Sector Topics

The Sector Topics rubric focuses on topics that are associated with specific industry or societal sectors.

Agriculture and Food AI

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Precision agriculture powered by AI for climate-resilient crops

Shanthababu Pandian
February 12, 2025 at 5:25 pmFebruary 12, 2025 at 5:25 pm

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Innovating Sustainable Data Storage with SwissVault

Dan Wilson
June 17, 2024 at 12:53 pmNovember 30, 2024 at 7:43 am

SwissVault has been a game-changer since I first encountered them. Their groundbreaking approach to data storage has left a lasting impression on me, particularly their ability to combine high performance with environmental sustainability. This episode was an eye-opener for many reasons, and I believe it showcased the future of data storage.

Significance of AI in agriculture

Rayan Potter
April 4, 2024 at 2:38 pmNovember 30, 2024 at 7:40 am

Artificial intelligence (AI) training datasets need to be prepared for agriculture to automate processes and enhance transparency through computer vision. Image annotation plays a vital… Read More »Significance of AI in agriculture

AI and Science

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Precision agriculture powered by AI for climate-resilient crops

Shanthababu Pandian
February 12, 2025 at 5:25 pmFebruary 12, 2025 at 5:25 pm

Quantum computing’s status and near-term prospects

Alan Morrison
January 2, 2025 at 11:44 amJanuary 2, 2025 at 11:44 am

Part I: Background and some indicators of how AI is helping IBM’s Quantum System 2 on display at the Q2B 2024 Silicon Valley conference in… Read More »Quantum computing’s status and near-term prospects

A vision for the future of AI: Guest appearance on Think Future 1039

Dan Wilson
December 16, 2024 at 10:54 amDecember 16, 2024 at 10:54 am

As someone who has spent years navigating the exciting and unpredictable currents of innovation, I recently had the privilege of joining Chris Kalaboukis on his show, Think Future.… Read More »A vision for the future of AI: Guest appearance on Think Future 1039

AI in Government

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Current state of machine learning and intelligent systems

Dan Wilson
February 12, 2025 at 12:44 pmFebruary 12, 2025 at 12:45 pm

Interview with Dr. Andrea Isoni – SHOW 16 Intelligent systems are evolving faster than ever, and keeping up with the latest advancements requires expertise, foresight,… Read More »Current state of machine learning and intelligent systems

Data science implications of a second gilded age

Alan Morrison
December 3, 2024 at 12:49 pmDecember 3, 2024 at 11:52 am

Wirestock on Freepick Mark Twain coined the term The Gilded Age when he published his 1873 novel The Gilded Age: A Tale of Today. Between… Read More »Data science implications of a second gilded age

Boosting government efficiency with valuable AI knowledge

John Lee
November 12, 2024 at 12:16 pmNovember 30, 2024 at 7:48 am

As artificial Intelligence (AI) has swiftly progressed through the years, it continues to bring tremendous potential, not just in the comfort of our homes but… Read More »Boosting government efficiency with valuable AI knowledge

Autonomous Vehicles

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Computing: Evaluating self-driving cars, robots and AGI with signals—as the benchmark

David Stephen
December 2, 2024 at 1:23 pmDecember 4, 2024 at 5:05 am

If any process is [almost] completely predictable [or say routine enough], it is probably guaranteed that machines will outperform humans, implying that machines often have… Read More »Computing: Evaluating self-driving cars, robots and AGI with signals—as the benchmark

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Data-driven supply chain part 2: The theory of constraints & the concept of the information supply chain.

Krishna Pera
November 28, 2023 at 2:46 pmNovember 30, 2024 at 7:33 am

The viability of the ‘Viable Vision’. I did hear about the Theory of Constraints (TOC) off and on through the late 90s, but I didn’t… Read More »Data-driven supply chain part 2: The theory of constraints & the concept of the information supply chain.

