Posts Tagged ‘Artificial intelligence’
Bias in Technology
Technology can make a decision faster. That doesn’t make it fair. Algorithmic discrimination or bias is a new term, but not a new problem. This interesting news came to us from Wired in their article, “China Is About to Regulate AI—and the World Is Watching.” When thinking about machine learning or AI tools, think about…
Read MoreEmerging Technologies and Climate Change
As climate change intensifies the devastation from storms, wildfires and droughts, artificial intelligence (AI) and digital tools are increasingly being seen as a way to predict and limit its impacts. Some researchers are taking emerging technologies and turning them into a vehicle for climate action. Could it be that climate change is the catalyst that…
Read MoreMachine Learning in Application
Across the business world, machine learning permeates more and more offerings and processes. CIO Insight brought this topic to us in their article, “What is Machine Learning?“ Although machine learning has been around for decades, its practical applications are now coming into focus as it helps companies better understand their customers. As a form of artificial intelligence…
Read MoreArtificial Intelligence Needs Explaining
An international team of academic volunteers are challenging big tech’s hold on natural language processing (NLP). Nature brought us this interesting topic in their article, “Open-source language AI challenges big tech’s models.” The collaboration is called BigScience and it launched an early version of the model earlier this month, but hopes that it will ultimately…
Read MoreAI in the Management of Data
Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning not only provide new means for business users to gain quick insights, but also the possibility of improving and adding intelligence to their own operations. Venture Beat brought this interesting information to our attention in their article, “Database technology evolves to combine machine learning and data storage.” Traditional databases…
Read MoreData Analytics and AI
Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer a figment of the imagination of science fiction authors, the technology is now paving its way to establishing itself subtly or not so subtly in our everyday lives. Venture Beat brought this interesting information to our attention in their article, “How to use data analytics to improve quality of life.”…
Read MoreArtificial Intelligence and Customer Service
In today’s changing business landscape, the way goods and services are marketed is constantly evolving. This is why customer relationship management and artificial intelligence (AI) have a beneficial working relationship. This interesting topic came to us from Business Post in their article, “Artificial intelligence and CRM: the perfect match.” When it comes to streamlining a…
Read MoreEmerging Technology Gets Schooled
Machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI) are key drivers of growth and innovation across all industries, and the education sector is no different. This interesting topic came to us from Gulf Today in their article, “Emerging technologies in education.” While AI-powered solutions have been in the education/technology space for some time, the industry has been…
Read MoreUnderstanding AI and the Potential Bias
The growing use of artificial intelligence (AI), especially in sensitive areas like recruitment, criminal justice and healthcare, has stirred a debate about bias and fairness. Yet human decision making in these and other domains can also be flawed, shaped by individual and societal biases that are often unconscious. Will AI’s decisions be less biased than human…
Read MoreArtificial Intelligence Improves Healthcare Data
The healthcare industry has been and still is juggling patient care amidst many challenges – pandemics, supply chain interruptions, employee burnout, etc. While facing workforce shortages and rising expenses, adopting technology can actually help support these important public sector staff. This interesting topic came to us from GovInsider in their article, “How data analytics and…
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