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Applying Taxonomies in Shopping
Taxonomies are everywhere and even if they aren’t labeled as such, they do exist in any capacity that needs to successfully and efficiently find data. One such example is etsy.com. This interesting information came to us from Info Q in their article, “An Introduction to Structured Data at Etsy.” Etsy is about the unique and…
Read MoreData, Machine Learning and AI
The current state of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning is stalled, specifically because of how the quality of data impacts both. Datanami brought us this interesting information in their article, “Big Data Meltdown: How Unclean, Unlabeled, and Poorly Managed Data Dooms AI.” Regardless of the perceived advanced technological status of our society, according to the…
Read MoreUnderstanding Machine Learning
What is machine learning? We talk about it all the time. Those in the information management business know what it is and understand it, right? Right? This interesting topic came to us from The Enterpriser’s Project in their article, “How to explain machine learning in plain English.” Machine learning is a method of data analysis…
Read MoreDirector of Library Services Opportunity
To be as helpful as possible to those in the fields of taxonomy, information services, semantic technology, ontology, etc., we are sharing career opportunities that we find with our readers. Even if you are not in the market for a career move, it is always good to stay on top of what is available and how the fields are…
Read MoreMore Security Concerns Around Data
In what should be seen as a lesson in the price for not properly securing data, Equifax signed a settlement today with the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC), state attorneys, and a class-action case relating to the firm’s 2017 data breach. ZD Net brought this news to us in their article, “Equifax, regulators sign $700m deal to…
Read MoreFollowing the Map
The information is all out there. The mission is to make the content – the information – findable by those who need it. Sometimes connecting taxonomies realizes even more value. This interesting topic came to us from The Accidental Taxonomist in their blogpost titled, “Taxonomy Mapping.” As more taxonomies get created, there is a growing need…
Read MoreNISO 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…
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