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Capturing Data Has Challenges
When it comes to capturing data, especially digital data, tools can be an invaluable asset. This interesting topic came to us from The Scholarly Kitchen in their article, “Article Sharing Framework: Facilitating Scholarly Sharing Through Metadata.” The ability of sites to capture, index and republish digital content has created an assortment of tools and services…
Read MoreAI in the Trenches
Technology in the fire service covers far more than computers and software. From personal protective equipment to fire pumps to radio communication systems, firefighting technology advances all work together to improve firefighter safety and effectiveness. How does emerging technology fit in? This interesting news came to us from The Bulletin out of Oregon in their article, “Can…
Read MoreHow AI Is Changing the Future
The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the pace of emerging technologies. This is true in healthcare as well as other industries. Fierce Healthcare brought this news to our attention in their article, “Healthcare AI investment will shift to these 5 areas in the next 2 years: survey.” Artificial intelligence (AI) is not one technology, but rather…
Read MoreEmbracing Technology Post-Pandemic
Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning give companies the option of scalability. This is in contrast to humans as AI and machine learning can work around the clock with the sole focus on a given project. This is where the long-time fear and resentment of technology comes from. This interesting information came to us from…
Read MoreUsing Technology for Pharmaceutical Research
The cost of prescription drugs is always a hot topic, from consumers and pharmaceutical companies. How much does it cost to get medicine to market? It is constantly debated and changing, but one estimate puts the average cost of developing a single FDA-approved drug at $2.7 billion. This interesting subject came to us from Built In in…
Read MoreThe Future of Technology and COVID-19
COVID-19 is a ubiquitous topic these days. Diagnosing, finding vaccines, understanding transmission and necessary precautions, social distancing, masks or no masks – the list goes on and on. Technology is involved every step of the way. This interesting information was brought to us from The Star of Mysore in their article, “Machine Learning Approach To…
Read MoreAccess Innovations’ Jay Ven Eman, Speaker at ConTech Forum 2021
The ConTech Forum explores the intersection of content and technology, discussing how data science, artificial intelligence (AI) and other emerging technologies are changing the content landscape. On June 15, 2021 of the conference, Jay Ven Eman will be offering the topic: Synonym Hominy. What synonym is and how it breaks search will be explained with real-world examples. Solutions…
Read MoreNew Collaboration Benefits Digital Literacy
Scientific Learning Corporation was recently 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…
Read MoreOpen Access Post-Pandemic
As more publishers consider the open access model, looking closer into collective action models in academic publishing might be in order. The Scholarly Kitchen brought this interesting news to our attention in their article, “Sustainable Open Access – What’s Next?“ Several factors appear to be converging to accelerate the move toward open access. As many…
Read MoreIs There Good in Technology?
What is social good and how can technology make it happen? This interesting topic came to us from Machine Learning Times in their article, “How Machine Learning Works for Social Good.” Social good is something that benefits the largest number of people in the largest possible way, such as clean air, clean water, healthcare and…
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