AI business strategies
Artificial intelligence software is changing how enterprises conduct business. Machine learning supports data-driven decisions, customer service chatbots follow up on leads, robots in manufacturing boost productivity -- the list goes on. Get advice for building and implementing AI business strategies.
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20 Dec 2024
The top 5 content management trends in 2025
AI technology continues to shape the content management market. It underpins top trends in 2025, like generative AI, agentic AI and predictive analytics. Continue Reading
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19 Dec 2024
How bad is generative AI data leakage and how can you stop it?
Mismanaged training data, weak models, prompt injection attacks can all lead to data leakage in GenAI, with serious costs for companies. The good news? Risks can be mitigated. Continue Reading
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25 Nov 2019
Tailored content heads machine learning in digital marketing
Consumers are no longer engaged with content alone -- companies need to create a robust digital marketing strategy personalized to each consumer. Machine learning is here to help. Continue Reading
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News
22 Nov 2019
Google Cloud Explainable AI aims to clear up outputs
A new Google product suite enables users to create and deploy more interpretable machine learning models with output visualizations, feature attribution and evaluation tools. Continue Reading
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19 Nov 2019
IBM AI executive talks AI adoption in the enterprise
AI use in enterprises is generally low, largely because the technology is not understood, and organizations have problems with data, trust and lack of skills. Continue Reading
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19 Nov 2019
How Getty Images reduces bias in AI algorithms to avoid harm
In applications from internal job recruiting to law enforcement technology, AI bias is a widespread issue. Here's what enterprises can do to reduce bias in training and deployment. Continue Reading
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31 Oct 2019
Fintech and retail lead the fray in AI adoption by industry
Though AI enhances and drives the financial and manufacturing industries, others remain wary of the investment capital and research needed to insert AI into their enterprise. Continue Reading
By- Kathleen Walch, Cognilytica
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News
10 Oct 2019
As more push for explainable AI, companies add features
As businesses demand more explainable AI, vendors such as IBM and DarwinAI are introducing new features to help break down for business users how AI systems work. Continue Reading
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07 Oct 2019
Government AI strategy includes tech transfer to private sector
The Department of Energy's chief commercialization officer works with the DoE's national laboratories on transferring AI and other technologies to the private sector. Continue Reading
By- Shaun Sutner, News Director
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03 Oct 2019
Ethical concerns of AI call growing adoption into question
AI tools are getting easier to use every day, putting powerful tools into the hands of potentially malicious users. The time to think about the ethics of AI advances is now. Continue Reading
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02 Oct 2019
Pride and nerves delay AI adoption in the enterprise
A new study shows that AI adoption in the enterprise is slower than it ought to be. Experts point to a lack of education, the need for explainable AI, and even executive pride. Continue Reading
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30 Sep 2019
John Deere's software and AI journey
John Deere began a software journey more than a decade ago, hiring technology teams and developing new technologies, including AI, to help drive innovation in its machinery. Continue Reading
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26 Sep 2019
AI and humans need each other
Sometimes, fully automating a system can lead to problems. AI and people need to work together to handle workflows, instead of leaving it all up to a system. Continue Reading
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23 Sep 2019
Clashes between AI and data privacy affect model training
Enterprises' lax data rules reveal weaknesses around AI and model training -- particularly machine learning's reliance on unrestrained big data collection. Continue Reading
By- Ronald Schmelzer, Cognilytica
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News
19 Sep 2019
Organizations hire ethicists for AI ethical concerns
As organizations wrestle with AI ethical concerns, they need to create AI ethicist roles or develop teams to consider issues around data governance, data privacy and AI ethics. Continue Reading
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16 Sep 2019
Gen Z in the workforce both want and fear AI and automation
For Gen Z in the workforce, AI and automation are ways to ease workloads, even as the young generation worries the technologies could eventually replace them. Continue Reading
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12 Sep 2019
U.S. spends more on AI as AI in China continues to grow
Research and development of AI in China continue to grow. Meanwhile, the U.S. plans to up its spending on non-defense AI projects by close to $1 billion in 2020. Continue Reading
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06 Sep 2019
After fine, YouTube AI to help flag content for children
YouTube AI will help flag videos that contain content for children following a settlement with the FTC and the New York attorney general over mishandling of children's data. Continue Reading
