 2020 -
AI in sales can make smart lead recommendations
For one B2B sales tech company, a self-service AI startup founded by a former Google employee helps create lead recommendations using machine learning.
By Mark Labbe • May 28, 2020 -
SBA bans RPA for PPP loan applications after bots clog system
After a deluge of Paycheck Protection Program loan applications overwhelmed the SBA's electronic loan transfer system, the agency said it would no longer accept loans filed by RPA systems.
By Mark Labbe • May 1, 2020 -
Value of AI in capitalizing on big data, expanding automation
The strategic value of AI in business is growing as companies learn how to use AI technologies to capitalize on big data, drive automation and better serve customers.
By Mary Pratt • April 28, 2020 -
5 deep learning model training tips
Deep learning model training requires not only the right amount of data, but the right type of data. Enterprises must be inventive and careful when training their models.
By Joseph Carew • April 14, 2020 -
Text search tool makes finding documents easier
Using a visually appealing approach, Keeper.fyi enables users to search text documents, images, and graphs and charts quickly and efficiently.
By Mark Labbe • April 10, 2020 -
AI and RPA are here to stay
The coronavirus pandemic has caused enterprises to rely more on AI technologies as they are forced to lay off employees or temporarily close their offices.
By Mark Labbe • April 3, 2020 -
DataRobot layoffs come after years of growth
Boston-based automated machine learning vendor DataRobot, a major player in the AI industry, has laid off employees amid the coronavirus pandemic after years of fast growth for the company.
By Mark Labbe • March 31, 2020 -
Common sense in AI remains elusive
While AI and machine learning have made major improvements and advancements to computers, common sense in AI has proven to be a significant challenge.
By Kathleen Walch • March 27, 2020 -
AI in procurement creates searchable, sorted data
Canadian startup Tealbook uses NLP and machine learning to automatically create sorted and searchable supplier data, enabling its customers to spend less time looking for data and more time using it.
By Mark Labbe • March 26, 2020 -
Science fiction vs. reality: A robotics industry overview
Robots have made their way into industrial, manufacturing and military settings, but the robots of science fiction remain a long-term goal rather than a reality.
By Ron Schmelzer • March 23, 2020 -
Using automated machine learning for AI in insurance
Using dotData, an automated machine learning vendor, one of the largest insurance firms in Japan built out an AI platform that provides a personalized experience to customers.
By Mark Labbe • March 19, 2020 -
AI and chatbots: Conversational app platforms are maturing
Chatbots have long been reliant on pre-written responses to common questions. With the incorporation of AI, however, chatbots can take an important step forward.
By Ron Schmelzer • March 9, 2020 -
Merging DevOps and machine learning requires restructuring
Companies that are restructuring in order to merge their traditional DevOps teams with their machine learning efforts to aid with accessibility need to include voices from multiple teams.
By Joseph Carew • Feb. 24, 2020 -
The future state of machine learning needs improved frameworks
Utilizing machine learning in the collection and processing of data would most likely lead to more widespread adoption of AI based on the technology.
By David Teich • Feb. 18, 2020 -
How the Clearview AI affair likely won’t spur meaningful change
An obscure AI vendor sparked controversy for scraping social media for data to power a facial recognition platform that it sells to law enforcement agencies around the world.
By Mark Labbe • Feb. 12, 2020 -
Where are we with machine translation in AI?
Machine translation has received a boost from cutting-edge technology like deep learning but continues to struggle with the complexities and nuances of human languages.
By Ron Schmelzer • Feb. 10, 2020