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Artificial intelligence's data problem meets AI's people problem
Enterprises are learning that AI implementation 'is not the field of dreams. It is not a build-it-and-they-will-come effort.'
How AIOps is charting paths to fully autonomous networks
A recent study conducted by ZK Research finds that interest in AIOps is skyrocketing
Mozilla artists question whether AI could predict police killings
Future Wake is a new art piece that uses AI trained on real law enforcement data to predict future fictional police killings.
The state of AI in 2021: Machine learning in production, MLOps and data-centric AI
With lessons learned from operationalizing AI, the emphasis is shifting from shiny new models to perhaps more mundane, but practical aspects such as data quality and data pipeline management
Even computer experts think ending human oversight of AI is a very bad idea
The UK government is thinking of scrapping the right to ask for a human to review decisions made entirely by AI systems, but some experts are warning that it is not the right way to go.
Facebook: Here comes the AI of the Metaverse
Facebook has gathered thousands of hours of first-person video in order to develop neural networks that operate more capably with data seen from a first-person point of view.
Singapore to develop mobile defence systems with Ghost Robotics
Defence Science and Technology Agency says it has inked a partnership agreement with Philadelphia-based Ghost Robotics to test and develop technologies as well as use cases for legged robots for security, defence, and humanitarian applications.
Singapore must take caution with AI use, review approach to public trust
Multi-ethnic Asian country needs to take special care navigating its use of artificial intelligence in some areas, specifically, law enforcement, as well as recognise that fostering confidence in AI requires establishing public trust in different aspects of its society.
Opendoor discusses the secret sauce: 'A deeper mechanism to the world'
Real estate disruptor Opendoor uses deep learning to figure the right price for a house. Still, its head of data science says deep learning is a tool to uncover something deeper, something about the structure underlying all phenomena.
Microsoft Translator now works across 103 languages
Microsoft adds 12 languages to its Microsoft Translate app that can help 84.6 million people.
Navy to organize maritime robot competition
The future of sea supremacy will very likely be autonomous.
Google launches serverless Spark, AI workbench, new data offerings at Cloud Next
Google Cloud BigQuery, Vertex AI, Spanner all see important enhancements. Tableau partnership and Google Earth Engine further enable analytics scenarios on Google Cloud.
Getting to know Amazon's Astro
The rolling, Alexa-infused consumer robot knows how to make itself feel at home.
Why graph DB + AI may be the future of data management
Dr. Alin Deutsch of UC San Diego explains in a Q&A why graph database algorithms will become the driving force behind the next generation of AI and machine learning apps.
Space dust: A novel cure for a lunar lander killer
How do you reduce space dust while landing a commercial lunar lander? Science!
Remote working, data breaches, job vacancies, 5G devices, and more: ZDNet's research roundup
From home working to a mounting data-breach crisis and onto ethical use of AI, here's the facts and figures from the past month in technology news.
Nvidia Jetson Nano 2GB Development Kit With Wi-Fi Bundle
The Nvidia Jetson Nano 2GB Developer Kit is an AI computer designed for manufacturers, students and embedded developers. The kit enables you to create parallel artificial intelligence frameworks like image classification or speech processing on an easy-to-use platform running on as little as 5 watts.
Azure Synapse Analytics data lake features: up close
Microsoft has added a slew of new data lake features to Synapse Analytics, based on Apache Spark. It also integrates Azure Data Factory, Power BI and Azure Machine Learning. These features are still in public preview, but that's good enough for us to take a visual tour of what's new.
Over-hyped AI, data security worries and an e-commerce boom: Tech research round-up
From emerging technologies to consumer confidence and onto remote-working tech, here's the charts that matter from the past month in news.
Pitfalls to Avoid when Interpreting Machine Learning Models
Modern requirements for machine learning models include both high predictive performance and model interpretability. A team of experts in explainable AI highlights pitfalls to avoid when addressing model interpretation, and discusses open issues for further research. Images created by Cristoph Molnar: https://twitter.com/ChristophMolnar/status/1281272026192326656
AAEON BOXER-8120AI
The AAEON BOXER-8120AI equipped with NVIDIA Jetson TX2 can be hooked up to thermal and CCTV cameras and can be used to monitor entrances and other areas with high-volume foot traffic.
Innovative projects now online to combat coronavirus outbreak
The spread of COVID-19 has a small silver lining: highlighting how innovative humankind can be under pressure. Here are our favorite examples.