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05 Sep 2019
Use of AI in business requires education, understanding
AI adoption requires business leaders to have a clear understanding of the technology and its capabilities, as well as how AI can help automate and aid specific functions. Continue Reading
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04 Sep 2019
Using enterprise intelligent automation for cognitive tasks
RPA is no longer comprised of simple chatbots or repetitive programmed tasks. Enterprises are looking at RPA to move up the ladder of cognitive automation. Continue Reading
By- Kathleen Walch, Cognilytica
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News
28 Aug 2019
Microsoft India AI workshops to upskill government employees
Microsoft India partnered with the government of India to launch a new training program for government employees on AI, data governance and cloud computing. Continue Reading
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28 Aug 2019
Enterprises work toward AI trust and transparency
If ignored, a lack of trust in AI algorithms could diminish user adoption. To remedy this risk, enterprises are working to make their applications more transparent and explainable. Continue Reading
By- Kathleen Walch, Cognilytica
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News
09 Aug 2019
Despite losses, DeepMind technologies are worth it to Alphabet
Alphabet's DeepMind company loses millions of dollars each year, but it appears the research firm’s AI advances are so valuable that Alphabet finds it worthwhile anyway. Continue Reading
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08 Aug 2019
Enterprises should start developing an AI ethics framework
As enterprises begin to deploy AI, they should focus on AI and ethics issues, as well as data privacy, and begin to create policies and guidelines around them. Continue Reading
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08 Aug 2019
The future of data science and AI points to automatic tools
The relationship between data scientists and companies using AI is evolving rapidly, shifting from a focus on trained professionals to experienced employees with automated tools. Continue Reading
By- Kathleen Walch, Cognilytica
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Feature
26 Jul 2019
Enterprises need to create an AI culture for success
Enterprises can resist using AI because of the cultural changes employees feel it will bring, including changes to employee job descriptions and elimination of outdated jobs. Continue Reading
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26 Jul 2019
Mapping adoption of artificial intelligence in the enterprise
As many enterprises focus on use case research, the mature uses of AI are concentrated in supervised learning, structured data extraction and using a small number of platforms. Continue Reading
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Feature
25 Jul 2019
Analyst, author talks enterprise AI expectations
The author of the upcoming book about enterprise AI talks about realistic AI deployment, dispelling some of the AI hype myths that can be harmful to enterprises. Continue Reading
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22 Jul 2019
Microsoft and OpenAI deal fuels AI products, services on Azure
A new OpenAI partnership with Microsoft aims to provide OpenAI with an influx of capital to boost its AGI research and give Microsoft new supercomputing Azure AI capabilities. Continue Reading
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19 Jul 2019
AI for digital marketing heavily used in the gaming industry
AI in gaming has evolved beyond automating character and fictional world development. Gaming companies are now using AI to better market to existing and potential players. Continue Reading
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18 Jul 2019
Enterprise consumer relationships are building trust in AI
Transparency is an increasingly important component of consumer trust. If you want to win over consumers whose data is being collected, start with explainability and collaboration. Continue Reading
By- Scott Robinson, New Era Technology
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Feature
09 Jul 2019
AI and big data go perfectly together -- sometimes
The combination of big data and AI tools enables new forms of analytics and automation, but use of the technologies in enterprise applications is still evolving. Continue Reading
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Feature
03 Jul 2019
AI acquisitions lead to consolidation
Analytics and AI startups emerge regularly and grow quickly. Frequent acquisitions, however, seem to be creating a more consolidated industry, cementing some vendors at the top. Continue Reading
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27 Jun 2019
Use of AI in government still lags
Adoption of AI in government might lag behind the business world, but some agencies within the government hope to make more use of AI. Continue Reading
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26 Jun 2019
Working toward explainable AI
Many constituencies are on a push toward explainable AI algorithms, as AI technologies become more widespread, powerful and relied upon than ever before. Continue Reading
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20 Jun 2019
AI in IoT elevates data analysis to the next level
As IoT devices voraciously gather data, many companies are unprepared to take it all in. Deploying AI in IoT systems can make a profound difference when sorting through data. Continue Reading
By- Scott Robinson, New Era Technology
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Feature
18 Jun 2019
AI in professional services revolutionizes white-collar jobs
Professional services and consulting firms are adopting AI at a rapid rate, even though these types of jobs, which mainly focus on interpersonal interaction, may not seem like strong targets for automation. Continue Reading
