Digging Deeper

Artificial intelligence (AI) systems that are based on deep learning are changing the electronic devices that surround us and how we interact with them. Phys.org brought this interesting information to our attention in their article, “Make deep learning faster and simpler.” Every time a computer understands our speech request or an advertisement for something we have been…

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Taxonomies and Digital Asset Management Systems

A taxonomy is the spinal cord of any enterprise system. It provides the map to make your content findable in a quick and efficient manner. This also applies to your digital asset management (DAM) system. This interesting information came to us from CMS Wire in their article, “5 Signs Your Taxonomy Needs a DAM Update.” A…

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AI Strategy is Invaluable

Artificial intelligence (AI) is a transformative technology and has the power to significantly impact every business in every industry – if they are prepared. Forbes brought this interesting information to our attention in their article, “Why Every Company Needs An Artificial Intelligence (AI) Strategy For 2019.” It can be challenging to imagine how AI could…

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New Level of Security

Security is always a concern, at home or in the workplace. Advancements in criminal pursuits drive advancements in preventative measures. In an era dominated by mobile devices, users can find themselves lost in the proverbial “password hell”. The requirements of passwords vary across platforms and applications. The combination requirements and frequency of updating can feel…

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Recognizing Your Library

When your hear the subject is about libraries, branding isn’t something that comes to your mind, at least not mine. This very interesting topic came to us from The Scholarly Kitchen in their article, “Guest Post — The Library is the Brand.” Today’s academic library is not your neighborhood library from your childhood memories. It manages…

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Bad Data

In a world of big data, bad data is becoming more and more common. Part of the issue is fueled by the technology we use to help manage and organize that data. In our rush to be more on-demand, personalized and data-science-powered, we’ve embraced cloud computing, social connectedness and analytics. We all agree that every…

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Not All AI is Over the Top

Artificial intelligence (AI) researchers have spent a lot of time and effort trying to build machines that look like humans and operate largely independently like humans. But have those dreams of science fiction androids distracted many of them from where real progress might already be taking place? The Conversation brought this interesting topic to our attention…

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Pharmacognosy is Making Content Findable

The pharmaceutical industry is finding natural products a source of chemical and biological inspiration. Science Trends brought this interesting topic to us in their article, “Pharmacognosy In The Digital Era.” Pharmacognosy is defined as the study of biologically active natural products and their uses by humans for healing purposes. Though you may not have heard of…

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AI Used to Improve Life

Artificial intelligence (AI) is used in many different applications and their expanse is growing almost as much as the benefits it can provide. In healthcare, science and financial applications, AI can improve the results by providing efficiency beyond the human capability. Engadget brought this interesting news to our attention in their article, “AI-tuned robotic knee helps…

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