Understanding license plate recognition with the CCPD computer vision datasets

Matthew McMullen
July 28, 2023 at 2:04 pmNovember 30, 2024 at 7:31 am

In various fields, such as traffic management, law enforcement, and parking management, license plate recognition is a crucial application of computer vision that is used… Read More »Understanding license plate recognition with the CCPD computer vision datasets

Biotech AI

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Precision agriculture powered by AI for climate-resilient crops

Shanthababu Pandian
February 12, 2025 at 5:25 pmFebruary 12, 2025 at 5:25 pm

Current state of machine learning and intelligent systems

Dan Wilson
February 12, 2025 at 12:44 pmFebruary 12, 2025 at 12:45 pm

A vision for the future of AI: Guest appearance on Think Future 1039

Dan Wilson
December 16, 2024 at 10:54 amDecember 16, 2024 at 10:54 am

Education AI

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The impact of AI-powered automation on workforce dynamics and job roles

Manoj Kumar
October 28, 2024 at 4:10 pmNovember 30, 2024 at 7:47 am
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Workforce dynamics and assigning job roles according to changing workforce nature can be challenging things. You can see that there are various new technologies, techniques,… Read More »The impact of AI-powered automation on workforce dynamics and job roles

Scaling knowledge graphs and neurosymbolic AI

Alan Morrison
September 30, 2024 at 1:00 pmNovember 30, 2024 at 7:47 am
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An interview with Amit Sheth, founding director, Artificial Intelligence Institute, University of South Carolina Amit Sheth has survived and thrived through multiple AI winters because… Read More »Scaling knowledge graphs and neurosymbolic AI

The current state of AI ethics

Dan Wilson
September 16, 2024 at 10:36 amNovember 30, 2024 at 7:46 am
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Interview with Laura Miller After a nice Summer break here at the AI Think Tank Podcast, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Laura Miller. Laura… Read More »The current state of AI ethics

Energy Tech

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Current state of machine learning and intelligent systems

Dan Wilson
February 12, 2025 at 12:44 pmFebruary 12, 2025 at 12:45 pm

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The impact of smart transformers on modernizing the power grid

Jane Marsh
October 3, 2024 at 1:13 pmFebruary 6, 2025 at 11:26 am

Smart transformers are cutting-edge technologies necessary to modernizing aging power grids. These data-driven devices can manage electricity in a way that the traditional infrastructure needs… Read More »The impact of smart transformers on modernizing the power grid

Backgrounder: Energy inefficiency and the uneasy convenience of LLMs

Alan Morrison
September 20, 2024 at 10:48 amNovember 30, 2024 at 7:46 am

Image courtesy of Pixabay Backgrounder: Energy inefficiency and the uneasy convenience of LLMs I had the opportunity earlier in September 2024 courtesy of host Kisaco… Read More »Backgrounder: Energy inefficiency and the uneasy convenience of LLMs

Financial Services AI

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The role of data science in verifying pay stub accuracy

Rob Turner
January 21, 2025 at 11:18 amJanuary 29, 2025 at 10:49 am

Image source: https://www.pexels.com/photo/man-in-black-jacket-using-black-laptop-computer-6693637/ Ensuring pay stubs are accurate is crucial – for both companies and employees. After all, errors in payroll can lead to financial… Read More »The role of data science in verifying pay stub accuracy

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Reducing insurance loss ratios with data science and AI algorithms

J. Joseph Rusnak
October 9, 2024 at 1:00 pmNovember 30, 2024 at 7:47 am
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Insurance plays a pivotal role in providing financial security against unforeseen risks and losses. A critical metric for evaluating the financial performance and health of… Read More »Reducing insurance loss ratios with data science and AI algorithms

The importance of financial reporting and analysis with Power BI

Anand Subramanian
August 28, 2024 at 1:44 pmNovember 30, 2024 at 7:45 am

The role of a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) has always been of paramount importance for businesses small and large. They not only act as the… Read More »The importance of financial reporting and analysis with Power BI

Distributed Finance

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Innovating Sustainable Data Storage with SwissVault

Dan Wilson
June 17, 2024 at 12:53 pmNovember 30, 2024 at 7:43 am

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Digital transformation in finance: Challenges and benefits

Manoj Kumar
March 25, 2024 at 12:43 pmMarch 25, 2024 at 10:43 am

Digital transformation is no longer a choice, but a necessity for financial institutions looking to stay competitive in the ultramodern business world. From perfecting client… Read More »Digital transformation in finance: Challenges and benefits

Use cases show that on-package accelerators benefit HPC/AI workloads from computation to data movement and security

RobFarber
January 16, 2024 at 11:26 amNovember 30, 2024 at 7:37 am

Customer success stories illuminate how hardware accelerators speed necessary infrastructure to support all aspects of an accelerated AI and HPC computing datacenter.