By- Ronald Schmelzer, Cognilytica
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Feature
12 Jun 2019
How data privacy and marketing coexist when influencing the public
The author of a new book on the intersection of advertising and marketing with AI and data privacy talks about influencing the public with technology. Continue Reading
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31 May 2019
How to recycle data from AI for employee engagement efforts
By reusing the data collected for AI algorithms and the insights they generate, enterprises can boost employee performance and improve business processes. Continue Reading
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Answer
31 May 2019
How to overcome the data scientist shortage
The industrywide data scientist shortage is leading companies like Schneider Electric to look internally for employees with a technical background and invest in training them. Continue Reading
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29 May 2019
Human rights advocate talks GDPR, AI and data privacy laws
Human rights advocate Bjørn Stormorken talks about the importance of data privacy laws, and why stronger laws and more data literacy are necessary today. Continue Reading
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13 May 2019
Top computer vision retail uses and how they enhance shopping
Computer vision technology can help retailers make shopping in stores faster and easier for customers, while also improving checkout accuracy and theft prevention. Continue Reading
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10 May 2019
How AI chatbots for enterprise use can help mobile admins
Mobile chatbots that include AI technologies can help organizations simplify user and IT workflows. Learn exactly how these chatbots can fit within a mobility management strategy. Continue Reading
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02 May 2019
AI for knowledge management boosts information accessibility
Integrating AI for knowledge management systems builds intelligent searches. Enterprises benefit from streamlined, smart content platforms that make information accessible. Continue Reading
By- Kathleen Walch, Cognilytica
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Feature
23 Apr 2019
AI vendors attack data scientist shortage with trainings
Internal data science training programs have helped vendors when colleges and universities have failed. Training is helping to fix the data scientist shortage. Continue Reading
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23 Apr 2019
Clean data for machine learning is key to successful AI
Many enterprises think their AI projects should start with massive amounts of data. But clean data for machine learning should be their first step toward AI. Continue Reading
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Tip
17 Apr 2019
How to address the challenges of adopting AI in communications
Adopting AI can be a complex process. AI in communications can be especially challenging, but organizations can take certain steps to overcome these hurdles. Continue Reading
By- Tsahi Levent-Levi, BlogGeek.me
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Feature
16 Apr 2019
AI bias, for good or ill
Bias in AI algorithms can produce harmful results, but it can also help train models. This third part of a three-part series on AI ethics explains the pros and cons of AI bias. Continue Reading
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12 Apr 2019
How to use AI for business continuity and disaster recovery planning
Are you incorporating AI into your BC/DR planning? If not, there are multiple opportunities to include AI in the planning process, both before and after a disaster occurs. Continue Reading
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10 Apr 2019
Wield AI to personalize consumer products and aid logistics
Companies using AI to sell consumer products seek brand loyalty by using personalization, online sales capabilities and optimized inventory management Continue Reading
By- Kathleen Walch, Cognilytica
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Guide
09 Apr 2019
Human-like AI quest drives general AI development efforts
This guide explores efforts to develop general AI tools with human-like intellectual capabilities and the challenges of creating algorithms that can think like people do. Continue Reading
By- Craig Stedman, Industry Editor
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Feature
09 Apr 2019
How to address the hidden risks of algorithmic decision making
From biased customer interactions to harmful treatment recommendations, some risks of automated decisions have yet to be resolved. A Wharton School professor has a way out. Continue Reading
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08 Apr 2019
3 ways to create an AI ethics framework for responsible tech
AI can often reflect the biases and limits of its human developers. Experts say diversity, review boards and a strong AI ethics framework will lead the way toward ethical AI. Continue Reading
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04 Apr 2019
Data scientists urged to take AI security threats more seriously
AI security hasn't been the top concern of most data scientists using machine learning. But as these systems move closer to the core of the business, security is becoming critical. Continue Reading
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Feature
29 Mar 2019
Address anonymity and data privacy in chatbot security
A key to successful enterprise chatbot security is to program your chatbot to recognize personal or sensitive information and treat it accordingly. Continue Reading
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29 Mar 2019
How will the GDPR and AI clash affect enterprise applications?
