Trends Towards 2022
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6 Steps to Get the Best Out of Your RPA Implementation
Over the last couple of years, there has been a lot of hype around robotic process automation. This makes a lot of sense if you… Read More »6 Steps to Get the Best Out of Your RPA Implementation
Digital Transformation in Manufacturing
Manufacturing companies have traditionally been slow to react to the advent of digital technologies like intelligent robots, drones, sensor technology,artificial intelligence, nanotechnology & 3d Printing.… Read More »Digital Transformation in Manufacturing
Samsung and Apple’s knowledge-centric approaches to secure, personalized AI on phones
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
A feedback loop alternative to RAG that aligns LLMs with knowledge graph models
Image by Gerd Altmann from Pixabay Discover AI–a YouTube channel run by an unidentified Austrian man who distills and highlights the findings of AI papers… Read More »A feedback loop alternative to RAG that aligns LLMs with knowledge graph models
Scaling knowledge graphs and neurosymbolic AI
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
Deep Reflections on Mycelium, Neural Networks, & AGI
Interview with Jeanette Small, MA, PhD In this recent AI Think Tank Podcast episode, we took a close look into the complexities of intelligence, neural… Read More »Deep Reflections on Mycelium, Neural Networks, & AGI
Backgrounder: Energy inefficiency and the uneasy convenience of LLMs
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
Innovating Sustainable Data Storage with SwissVault
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.
There is no such thing as a Trained LLM
What I mean here is that traditional LLMs are trained on tasks irrelevant to what they will do for the user. It’s like training a… Read More »There is no such thing as a Trained LLM
Scaling knowledge graphs and neurosymbolic AI
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
Deep Reflections on Mycelium, Neural Networks, & AGI
Interview with Jeanette Small, MA, PhD In this recent AI Think Tank Podcast episode, we took a close look into the complexities of intelligence, neural… Read More »Deep Reflections on Mycelium, Neural Networks, & AGI
Deep Reflections on Mycelium, Neural Networks, & AGI
Interview with Jeanette Small, MA, PhD In this recent AI Think Tank Podcast episode, we took a close look into the complexities of intelligence, neural… Read More »Deep Reflections on Mycelium, Neural Networks, & AGI
How AI enables computer vision for safety monitoring on construction sites
Safety in construction is paramount due to the industry’s high-risk nature. Workers are exposed to heavy machinery, heights, and unpredictable environmental conditions. Ensuring a safe… Read More »How AI enables computer vision for safety monitoring on construction sites
Orange County Department of Education has the AI juice
Explore how AI is revolutionizing education in Episode 10 of the AI Think Tank Podcast. Join host Dan Wilson with guests Wes Kreisel and Kunal Dalal from Orange County Department of Education as they discuss AI’s transformative impact, overcoming challenges, and fostering student leadership. Special guest Qasir Rafiq shares his mission to educate one million students globally with advanced AI skills. Discover innovative strategies, success stories, and the importance of global collaboration in shaping the future of education.
AI safety summit: Affect alignment and labor economics workshops
There are two pillars of human society—affect and intelligence. Just one is principal to being a part of any human group. Though both are required… Read More »AI safety summit: Affect alignment and labor economics workshops
Help a friendly, influential executive build a foundation for a data empire on a budget
Image by This_is_Engineering from Pixabay Are you friends with a big-company executive who has clout? Maybe they manage a big AI program, or they head… Read More »Help a friendly, influential executive build a foundation for a data empire on a budget
Orange County Department of Education has the AI juice
Explore how AI is revolutionizing education in Episode 10 of the AI Think Tank Podcast. Join host Dan Wilson with guests Wes Kreisel and Kunal Dalal from Orange County Department of Education as they discuss AI’s transformative impact, overcoming challenges, and fostering student leadership. Special guest Qasir Rafiq shares his mission to educate one million students globally with advanced AI skills. Discover innovative strategies, success stories, and the importance of global collaboration in shaping the future of education.
