Posts by Melody Smith
Explaining AI
It is 2021 and we are still explaining the differences between artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, deep learning and other emerging technologies. Datamation brought this topic to us in their article, “Artificial Intelligence vs. Machine Learning 2021.” AI is the present, and the future. It is already part of our everyday lives. You may not…
Read MoreEthical Application of AI
In healthcare, outcomes are the measure that technology, human resources and financial investments are decided against. As providers continue to target improved patient outcomes, more organizations are utilizing artificial intelligence (AI), data analytics and machine learning. It is important, however, that organizations follow ethical standards to ensure positive results when implementing new technologies. Health IT…
Read MoreImproving Search with Emerging Technology
Machine learning is a method of data analysis that automates analytical model building. It is a branch of artificial intelligence (AI) based on the idea that systems can learn from data, identify patterns and make decisions with minimal human intervention. CIO Dive brought this topic to our attention in their article, “How to train, test and maintain…
Read MoreSemantic Search and Findability
Semantic search is an advanced technology for knowledge discovery that employs a set of semantic technology techniques for retrieving knowledge from richly structured data sources. By using the knowledge graph model, it enables artificial intelligence (AI) systems to understand the meaning of concepts and the relationships between them, which leads to optimizing the accuracy of…
Read MoreThanksgiving Word Games
In the United States it is Thanksgiving. That means gratitude, family and food. The iconic dish is roasted turkey and it is accompanied by all the side dishes (which personally, I find to be the real stars of the show). Even in holiday food there are classifications. And to tickle my tendency towards the odd…
Read MoreData Growth Causes Risks
Data is all around us and unfortunately, so are hacker attacks. Everything that we do digitally not only results in incessant new data but also exposes our digital footprints to prying eyes. This interesting and important information came to us from Security Magazine in their article, “Unstructured data growth increases risk of ransomware and data…
Read MoreFinding Quality Data
Data quality exists only when users have a consistently high level of confidence in the accuracy, completeness and appropriateness of the data they rely on for running their business. How do we get there? Customer Think brought this topic to our attention in their article, “The Importance of Data Quality and How to Achieve It.”…
Read MoreKeeping Cloud Computing Safe
Security in cloud computing is an important issue. It refers to the discipline and practice of protecting cloud computing environments, applications, data and information. Cloud computing and cloud storage are all but essential for businesses looking to make the most out of the abundance of data being produced today. This interesting information came to us…
Read MoreThe Science of Research
Being a research scientist has changed, significantly. In the past, science appeared in public media headlines mostly when new breakthroughs were achieved or when experts shared their knowledge on political issues. Scientific research and the latest findings have a large impact on each of us, with significant amounts of public resources being spent on achieving…
Read MoreAddressing Data Quality
Data quality is important. It is the measure of how well suited a data set is to serve its specific purpose. A recent report highlighted the importance of data quality as well as the consequences of ignoring it. Venture Beat brought this interesting news to our attention in their article, “Ignoring data comes at a price,…
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