Compliance rules for GDPR and AI implementation may not seamlessly work together. Experts say AI's automated decisions on customer data are risky and need to be explainable. Continue Reading
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Feature
19 Mar 2019
Enterprises need to develop an AI strategy now
Business leaders who approach AI as a future concern are likely to miss the boat on this influential technology. The time to explore AI implementation is now. Continue Reading
By- Nigel Duffy, EY
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Feature
12 Mar 2019
AI in accounting boosts compliance and fraud detection
Accounting and finance teams are using AI tools to speed document review and other error-prone processes, which gives a boost to fraud detection and compliance efforts. Continue Reading
By- Kathleen Walch, Cognilytica
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Feature
12 Mar 2019
Enterprise AI tools help cultivate better business health
AI technologies can give companies a business boost, enough so that the number of available jobs for humans may increase instead of declining due to more automation. Continue Reading
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04 Mar 2019
AI benefits people, some more than others
The risks and benefits of AI are not always clear to the average consumer, who might experience the risks more than the benefits, as opposed to the tech giants that create AI. Continue Reading
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27 Feb 2019
Trump's AI executive order glosses over data privacy, funding
Trump released his AI executive order two weeks ago, and researchers are continuing to analyze its potential impact on the industry. One thing is certain: AI is about to change. Continue Reading
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11 Feb 2019
AI regulation stirs as unrestricted AI booms in China
Governments need to start regulating AI as the technology advances, experts say in part one of a three-part series on AI ethics issues around regulation, control and bias. Continue Reading
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05 Feb 2019
More AI in retail stores means more personalization
Cheaper and more easily accessible AI developer tools are part of the reason why traditional retailers are better at marketing personalized experiences to customers. Continue Reading
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28 Jan 2019
Recruiting data scientists for AI and machine learning
When hiring data scientists, be sure to include your data science team in the interview process, and strive to build a data-literate HR department. AI tools may also help. Continue Reading
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24 Jan 2019
New deep learning techniques take center stage
The days of simple linear regressions for machine learning are giving way to more powerful deep learning techniques that point the way toward general AI capabilities. Continue Reading
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21 Jan 2019
Footasylum drives growth with AI in retail business tools
AI-driven marketing tools from Peak, an AI and analytics services vendor, has helped apparel seller Footasylum better personalize marketing to customers. Continue Reading
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27 Dec 2018
AI in 2019 will be all about bots and pre-trained models
2019 promises to be a big year for AI, as we're likely to see some trends -- such as adoption of virtual assistants and strong venture capital funding -- continue and others emerge. Continue Reading
By- Kathleen Walch, Cognilytica
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26 Dec 2018
AI winter is coming? Not this time, Tom Davenport says
A new AI winter, or downturn, is unlikely, even if the current slew of inflated expectations surrounding AI predicts inevitable disappointment, analytics expert Tom Davenport says. Continue Reading
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26 Dec 2018
Davenport: AI-based projects should be focused in scope
New AI projects in enterprises should focus on achievable goals rather than try to reinvent business processes or products and services, Tom Davenport says. Continue Reading
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18 Dec 2018
Explainability is no solution to problem of bias in AI
Explainability has been touted as a solution to the problem of biased AI models, but experts say that approach only gets you part of the way to bias-free applications. Continue Reading
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17 Dec 2018
5 trends in AI that shaped 2018
2018 was a big year in the world of AI. Here we look at five of the leading trends in the use of AI to see how they set the stage for what should be further gains next year. Continue Reading
By- Ronald Schmelzer, Cognilytica
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News
07 Dec 2018
