IBM’s AI System Automates Chemical Synthesis

IBM has a new automated system for performing chemical synthesis. The complex system is based upon technology they started developing three years ago. It uses artificial intelligence (AI) to predict chemical reactions. This interesting topic came to us from IEEE Spectrum in their article, “Robotics, AI, and Cloud Computing Combine to Supercharge Chemical and Drug Synthesis.” Automated synthesis is…

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Emerging Technology Making Shopping Easier

Artificial intelligence (AI) has added value to many parts of our lives and still instills some fears about the science fiction worry of a technology uprising. However, this is one advancement that as a shopper I can get behind. The Cincinnati Business Courier brought this to our attention in their article, “Kroger teams with artificial…

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Technology Fears

Artificial intelligence (AI) is not about robots and automated human-like beings, or at least not just about that. This interesting information came to us from Tech Republic in their article, “5 practical reasons to embrace artificial intelligence.” People still have some level of fear around AI, and there may be some valid reasons for that. However,…

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AI and IoT Working Together

The Internet of Things (IoT) has been around for a while and new applications are continuing to be identified. Artificial intelligence (AI) is certainly not new and touches all of our lives, both personal and professional, in more ways than we likely even realize. Together, these two emerging technologies have new potential. This interesting topic…

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AI in Education Benefits from Acquisition

Scientific Learning Corporation has been acquired by an affiliate of Carnegie Learning, Inc., known for artificial intelligence (AI) for education and formative assessment. This interesting news came to us from Business Wire in their article, “Carnegie Learning Acquires Scientific Learning Corporation to Strengthen its Digital Literacy Offerings.” This combination has the potential to strengthen the…

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The Challenges of Emerging Technologies

Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning continue to show their potential in various industries and applications. Recently they have proven up to the challenge of transforming and disrupting healthcare, but there are significant challenges to the adoption of these technologies. MedTech DIVE brought this interesting topic to our attention in their article, “FDA AI-machine learning strategy remains work in progress.” Among those hurdles…

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Artificial Intelligence in Human Resources

Working from home was new and novel for millions in March. Six months later it is the normal for now and the foreseeable future. Aside from video conferencing, how can technology make this situation better for everyone – from employee to employer? This interesting information came to our attention from Human Resource Executive in their…

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Insights into Data

Big data analytics examines large amounts of data to uncover hidden patterns, correlations and other insights. With today’s technology, it is possible to analyze your data and get answers from it in almost real time. This interesting topic came to us from Analytics Insight in their article, “What Enterprises Must Learn From Big Data and…

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Using AI to Increase Diversity in AI?

Artificial intelligence (AI) has proven beneficial in many industries and applications. Interestingly, if applied properly, AI has the potential to help bridge the diversity gap in information technology by assisting with the recruitment process. Information Week brought this news to us in their article, “Can Artificial Intelligence Help Increase Diversity in IT?” Technology companies have…

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Learning Deeper

Deep learning algorithms have become a part of our daily lives, at work and at home. Tech Talks brought this topic to us in their article, “How deep learning can help scientific research.” Where can you find deep learning in your life? Just consider personalized feeds, face and voice recognition, web search, smart speakers, digital…

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