Deep Reflections on Mycelium, Neural Networks, & AGI
Interview with Jeanette Small, MA, PhD In this recent AI Think Tank Podcast episode, we took a close look into the complexities of intelligence, neural… Read More »Deep Reflections on Mycelium, Neural Networks, & AGI
Help a friendly, influential executive build a foundation for a data empire on a budget
Image by This_is_Engineering from Pixabay Are you friends with a big-company executive who has clout? Maybe they manage a big AI program, or they head… Read More »Help a friendly, influential executive build a foundation for a data empire on a budget
Building Professional Diagrams: LLM/RAG Example with Source Code
If you, your team or your company design and deploy AI architecture, data pipelines or algorithms, having great diagrams to illustrate the workflow is a… Read More »Building Professional Diagrams: LLM/RAG Example with Source Code
The critical role of identity verification services in preventing data breaches
In the age of digital transformation, data is considered one of the most valuable assets for both businesses and individuals. Organizations across industries collect and… Read More »The critical role of identity verification services in preventing data breaches
Backgrounder: Energy inefficiency and the uneasy convenience of LLMs
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
Innovating Sustainable Data Storage with SwissVault
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.
Internet, safety research: Instant model for AI alignment
AI does not have moments. AI uses digital memory. When the memory is used to result in intelligence, there is no possibility for instantaneous permanence—with… Read More »Internet, safety research: Instant model for AI alignment
Scaling knowledge graphs and neurosymbolic AI
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
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
A Look at Kwaai’s Personal AI OS
Interview with Kwaai’s Toby Morning and Karsten Wade In the latest episode of the AI Think Tank podcast, I had the privilege of hosting Toby Morning and Karsten Wade from Kwaai.… Read More »A Look at Kwaai’s Personal AI OS
Zero Trust Architecture and AI
Interview with Patrick Stingley During this very special 6th episode of the AI Think Tank Podcast, I had the honor to speak with Patrick Stingley, a… Read More »Zero Trust Architecture and AI
The road to democratized AI with Kwaai
“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
What is the Modern Data Stack?
In the rapidly evolving landscape of data management and analytics, the concept of the Modern Data Stack has emerged as a powerful solution to harness… Read More »What is the Modern Data Stack?
Reducing insurance loss ratios with data science and AI algorithms
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
A few enterprise takeaways from the AI hardware and edge AI summit 2024
Image by Gerd Altmann from Pixabay A few enterprise takeaways from the AI hardware and edge AI summit 2024 Enterprises haven’t seemed as enthusiastic about… Read More »A few enterprise takeaways from the AI hardware and edge AI summit 2024
How data visualization strengthens cybersecurity
Cyber threats are more pervasive than ever, putting immense pressure on companies to protect their systems and information. Since businesses must quickly identify vulnerabilities and… Read More »How data visualization strengthens cybersecurity
4 strategies for AI-driven vulnerability management
Harnessing artificial intelligence to manage vulnerabilities opens the door to efficient threat detection and proactive risk management. Organizations of all sizes stand to benefit when… Read More »4 strategies for AI-driven vulnerability management
The critical role of identity verification services in preventing data breaches
In the age of digital transformation, data is considered one of the most valuable assets for both businesses and individuals. Organizations across industries collect and… Read More »The critical role of identity verification services in preventing data breaches
Becoming a Hybrid AI Developer/Scientist
One of the most popular discussion topics these days is AI developer vs AI scientist. Rather than switching from one to the other, I offer… Read More »Becoming a Hybrid AI Developer/Scientist
The Early Days of the Internet
Join Dan Wilson and guest Wes Kussmaul on the AI Think Tank Podcast as they explore computing in the 1980s, the evolution of online privacy, the birth of social media, and the future of digital trust. Discover how PKI and authentic identities can revolutionize internet security in this insightful episode.
A Look at Kwaai’s Personal AI OS
Interview with Kwaai’s Toby Morning and Karsten Wade In the latest episode of the AI Think Tank podcast, I had the privilege of hosting Toby Morning and Karsten Wade from Kwaai.… Read More »A Look at Kwaai’s Personal AI OS
Data modeling techniques in modern data warehouse
Hello, data enthusiast! In this article let’s discuss “Data Modelling” right from the traditional and classical ways and aligning to today’s digital way, especially for… Read More »Data modeling techniques in modern data warehouse
How Knowledge Management Can Reshape Business Operations
Knowledge management is refactoring the way that organizations work.
Defining transformation in the era of AI + FAIR data
Image by Gerd Altmann from Pixabay Every week, I watch emerging tech markets evolve and try to ponder what the changes mean in terms of… Read More »Defining transformation in the era of AI + FAIR data
Amazon Sparrow represents the future of automation and robotics
Goods-to-Person (G2P) is a warehouse technology that delivers the correct item to the right Operator or workstation at the right time. Amazon has been at… Read More »Amazon Sparrow represents the future of automation and robotics
Drone-based IoT Connect Smart Islands
As an application domain for IoT, smart cities initially showed promise but have struggled over the last decade. However, Smart islands (instead of smart cities) may be good for the success of the Internet of Things.