Impact of AI on business still more limited than some hoped
Most businesses have yet to feel the full effect of AI, as enterprises labor to determine where and under what conditions the technology can most effectively be deployed. Continue Reading
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06 Dec 2018
Oracle-DataFox acquisition could expand users' AI options
Oracle AI capabilities are likely to see a boost, as the vendor now has access to machine learning algorithms that can automatically distill useful information from large bodies of text. Continue Reading
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30 Nov 2018
AI use in healthcare ramps up for app maker Cognoa
Applications of AI in healthcare have been relatively restricted due to regulatory and data challenges, but one startup is finding ways to make AI effective. Continue Reading
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20 Nov 2018
AI in fashion design and retail takes center stage
AI and fashion are a natural pairing as clothing designers and retailers are using technology to monitor what's hot and improve the efficiency of manufacturing and supply chains. Continue Reading
By- Kathleen Walch, Cognilytica
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Feature
20 Nov 2018
Countries need national strategy for AI to stay competitive
With the Chinese government funding artificial intelligence at an aggressive pace, the U.S. and other countries are facing substantial pressure to step up their investment. Continue Reading
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12 Nov 2018
AI for accessibility helps people with disabilities
AI for people with disabilities is making a meaningful difference in their ability to navigate the world and participate in all the activities of daily life. Continue Reading
By- Kathleen Walch, Cognilytica
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Feature
31 Oct 2018
Business robotics moves off of the manufacturing floor
New uses of robotics are opening up in businesses, as applications for the technology begin to expand beyond its traditional place in manufacturing plants. Continue Reading
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31 Oct 2018
Nations sharpen AI strategies as global competition heats up
The U.S. and China are the leading countries in AI research and development right now, but nations throughout the world are developing strategies to remain competitive. Continue Reading
By- Kathleen Walch, Cognilytica
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Opinion
26 Oct 2018
Healthcare and AI are a good pair -- until vendors overpromise
Excessive promotion and grandiose promises from vendors like IBM are making it hard to accurately judge what the proper role of AI in healthcare should be. Continue Reading
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23 Oct 2018
Social media and AI beef up personalization in marketing
Enterprises are increasing their use of AI in social media marketing, helping produce more targeted content. As applications evolve, some surprising use cases are emerging. Continue Reading
By- Ronald Schmelzer, Cognilytica
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09 Oct 2018
The present and future use of AI in healthcare
The use of AI and machine learning in healthcare has already changed the way some clinical and administrative processes are handled, and it could help reinvent how care is provided. Continue Reading
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05 Oct 2018
Use of AI in pharma grows as drug-makers see big benefits
The use of AI in clinical trials, drug discovery and manufacturing is growing and, despite a few barriers, drug companies are expected to continue rolling out the technology. Continue Reading
By- Kathleen Walch, Cognilytica
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01 Oct 2018
AI in policing is controversial but delivers results
The drive toward more predictive policing is only growing stronger as computer vision and other AI tools are put to use. But not everyone is happy with the trend. Continue Reading
By- Kathleen Walch, Cognilytica
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14 Sep 2018
AI in sports helps teams and leagues engage with fans
The use of artificial intelligence in sports industry is a growing trend that is helping leagues and teams engage with fans and improve the quality of in-game officiating. Continue Reading
By- Kathleen Walch, Cognilytica
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10 Sep 2018
RPA strategy takes advantage of fast-growing market
The RPA market is rapidly growing, and it's little wonder why. Using RPA best practices, businesses can deploy RPA quickly and potentially use it to save time and money. Continue Reading
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05 Sep 2018
Music composed by AI breathes new life into video games
