IBM RXN: AI combined with robotics to speed molecular studies and chemical research

AI and robotics are working together to find cures for diseases more quickly. Even if you're not in science, you can learn from this project.

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NSF grant to increase access to AI research, help save sea turtles, and more

The grant will also create a pilot AI certificate program; potentially the first of its kind.

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Friday, August 28, 2020

7 data science certifications to boost your resume and salary

IBM, Google, SAS, and Oracle offer online courses and exams to quantify data science skills and expertise with modeling and analysis software.

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Why tech leaders should pay attention to Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020

Flight Simulator is more than just a game. Here's why it may impact the future of technology.

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Deepfake reality check: AI avatars set to transform business and education outreach

AI avatars and synthetic video production could provide organizations with entirely new capabilities for training and multilingual global communication in the years ahead.

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US Open won't have spectators, but it will have IBM's AI and hybrid cloud

Fans will be able to use IBM's new tech features as they watch the Grand Slam event from home this year.

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AI buoyed businesses during the pandemic, and could accelerate permanent change

IPSoft found that most businesses plan to return furloughed workers to their jobs, but many think AI will change or eliminate those positions within the next two years, white-collar included.

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How the pandemic and remote work initiatives forced organizations to change IT priorities

Global tech professionals reveal recruiting projects fueled by budgets prioritizing staff education, according to a recent IT trends report from Netwrix.

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Machine learning algorithm confirms 50 new exoplanets in historic first

A new machine learning technique can be used to sift through massive datasets to discern exoplanets from false positives.

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Microsoft to provide AI response tools for disaster first responders

The US government will co-chair a consortium, which will use deep-learning algorithms for near real-time data to assist in the high-pressure decision making surrounding disasters.

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Dark data may be tamed with natural language processing

Humans don't have the time to sift through all the unused data available. NLP could be the answer.

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Back-to-school tech tips and rules to keep kids safe

Despite general confusion regarding how schools will open, parents must arm students with educational hardware/software, and discuss responsibilities and concerns of being online.

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Throwing a fastball: How the Minnesota Twins are using machine learning to analyze mounds of data

For baseball stat geeks, the data mined with machine learning is a game-changer. Here's how one MLB team is using it to its advantage.

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Throwing a fastball: How the Minnesota Twins are using machine learning to analyze mounds of data

For baseball stat geeks, the data mined with machine learning is a game-changer. Here's how one MLB team is using it to its advantage.

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Wednesday, August 19, 2020

How AI is helping find a vaccine for COVID-19

An AI expert discusses how close pharmaceutical companies are getting to finding a coronavirus vaccine or treatment and why the use of the technology is helping.

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AI on the high seas: Digital transformation is revolutionizing global shipping

From unmanned vessels to artificial intelligence applications, digital transformation is giving shipping a 21st-century reboot.

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AI fighter pilot vs. Air Force pilot: Dogfight showdown scheduled for this week

This week, DARPA is conducting its third AlphaDogfight Trials. The winning AI will be pitted against a human pilot in a human vs. algorithm aerial showdown.

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AI-enabled future crimes ranked: Deepfakes, spearphishing, and more

A study explores the possible range and risk of attacks from military robots and autonomous attack drones to AI-assisted stalking. Here are the top 5.

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Saturday, August 15, 2020

SAS technologies help save honey bees, the world's No. 1 food crop pollinator

New IoT systems help monitor the health of beehives to help ensure the security of the world food supply.

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AI, analytics, and NLP are valuable, despite lack of obvious financial return

Instead of focusing on return to business, consider how technologies can give your business a competitive advantage.

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Pandemic forces public safety leaders to digitize workflows and fight misinformation

IDC smart cities analyst predicts cities will start setting policy around acceptable use before buying surveillance tech like drones and cameras.

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Future of farming: AI-enabled harvest robot flexes new dexterity skills

Now that Root AI's robot has mastered the art of picking oblong vegetables as well as oblate shaped berries, could this technology help enhance global food security?

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Report: Unskilled hackers can breach about 3 out of 4 companies

Positive Technologies found in a recent study that criminals with few skills can hack a company in less than 30 minutes.

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IBM launches three free AI-focused online learning platforms for young people and their teachers

The digital resources were created as a response to a survey that found Gen Z is interested in emerging tech, but feels unprepared to use it.

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66% of hotels and hospitality enterprises considering SaaS models in COVID-19 response

According to a new survey, 38% of IT leaders plan to increase their investment in cloud-based networking.

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AI company pivots to helping people who lost their job find a new source of health insurance

Jvion helps people find coverage, which keeps hospitals from footing the bill for uncompensated healthcare.

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Five ways tech is going to change everything about going to school

Now more than ever, the pressure is on for the education sector to innovate. TechRepublic looks at five key ed-tech trends expected to emerge in the post-pandemic landscape.

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Top 5 steps for good data science

Data science entails more than just collecting and analyzing data. Tom Merritt lists five basic data science steps.

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Top 5 steps for good data science

Data science entails more than just collecting and analyzing data. Tom Merritt lists five basic data science steps.

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Jobs slowed in July, yet net IT employment is up

Even though US tech sector postings scaled back in July, information technology roles have grown by more than 203,000 positions since the COVID-19 outbreak, according to a new report.

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With 5G, edge computing and IoT will surge: Now's the time to upgrade your edge

Moving computing to the edge eases the stress on bandwidth and speeds processing and responsiveness, allowing more bandwidth-heavy technologies, like AR and VR, to soar.

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AI and machine learning facilitate pioneering research on Parkinson's

At the 2020 Machine Learning for Healthcare Conference, IBM and Michael J. Fox Foundation will reveal a disease progression model that accurately pinpoints how far a patient's PD has advanced.

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Why plot-driven data storytelling is important and how to create it

Data storytelling can yield significant benefits in informational analysis, but it requires skill and expertise. Learn some tips from data experts to get the most out of the experience.

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COVID-19 highlights need for business and security leaders to work together to prevent cyberattacks

New Tenable study says 94% of organizations experienced a business-impacting cyberattack or compromise within the past 12 months; 46% weathered five or more attacks.

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Job interviews: Recruiters are using artificial intelligence to analyse what you say to find the right hire

Harqen's AI platform analyses language to determine a candidate's suitability for a role, potentially making it less prone to bias than video-based recruitment technology.

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Saturday, August 1, 2020