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Hierarchy of Classification
The security concept of classified vs declassified data is somewhat clear, and there is yet a broader type of commerce-oriented data classification for businesses that contributes to the success of data analytics pipelines. Tech Target brought this interesting information to our attention in their article, “Data analytics pipeline best practices: Data classification.” There is a…
Read MoreTechnology, Emerging and Otherwise
Digital assets can be thought to include any digital representation of value which is recorded on a cryptographically secured, distributed ledger or any similar technology, and not merely digital media but convertible virtual currency, cryptocurrency, stablecoins, and so forth. This interesting information came to us from Reuters in their article, “The role of tracing in…
Read MoreAI and the Environment
If we’re going to rely on more renewable energy sources, utilities will need better ways of predicting how much energy is needed, in real time and over the long term. There has been much discussion and debate in the scientific community regarding the efficacy and suitability of machine learning techniques to help improve our understanding of local…
Read MoreSustainability and Technology
Everything has an expiration date. We move ahead as a civilization while leaving behind everything that doesn’t evolve, with efficiency sifting out what remains. New technologies, including mobile applications, wireless sensor networks, and online computer/video gaming show great promise for advancing citizen science. This interesting topic came to us from Fast Company in their article,…
Read MorePublishing and Open Access
Open access in publishing makes it possible for more scholars, policy makers, practitioners, clinicians, and the general public to be able to view, cite, and share work. Their research could have a direct application towards current practices, methodologies, and policies. To keep up with the ever-growing amount of literature, researchers have to specialize more and…
Read MoreUnderstanding Machine Learning
Machine learning is a field related to artificial intelligence (AI) that focuses on the development of algorithms and models enabling computers to learn from and make predictions and decisions based on data, without having been explicitly programmed to perform specific tasks. This interesting topic came to us from The Scholarly Kitchen in their article, “The…
Read MoreManaging the Data
Among the latest trendy terms, data mesh is making its way to the top, but what is it? This interesting topic came to us from TechTarget in their article, “Benefits of data mesh might not be worth the cost.” A data mesh is a decentralized data architecture that organizes data by a specific business domain providing…
Read MoreUnderstanding Deep Learning
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 or…
Read MoreAI and Analytics
Generative artificial intelligence (AI) is beginning to materially affect what organizations can do with their data. Tech Target brought this interesting information to us in their article, “Generative AI hype evolving into reality in data, analytics.” Generative models can generate synthetic data that resembles real data, helping to augment a dataset and increase its size.…
Read MoreData and Public Health
Open data and public health overlap in numerous ways to improve health outcomes, enhance research, and empower communities. By sharing and utilizing open data, public health efforts can become more effective, efficient, and transparent. PLOS brought us this interesting topic in their article, “The beauty of (open) data will save public global health.” Public health…
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