Healthcare AI

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AI, medications and transmitters in the synaptic cleft

David Stephen
January 10, 2025 at 12:24 pmJanuary 13, 2025 at 11:27 am

How does the mind regulate the body? Why is it easier, in general, to eat than to exercise? How does the mind determine when a function… Read More »AI, medications and transmitters in the synaptic cleft

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The role of hypothesis-driven AI in medical research

Zachary Amos
December 24, 2024 at 9:20 amFebruary 6, 2025 at 11:28 am

The medical field has some of the greatest potential for artificial intelligence (AI) implementation. The right algorithms and data could identify hard-to-pin illnesses and create… Read More »The role of hypothesis-driven AI in medical research

A vision for the future of AI: Guest appearance on Think Future 1039

Dan Wilson
December 16, 2024 at 10:54 amDecember 16, 2024 at 10:54 am

Logistics and Supply Chain AI

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The role of AI in fighting supply chain fraud

Zachary Amos
January 14, 2025 at 1:31 pmJanuary 14, 2025 at 1:47 pm

Artificial intelligence has proven itself a powerful tool for forecasting outcomes, analyzing datasets and enhancing insight extraction. But can it tackle a massive problem like… Read More »The role of AI in fighting supply chain fraud

Quantum computing’s status and near-term prospects (Part II)

Alan Morrison
January 8, 2025 at 9:00 amJanuary 2, 2025 at 11:47 am

Image by Gerd Altmann from Pixabay Why today’s pre-quantum encryption now faces a Y2K scenario I had the opportunity to attend the Quantum to Business… Read More »Quantum computing’s status and near-term prospects (Part II)

Role of AI predictive analytics in supply chain management

Manoj Kumar
September 17, 2024 at 9:12 amSeptember 16, 2024 at 12:36 pm

Supply chain management should be consistent and good in any industry. The system of procurement, operations management, logistics, and marketing channels that enable raw materials… Read More »Role of AI predictive analytics in supply chain management

Manufacturing AI

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A vision for the future of AI: Guest appearance on Think Future 1039

Dan Wilson
December 16, 2024 at 10:54 amDecember 16, 2024 at 10:54 am

How to accelerate prototyping in manufacturing product design

Kevin Vu
October 31, 2024 at 10:53 amNovember 30, 2024 at 7:48 am

Discover strategies to accelerate prototyping in manufacturing product design. Learn about AI integration, optimized hardware, 3D printing, and AR/VR technologies for efficient product development.

Explainable AI (XAI): How can Black Box models be transformed into comprehensible intelligence?

Shafeeq Rahaman
September 23, 2024 at 3:18 pmNovember 30, 2024 at 7:46 am

The AI market is demonstrating sustained growth, expanding at a compound annual growth rate of 38.1% from 2022 to 2030. From voice assistants to autonomous… Read More »Explainable AI (XAI): How can Black Box models be transformed into comprehensible intelligence?

Mobile and Telecom AI

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Samsung and Apple’s knowledge-centric approaches to secure, personalized AI on phones

Alan Morrison
November 18, 2024 at 11:12 amNovember 30, 2024 at 7:48 am

Image by David from Pixabay Mobile phones make it possible to secure and manage personal data on-device, which opens up a novel opportunity for both… Read More »Samsung and Apple’s knowledge-centric approaches to secure, personalized AI on phones

Testing the limits: Unusual text inputs generation for mobile app crash detection with Large Language Models

John Lee
September 16, 2024 at 1:54 pmNovember 30, 2024 at 7:46 am

Today’s fast-paced mobile app development services ecosystem makes app reliability crucial. App crashes disrupt user experience, cost money, and get bad reviews. Even with automated… Read More »Testing the limits: Unusual text inputs generation for mobile app crash detection with Large Language Models

Use cases show that on-package accelerators benefit HPC/AI workloads from computation to data movement and security

RobFarber
January 16, 2024 at 11:26 amNovember 30, 2024 at 7:37 am

Customer success stories illuminate how hardware accelerators speed necessary infrastructure to support all aspects of an accelerated AI and HPC computing datacenter.

