AI and IoT Working Together

The Internet of Things (IoT) has been around for a while and new applications are continuing to be identified. Artificial intelligence (AI) is certainly not new and touches all of our lives, both personal and professional, in more ways than we likely even realize. Together, these two emerging technologies have new potential. This interesting topic…

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Machine Learning and Infertility

Artificial intelligence (AI) has applications in every part of life, both personal and professional. We already recognize its contributions to the healthcare arena, but are still amazed at what emerging technologies can accomplish. Venture Beat brought this interesting news to us in their article, “AI startup steps in to unlock the puzzle of infertility with…

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Data Integrity in Question

Public health experts are warning that issues with coronavirus testing and reporting have resulted in questionable data integrity. This information came to us from Advisory Board in their article, “America has a coronavirus data integrity problem, public health experts argue.” With something as important as a pandemic, the integrity of the data is vital to…

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Building Trust in Peer Review

This week is Peer Review Week 2020, a yearly global event celebrating the essential role that peer review plays in maintaining scientific quality. The event brings together individuals, institutions, and organizations committed to sharing the central message that good peer review, whatever shape or form it might take, is critical to scholarly communications. The Scholarly Kitchen…

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AI in Education Benefits from Acquisition

Scientific Learning Corporation has been acquired by an affiliate of Carnegie Learning, Inc., known for artificial intelligence (AI) for education and formative assessment. This interesting news came to us from Business Wire in their article, “Carnegie Learning Acquires Scientific Learning Corporation to Strengthen its Digital Literacy Offerings.” This combination has the potential to strengthen the…

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IT Roles Evolve with Technology

As technology evolves, many things change including the roles of the information professionals. Search Data Management brought this topic to us in their article, “The evolving role of the chief data officer.” The chief data officer is a senior executive responsible for the utilization and governance of data across the organization. Early on, when most chief data officers were in…

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Taxonomies and Planets

Did a taxonomy demote Pluto? If so, can it promote the little guy back to planet status? This interesting and humorous topic came to us from ZME Science in their article, “Should Pluto be promoted to a planet again?“ Back in 2006, Pluto was relegated from being the ninth planet in the solar system after…

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A Time to Learn

Data is critical to organizations and their success. It is also an important part of education and school improvement. Data gives insight into what is successful, and what is not. This interesting information came to us from Education DIVE in their article, “It’s time to rethink how schools use data to implement social and emotional…

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The Challenges of Emerging Technologies

Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning continue to show their potential in various industries and applications. Recently they have proven up to the challenge of transforming and disrupting healthcare, but there are significant challenges to the adoption of these technologies. MedTech DIVE brought this interesting topic to our attention in their article, “FDA AI-machine learning strategy remains work in progress.” Among those hurdles…

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