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Making Predictive Analytics Work in an Uncertain World
Lisa Morgan, Freelance Writer
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Rapid, sometimes dramatic change has become "the new normal," but what we know now can help us improve predictive model accuracy.
By Lisa Morgan Freelance Writer, 8/10/2020
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How Synthetic Data Accelerates Coronavirus Research
Jessica Davis, Senior Editor, Enterprise Apps
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When your research could save COVID-19 patients, you don't want to wait around for institutional approval to use patient data in research. Here's an alternative.
By Jessica Davis Senior Editor, Enterprise Apps, 8/7/2020
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Conversational AI Comes of Age
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The COVID-19 pandemic can have far-reaching effects on how the financial services industry interacts with customers, and service centers equipped with conversational AI will come to the fore.
By Sherry Comes, Managing Director, Deloitte Consulting LLP , 8/7/2020
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Can Artificial Intelligence Help Increase Diversity in IT?
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Applied properly, AI might help bridge the diversity gap in IT by assisting with job postings, evaluating resumes and standardizing the interviewing process.
By Mark Runyon, Principal Consultant, Improving , 8/5/2020
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Will Facial Recognition Thrive in the Post-Pandemic Economy?
James Kobielus, Tech Analyst, Consultant and Author
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Facial recognition is at the heart of the new normal of our lives, and many uses don’t violate privacy or civil rights. But the political and regulatory controversies will continue to burn hot for many years.
By James Kobielus Tech Analyst, Consultant and Author, 8/4/2020
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The ABCs of Data Science Algorithms
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Data science algorithms are never a one-size-fits-all solution. Do you know what makes sense for your business?
By Michael Zeller, Head of AI Strategy & Solutions, Temasek , 7/31/2020
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Optimize Existing Technologies for Maximum Value
John Edwards, Technology Journalist & Author
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Looking to get a bigger bang from your budget? Think about optimizing some of your existing IT resources.
By John Edwards Technology Journalist & Author, 7/30/2020
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How Machine Learning is Influencing Diversity & Inclusion
Pierre DeBois, Founder, Zimana
Commentary
Here's how IT leaders can better manage the bias that becomes embedded in algorithms and datasets to help increase opportunities for minority tech professionals.
By Pierre DeBois Founder, Zimana, 7/29/2020
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Why Data Science Isn't an Exact Science
Lisa Morgan, Freelance Writer
Commentary
Organizations adopt data science with the goal of getting answers to more types of questions, but those answers are not absolute.
By Lisa Morgan Freelance Writer, 7/27/2020
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Data in the Age of COVID
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This crisis is teaching us a ton about the dissemination and use of data. But we must remember to use it in a way that maintains the quality of data and protects privacy rights.
By Tim Molino, Technology Consultant, Peck Madigan Jones , 7/27/2020
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4 Ways to Excel as a Female Data Scientist
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Glassdoor has ranked data science as one of the top 10 best jobs in the US every year since 2015. Here’s how you can stand out in this field.
By Alicia Frame, Lead Product Manager and Data Scientist, Neo4j , 7/24/2020
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How COVID is Changing Technology Futures
Jessica Davis, Senior Editor, Enterprise Apps
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Accenture released its Technology Vision 2020 report in February, but then COVID hit. Here's how the pandemic is changing technology futures according to the company.
By Jessica Davis Senior Editor, Enterprise Apps, 7/23/2020
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Navigate Turbulence with the Resilience of Responsible AI
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Extraordinary economic conditions require brand-new analytic models, right? Not if existing predictive models are built with responsible AI. Here’s how to tell.
By Scott Zoldi, Chief Analytics Officer, FICO , 7/22/2020
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Equinix Prioritizes AI Investments Amid Pandemic
Jessica Davis, Senior Editor, Enterprise Apps
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Equinix CIO Milind Wagle provides an update on the company's AI initiatives and how they helped during the COVID-19 crisis.
By Jessica Davis Senior Editor, Enterprise Apps, 7/21/2020
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Data Science: Why Humans Are Just as Important as Math
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It’s not easy to teach machines how to apply a critical lens to data. Businesses need human intuition and creativity for multi-faceted problems.
By Peter Wang, CEO/Co-Founder, Anaconda , 7/17/2020
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Deloitte's State of AI in the Enterprise
Jessica Davis, Senior Editor, Enterprise Apps
News
Where do you stack up against your competitors when it comes to your AI initiative? Deloitte has released its 2020 State of AI in the Enterprise report.
By Jessica Davis Senior Editor, Enterprise Apps, 7/16/2020
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How Data-Driven Investments Paid Off in Pandemic
Jessica Davis, Senior Editor, Enterprise Apps
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When restaurants shut down, they set off a chain reaction all the way up the supply chain. Here's how one regional gourmet food distributor was able to pivot quickly.
By Jessica Davis Senior Editor, Enterprise Apps, 7/15/2020
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Cloud Computing Evolution May Drive Next Stages of Robotics
Joao-Pierre S. Ruth, Senior Writer
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The future of robotics may be interwoven with the continued development of cloud computing and wireless infrastructure.
By Joao-Pierre S. Ruth Senior Writer, 7/14/2020
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10 Ways AI Is Transforming Enterprise Software
Cynthia Harvey, Freelance Journalist, InformationWeek
News
AI capabilities are showing up in places you might not expect.
By Cynthia Harvey Freelance Journalist, InformationWeek, 7/13/2020
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How to Detect Fakes During Global Unrest Using AI and Blockchain
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Until the next technical evolution, current blockchain and AI/ML applications will continue to raise the trustworthiness bar in our zero-trust world.
By Avivah Litan, VP, Distinguished Analyst, Gartner Inc. , 7/13/2020
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