News and Entertainment AI

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The road to democratized AI with Kwaai

Dan Wilson
May 7, 2024 at 11:39 amNovember 30, 2024 at 7:41 am

“Our goal is to redefine the interaction between technology and personal data. We envision an AI that is not just a tool used by the masses but an extension of the individual, respecting their privacy and enhancing their autonomy.” -Reza Rassool

Meet Sora, OpenAI’s impressive new video generation tool

Scott Thompson
February 16, 2024 at 12:56 pmNovember 30, 2024 at 7:39 am

OpenAI made waves in 2021 when they announced DALL-E, a text-to-image generative AI tool that gave select beta participants the ability to generate images in… Read More »Meet Sora, OpenAI’s impressive new video generation tool

How Media Leverage Innumeracy to Create Click-bait

Vincent Granville
May 31, 2023 at 8:29 pmNovember 30, 2024 at 7:28 am

I focus here on a typical example. The kind of topics you regularly find in news outlets. At the face of it, the title is… Read More »How Media Leverage Innumeracy to Create Click-bait

Retail AI

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The extensive scope of knowledge graph use cases

Alan Morrison
February 20, 2024 at 10:27 amNovember 30, 2024 at 7:39 am

Image by atul prajapati from Pixabay February’s Enterprise Data Transformation Symposium, hosted by Semantic Arts, featured talks from two prominent members of pharma’s Pistoia Alliance:… Read More »The extensive scope of knowledge graph use cases

Use cases show that on-package accelerators benefit HPC/AI workloads from computation to data movement and security

RobFarber
January 16, 2024 at 11:26 amNovember 30, 2024 at 7:37 am

Customer success stories illuminate how hardware accelerators speed necessary infrastructure to support all aspects of an accelerated AI and HPC computing datacenter.

Smart Cities

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Smart waste management solutions that are revolutionizing the industry

Manoj Kumar
June 28, 2023 at 3:54 pmNovember 30, 2024 at 7:30 am

The start of ‘smartification’ is merging itself into the various prospects of sustainability that entail smart waste management solutions. With the speedy availability and discovery… Read More »Smart waste management solutions that are revolutionizing the industry

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5G Modem Unlock Wireless Access Future

Dinesh B
January 3, 2023 at 2:23 pmNovember 30, 2024 at 7:21 am

A 5G modem is a RF system or a chip deployed as a part of the network infrastructure to help empower 5G devices to connect… Read More »5G Modem Unlock Wireless Access Future

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IoT is changing the Construction Industry

Dinesh B
August 9, 2022 at 5:49 pmNovember 30, 2024 at 7:12 am

Construction companies are increasingly adopting IoT technology to successfully address common workplace challenges and streamline operations to benefit from enhanced efficiency and improved responsiveness to the increasing demands of the industry. Flat productivity, reduced margins, more schedule overruns, and increased competition are some of the obvious challenges construction companies are considering implementing IoT technology and digitalization. IoT in construction offers benefits such as better productivity, maintenance, security, and safety. Moreover, many prominent companies are producing and launching new IoT solutions for the construction industry, which is expected to propel the global market further.

Social Media and AI

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The scientific quest to decode digital matchmaking

Shafeeq Rahaman
October 28, 2024 at 11:57 amNovember 30, 2024 at 7:47 am

Matchmaking has existed for millennia across cultures, but technology has rapidly accelerated the search for love in the 20th and 21st centuries. Scientific advancements have… Read More »The scientific quest to decode digital matchmaking

Scaling knowledge graphs and neurosymbolic AI

Alan Morrison
September 30, 2024 at 1:00 pmNovember 30, 2024 at 7:47 am
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Space AI

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Human and AI translations: How to skillfully combine them

Erika Balla
June 27, 2023 at 11:53 amNovember 30, 2024 at 7:29 am

In today’s fast-paced world, technology is constantly pushing the boundaries of content translation. The question of whether to rely on AI or human translation services… Read More »Human and AI translations: How to skillfully combine them

No, AI won’t replace astronauts – and here’s why

Stephanie Glen
April 26, 2022 at 2:30 amNovember 30, 2024 at 7:06 am

A new book predicts artificial intelligence will soon replace astronauts. The authors posit that robots are cheaper, more reliable, and better suited to space travel.… Read More »No, AI won’t replace astronauts – and here’s why

Dark Energy, Dark Data

Alan Morrison
April 19, 2022 at 3:02 amNovember 30, 2024 at 7:06 am

During the 1990s, the physics community began to measure the brightness of certain supernovae in a novel way. This new method supported the conclusion Edwin… Read More »Dark Energy, Dark Data