Avoiding Ransomware
There are several kinds of fraud and various facets of nefarious actions that results in fraudulent activity. One of the more pervasive and challenging in the past decade is ransomware. Open Access Government brought this topic to us in their article, “Controlling the top cause of ransomware – social engineering.” It thrives in the digital…
Read MoreUnderstanding the Science
The simplest definition of data science is the extraction of actionable insights from raw data. Artificial intelligence (AI) is the intelligence that is possessed by machines. It is modeled after the natural intelligence that is possessed by animals and humans. AI and data science can be used interchangeably, but there are certain differences between the two…
Read MoreUsing Metadata for Findability in Research
Metadata is a term that has been around for awhile and is sometimes mentioned in relation to cybercrime and “big brother” activity, but at its core metadata is data about data. And that can be a great thing. This interesting information came to us from The Scholarly Kitchen in their article “The Experience of Good…
Read MoreComprehensive Data Mining
Data mining is the process of sorting through large data sets to identify patterns and relationships that can help solve business problems through data analysis. Data mining techniques and tools enable enterprises to predict future trends and make more-informed business decisions. CIO brought this topic to us in their article, “What is data mining? Finding patterns and…
Read MoreAI Improves Data Sharing in Healthcare
Artificial intelligence (AI) continues to make an impact in healthcare. MIT researchers have developed an AI electronic health record (EHR) system that combines machine learning and human-computer interaction to help physicians speed up the process of data access and ease clinician burden. EHR Intelligence brought this information to us in their article, “Artificial Intelligence EHR System May…
Read MoreThe Importance of Data Quality
Data quality is important. It is the measure of how well suited a data set is to serve its specific purpose. A recent report highlighted the importance of data quality as well as the consequences of ignoring it. Venture Beat brought this interesting news to our attention in their article, “Ignoring data comes at a price,…
Read MoreUsing and Understanding AI Are Two Separate Things
Recent research reveals that artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning is high amongst IT decision makers, yet more than half are unsure what the technology actually means. This information came to us from IT Brief in their article, “Lack of understanding of artificial intelligence and machine learning contributing to cybersecurity attacks.” The research came from…
Read MoreData Science and Search
Artificial intelligence (AI) is captivating headlines. The focus is almost always on the technology and it is important, but there are workers who enable these programs — the people who do things like code data, flag pictures, or work to integrate the programs into the workplace — that are often overlooked or undervalued. This interesting news came…
Read MoreThe Impact of Artificial Intelligence Tech
Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning have been common topics for several years. As they find their way into everything from advanced quantum computing systems and leading-edge medical diagnostic systems to consumer electronics and smart personal assistants, the expectations in terms of what applications can be realized using AI is also expanding. This news came…
Read MoreHackers in the Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has made many systems and situations more vulnerable to hackers and nefarious thieves. This news came to us from the Indy Star in their article, “Cyber company obtains data from 750,000 Hoosiers in attack on Indiana COVID tracing survey.” With the ongoing growth in technology, it is no surprise that the growth…
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