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NISO Offers Workshop around FAIR Data
A unique and collaboratively-organized workshop is being offered on September 11, 2019 at 3:00 p.m. (EST) in Washington D.C. especially for data and information professionals, information technologists, and for disciplinary scientists interested in effective data sharing. The National Information Standards Organization (NISO) brought this news to our attention in their article, “Implementing FAIR Data for People and…
Read MoreIntelligence, Artificial and Otherwise
The artificial intelligence (AI) boom leaves many believing that everything is automated and AI is replacing humans one by one. This interesting subject came to us from the MIT Technology Review in their article, “The AI gig economy is coming for you.” In fact, the AI industry runs on the invisible labor of humans. And…
Read MoreDigital-Age is On Us
As digital-age consumers enter the industrial workforce in large numbers, they are causing business models to be redefined and reshaped. The result? A trend toward subscription-based services in manufacturing industries. This interesting topic came to us from Dev Ops in their article, “Machine Learning and Predictive Analytics Are Reshaping Manufacturing.” What would something like that look…
Read MoreEmerging Technology’s Role in Society
Humanity is in a commercial race for bigger sales and an increased diversity. The appetite for technological entertainment grows exponentially with touch-screens, smart-phones, and intelligent data, to name just a few. This very interesting information came to us from the Chestnut Post in their article, “Emerging Technologies Bring Us Accelerated Happiness.” This interest in emerging technologies…
Read MoreGetting Deep
Deep learning feels like a new term. However, the origins of deep learning and neural networks actually date back to the 1950s. Built In brought this interesting information to us in their article, “History of Deep Learning: Formative Moments That Shaped The Technology.” When British mathematician and computer scientist Alan Turing predicted the future existence of a…
Read MoreAI in the World of Art
Science and art are not mutually exclusive. They often intermingle in many platforms. With artificial intelligence (AI) becoming incorporated into more aspects of our daily lives, from writing to driving, it’s only natural that artists would also start to experiment with it. This interesting information came to our attention by the Purdue Exponent in their article,…
Read MoreAnalytics in Trend
Analytics aren’t new, but they have certainly achieved a level of popularity of late. Infographics and data dashboards have replaced the traditional spreadsheet. And everyone wants the data in real-time. This interesting topic came to us from Digital Insurance in their article, “Social media, IoT devices behind skyrocketing demand for real-time analytics.” The process of…
Read MoreCollaborating on Security
In the world of cybersecurity, there is power in numbers. Outsell brought us this news in the press release titled, “CyberRisk Alliance Acquires Cybersecurity Collaborative.” CyberRisk Alliance is a business intelligence company serving the cybersecurity and information risk management marketplace. They have acquired Cybersecurity Collaborative, a peer council platform for Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) and…
Read MoreTypes of Learning
Deep learning is a term being used more and more these days. What exactly is deep learning and how does it work? How does it differ from machine learning? This information came to us from The Enterprisers Project in their article, “How to explain deep learning in plain English.” Machine learning and deep learning are terms are often thrown…
Read MoreAI and Climate Change
Climate change is quite likely one of the most important and divisive issues of our time. Despite increasing global consensus about the urgency of reducing emissions since the 1980s, they continue to rise. This interesting topic came to us from Singularity Hub in their article, “Machine Learning vs. Climate Change: AI for the Greener Good.” Many…
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