Understanding Artificial Intelligence

Artificial intelligence (AI) is a word thrown around quite a bit these days. And it is done in a way that assumes there is only one type or presentation of AI instead of the plethora of applications that AI may be or enhance. Maybe this is because AI is really still in its infancy? This…

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Explain Yourself

The field of artificial intelligence (AI) is a technology that is transforming every walk of life. It is a wide-ranging tool that enables people to rethink how we integrate information, analyze data and use the insights learned to improve decision making. What AI can’t do, at least on its own, is explain the thought processes…

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Finding Meaning in Data

According to CIO in their article, “Machine learning is demonstrating its mettle across industries“, machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI) were the most disruptive technologies in 2020. Disruptive can be defined as innovative or groundbreaking, or to prevent something from continuing or operating in a normal way. Machine learning and AI have the power to change…

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Reading the Data

In the world of retail, POS (point of sale) is king. Using data and the predictive analytics it can provide is key to a successful retail adventure. This interesting topic came to us in their article, “How Can POS Data Analytics Help in Optimizing Operations?“ Predictive analytics is a branch of advanced analytics that makes…

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Machine Learning and AI Working with Data

Machine learning is becoming an important tool in many industries and fields of science. However when it comes to research and development, there are less clear paths. Tech Talks brought this topic to us in their article, “The dos and don’ts of machine learning research.” In a paper recently published on the arXiv preprint server, Michael Lones,…

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Creating Consistency

The term knowledge graph was introduced by Google in 2012 referring to its general-purpose knowledge base, though similar approaches have been around since the beginning of modern artificial intelligence (AI). Today, knowledge graphs are used in anything from search engines and chatbots to product recommenders and autonomous systems. This topic came to us from International…

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Understanding the Why and How of AI

During the pandemic, researchers have and continue to use artificial intelligence (AI) to augment data and help identify antiviral compounds and therapeutic research for treating COVID-19. The technology helped generate more data to support algorithms. However, despite the evolution of AI, most organizations continue to struggle with adoption. Is this because they don’t understand it?…

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Powerful Search

At a recent conference, the question was posed “Does the wider adoption of machine learning mean the end of search as we know it?” Northern Light CEO David Seuss believes it does and how search must leverage smart taxonomies going forward. This interesting topic was brought to our attention by Database Trends and Applications in…

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Show The Work

Artificial intelligence (AI) is a term used more and more casually in business, technology and even at home. Its application is used frequently but not always in the same context. For example, airlines and airports are now embracing new technologies and turning to AI to support their customer service. International Airport Review brought this interesting…

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Establishing Meaning

When you hear machine learning, what do you think of? Before we get into what machine learning brings to the table, we should define exactly what we mean when we talk about machine learning. Machine learning is a branch of artificial intelligence (AI) and computer science which focuses on the use of data and algorithms to imitate…

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