Posts by Melody Smith
An Explainability Problem with AI
The key advantage of artificial intelligence (AI) is its ability to simulate human reasoning and react quickly to multiple streams of input. This is also its drawback, since the complexity of the AI decision-making process is often not transparent. Complex machine learning models in AI, such as deep neural networks, are often black boxes. The lack of…
Read MoreLayers of Learning Technology
Deep learning is a machine learning technique that teaches computers to do what comes naturally to humans – learning by example. Venture Beat brought this information to us in their article, “This is what makes deep learning so powerful.” Deep learning is a key technology behind driverless cars, enabling them to recognize a stop sign…
Read MoreIntegrity is Important
Data integrity is of paramount importance in business decision-making. Improving data integrity involves implementing measures to ensure the accuracy, consistency, and reliability of data throughout its lifecycle. CMS Wire brought this interesting topic to us in their article, “Maximizing AI and Machine Learning with Quality Data.” In conjunction with data integrity, establishing robust data governance practices…
Read MoreData – The Invisible Asset
Data is swiftly overtaking physical assets in terms of value to organizations. Keeping data safe, private, consistent and of high quality is as important to enterprises today as maintaining factory machinery was in the industrial age. Tech Target brought this interesting topic to our attention in their article. “Enhance data governance with distributed data stewardship.”…
Read MoreData Integrity in Healthcare
Health equity data analysis provides valuable information by collecting and analyzing local data regarding imbalances in the health care system. It provides a starting point for understanding how to document health inequities. This interesting information came to us from Healthcare DIVE in their article, “How data and AI can advance health equity.” As pervasive health…
Read MoreData Driven and Equitable
Data equity refers to the fair and just distribution of data resources and benefits across individuals and groups within a society or organization. It is based on the principle that data should be accessible, inclusive, and unbiased, and that the benefits derived from data should be shared equitably among all stakeholders. FCW brought this interesting…
Read MoreClassifying With AI
Classification plays an important role in many applications of artificial intelligence (AI) such as image recognition, speech recognition, and natural language processing. This interesting information came to us from an ABC affiliate out of Australia in their article, “Artificial intelligence technologies could be classified by risk, as government consults on AI regulation.” In AI, classification…
Read MoreAnalytics and Executives
Data analytics has the power to transform how organizations operate, manage human and financial resources, and ultimately create value. Information Week brought this interesting information to our attention in their article, “4 Ways to Make Data Analytics More Efficient.” CEOs and other top executives understandably tend to avoid getting in the weeds. The complexity of…
Read MoreAI’s Role in Cloud Computing Growth
Artificial intelligence (AI) is playing a significant role in driving advancements and innovation in cloud computing. This interesting topic came to us from Barron’s in their article, “AI Is Driving an Uptick in Cloud Computing Demand. Good News for Amazon.” AI technologies, such as machine learning and natural language processing, are used to automate various…
Read MoreBuilding the Foundation for Findability
Enriching metadata with better tags and descriptions makes it easier for anyone to search and find quicker and more easily. Recent advances in IT and artificial intelligence (AI) offer remarkable opportunities for the automatic enrichment of cultural heritage metadata with minimal resources. Involving humans in this work remains important, however. This interesting topic came to…
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