Google Maps turns 15: A look back on where it all began
A timeline of Google Maps through the years since it was launched in 2005.
I 3D printed a Tesla Cybertruck because...why not?
We have the technology. We can build it. We can make it better, smaller, and more plastic than the prototype demo. But we can be demo accurate, too. Our windows are as shattered as our souls.
In pictures: How Dell Technologies tests its rugged kit
A sneak peak into the lab where the sole purpose is to get things to break.
IT spending, cloud computing, big data, virtual reality, and more: Research round-up
All the data that matters to you from the past month in technology news.
The Nightmare in Silicon Valley: 8 horror technologies that should scare you to death
Every night is fright night with what can happen once these scary technologies take hold in ways that you may not have imagined.
Windows tablets through the ages: The good, the bad and the ugly, in pictures
A tour through some of most popular - and most unusual - Windows devices of the last two decades, from Tablet PCs to the Surface Duo.
Julia programming language, cloud computing, cybersecurity worries: Research round-up
All the facts and figures that matter to you and your business from the past month in technology news.
Cool new products from USA CBD Expo 2019
CBD Expo at the Miami Beach Convention Center has come and gone. Here are the best products and solutions for the hemp industry we saw at the show.
An AI approach to treating diabetes
Startup Twin Health is developing a program that uses sensor data to construct a replica of a person's metabolism and then simulate virtual interventions on the body. The simulations suggest non-drug recommendations that help reverse metabolic disorders such as diabetes. Read more: https://zd.net/3oQh7Y2
AI can't be bothered about its carbon footprint
In an age when being environmentally responsible should be a no-brainer, Tiernan Ray says leading chip companies building AI show they are more concerned about raw speed than about the energy consumption of their products. Read more: https://zd.net/3abaze2
AI and machine learning: Where are the checks and balances?
The latest ZDNet survey on AI actionability and accountability finds that IT teams are taking a direct lead, with most companies building in-house systems. However, Joe McKendrick says oversight of AI-generated decisions is lagging. Read more: https://zd.net/2YijdEN
Does your AI system comply with the law?
Patrick Hall, co-founder at bnh.ai, explains to Tonya Hall why data scientists must be aware of the legal and security pitfalls of their algorithms.
How do you build instruments to explore the sun?
Dr. Justin Kasper, deputy CTO at BWX Technologies, talks to Tonya Hall about the current state of NASA's solar missions.
How an AI-powered tool can file your work expenses
Tonya Hall talks to Ritu Jyoti, global VP at IDC, about the sectors that are making the largest investments in AI and automation.
Dragonfly brain circuits could help create superchips
Dr. Frances Chance, scientist at Sandia National Laboratories, explains to Tonya Hall why insect brains could hold the key to smarter computers.
No screens! Children's tech trends are moving towards digital audio
Tonya Hall talks to Ben Drury, CEO at Yoto, about the advantages and inconveniences of designing a smart speaker exclusively for children.
Targeting Cheetos: How PepsiCo uses AI to spot new customers
Tonya Hall talks with PepsiCo's Jeff Swearingen about how machine learning is used to tailor products and distribution to consumers.
Using Minecraft to teach basic finance to teenagers
Tonya Hall interviews Kyle Kouchinsky, senior director of TM Studio at Ally, about the role game platforms can play in education.
Managing satellites from an app
Tonya Hall talks to Tyler Browder, CEO at Kubos, about the improvements a cloud based mission control brings to satellite operations.
It's AI, but don't call it pondering
Tiernan Ray explains Google's DeepMind has developed a way for a computer program to automatically calculate whether it should keep working on a program or cease operation if the calculation has reached a sufficient threshold. Just don't be mislead by the label "PonderNet," which doesn't reflect what humans consider "pondering." Read more: https://zd.net/3BouHVT
An AI system that gives small businesses credit when they really need it
Tonya Hall talks to Prashant Fuloria, CEO at Fundbox, about how AI financial tools can fill the gaps left by banks.
How AI is speeding up our search for climate change solutions
Tonya Hall interviews Dr. Solomon Assefa, vice president at IBM Research, about how AI and quantum computing help us in the search of more efficient batteries.
When your teacher is an AI avatar
Natalie Monbiot, head of strategy at Hour One, explains to Tonya Hall how digital avatars could expand the reach of online education.
Dragon NaturallySpeaking Preferred 9
Dragon NaturallySpeaking 9 is the best tool available for dictating text and commanding a Web browser by voice, despite the gradual adjustments needed to conform to your personal manner of speaking.
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