AI-generated music could help indie video game developers incorporate another element into procedurally generated worlds, making them more dynamic and lifelike. Continue Reading
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14 Aug 2018
Algorithmic bias top problem enterprises must tackle
No enterprise today would roll out an obviously biased AI tool, but many remain unaware of the risks of unconscious bias in algorithms, which can produce equally dangerous results. Continue Reading
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10 Aug 2018
Microsoft Dynamics 365 updates add AI features to CRM
Microsoft has introduced new updates to its Dynamics 365 CRM platform, including AI-driven business intelligence tools for sales, marketing and service. Continue Reading
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Feature
06 Aug 2018
AI process automation offers benefits, but challenges remain
Enterprises are starting to employ machine learning tools as part of their AI automation strategies, but several key challenges stand in the way of effective usage. Continue Reading
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19 Jul 2018
At Intuit, machine learning enhances products, CTO says
Intuit's machine learning and AI technology are transforming its many financial software products. CTO Tayloe Stansbury discusses what that means for Intuit. Continue Reading
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18 Jul 2018
AI for business operations starts to offer value
Businesses are starting to implement AI in operations to smooth out back-office processes and streamline repetitive tasks that currently take too much time for human workers. Continue Reading
By- Kathleen Walch, Cognilytica
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Feature
12 Jul 2018
The threats of AI must be taken seriously to prevent harm
The risks of AI use are growing as the technology becomes more pervasive. Rather than laugh off the threats, businesses should move to mitigate them before they become headaches. Continue Reading
By- David Loshin, Knowledge Integrity Inc.
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Tip
25 Jun 2018
Building a data science team in today's data-centric climate
Finding and training data scientists to build a data science team can be challenging. But in a recent webinar, a Gartner analyst offered tips on how to do it. Continue Reading
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30 May 2018
Addressing the ethical issues of AI is key to effective use
Enterprises must confront the ethical implications of AI use as they increasingly roll out technology that has the potential to reshape how humans interact with machines. Continue Reading
By- Kathleen Walch, Cognilytica
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Feature
22 May 2018
Combination of blockchain and AI makes models more transparent
Blockchain technology could play an important role in helping enterprises develop more explainable AI applications, something that is frequently lacking today. Continue Reading
By- Ronald Schmelzer, Cognilytica
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17 May 2018
Threats of AI include malicious use against enterprises
As sophisticated tools become easier to use, enterprises need to protect themselves against AI threats to ensure they do not become the victims of malicious attacks. Continue Reading
By- Ronald Schmelzer, Cognilytica
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Podcast
15 May 2018
Avoid bias in algorithms for best AI results
In this podcast, we examine leading thoughts on the problem of AI bias and how to mitigate some of the most common sources of unfair treatment of users of AI applications. Continue Reading
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27 Apr 2018
AI implementation is a winner-take-all race, analyst says
Your AI strategy should focus on growth rather than efficiency, says McKinsey analyst Jacques Bughin -- advice that enterprises rarely hear when launching projects. Continue Reading
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25 Apr 2018
GDPR regulations put premium on transparent AI
As the EU's GDPR regulations go into effect, enterprises must focus on building transparency in AI applications so that algorithms' decisions can be explained. Continue Reading
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Feature
02 Apr 2018
How to keep your implementation of AI free from algorithm bias
When implementing AI, it's important to focus on the quality of training data and model transparency in order to avoid potentially damaging bias in models. Continue Reading
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Feature
28 Mar 2018
Humans and AI tools go hand in hand in analytics applications
Companies are keeping data analysts and other workers in the loop with AI applications to check the results generated by automated algorithms for accuracy, relevance and missing info. Continue Reading
By- Craig Stedman, Industry Editor