Hands-on data science where ESG matters most
An interview with Nipa Basu, Global and North American Practice Director, Digital Intelligence, GHD Digital Nipa Basu, PhD Dr. Basu leads the Digital Intelligence practice… Read More »Hands-on data science where ESG matters most
Zero Trust Architecture and AI
Interview with Patrick Stingley During this very special 6th episode of the AI Think Tank Podcast, I had the honor to speak with Patrick Stingley, a… Read More »Zero Trust Architecture and AI
New Book: Practical GenAI and Machine Learning – Projects and Datasets
This book is for participants in my AI and machine learning certification program. However, it is now free and available to everyone. With tutorials, enterprise-grade… Read More »New Book: Practical GenAI and Machine Learning – Projects and Datasets
A few enterprise takeaways from the AI hardware and edge AI summit 2024
Image by Gerd Altmann from Pixabay A few enterprise takeaways from the AI hardware and edge AI summit 2024 Enterprises haven’t seemed as enthusiastic about… Read More »A few enterprise takeaways from the AI hardware and edge AI summit 2024
Role of AI predictive analytics in supply chain management
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
Innovating Sustainable Data Storage with SwissVault
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.
There is no such thing as a Trained LLM
What I mean here is that traditional LLMs are trained on tasks irrelevant to what they will do for the user. It’s like training a… Read More »There is no such thing as a Trained LLM
Samsung and Apple’s knowledge-centric approaches to secure, personalized AI on phones
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
A feedback loop alternative to RAG that aligns LLMs with knowledge graph models
Image by Gerd Altmann from Pixabay Discover AI–a YouTube channel run by an unidentified Austrian man who distills and highlights the findings of AI papers… Read More »A feedback loop alternative to RAG that aligns LLMs with knowledge graph models
Samsung and Apple’s knowledge-centric approaches to secure, personalized AI on phones
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
What to consider when selecting a learning model
Image by Malachi Witt from Pixabay I had the chance to listen to a talk that Ivan Lee, Founder and CEO of Datasaur, gave during… Read More »What to consider when selecting a learning model
LLM Chunking, Indexing, Scoring and Agents, in a Nutshell
It is becoming a bit difficult to follow all the new AI, RAG and LLM terminology, with new concepts popping up almost every week. Which… Read More »LLM Chunking, Indexing, Scoring and Agents, in a Nutshell
Zero Trust Architecture and AI
Interview with Patrick Stingley During this very special 6th episode of the AI Think Tank Podcast, I had the honor to speak with Patrick Stingley, a… Read More »Zero Trust Architecture and AI
The road to democratized AI with Kwaai
“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
Cybersecurity practices and AI deployments
For our 4th episode of the AI Think Tank Podcast, we explored cybersecurity and artificial intelligence with the insights of Tim Rohrbaugh, an expert whose career has traversed the Navy to the forefront of commercial cybersecurity. The discussion focused on the strategic deployment of AI in cybersecurity, highlighting the use of open-source models and the benefits of local deployment to secure data effectively.
Quantum leaps in machine learning: Pushing the boundaries of AI capabilities
Image credit: commons.wikimedia.org Machine learning has come a long way in a short time, and it seems like every day, we’re reading about a new… Read More »Quantum leaps in machine learning: Pushing the boundaries of AI capabilities
The impact of quantum computing on data science
The collaboration of data science and quantum computing appears as a new milestone in the future of data science, despite the quick progress that has… Read More »The impact of quantum computing on data science
The impacts of quantum computing on the future of data science
Key takeaways In an era marked by exponential technological advancements, the convergence of quantum computing and data science is a pivotal point of transformation. The… Read More »The impacts of quantum computing on the future of data science
Introduction to autonomous agents from a developer perspective – Part one
What are autonomous AI agents? Autonomous AI agents are systems capable of performing tasks without human intervention. Agents have been around in various incarnations. Most… Read More »Introduction to autonomous agents from a developer perspective – Part one
Role of AI in Web3: Ensuring seamless content moderation for dating websites
As Web3 evolves and transforms into a more decentralized and user-centric ecosystem, the role of artificial intelligence or AI cannot be understated. By leveraging its… Read More »Role of AI in Web3: Ensuring seamless content moderation for dating websites
An Overview of Top Trends in Accounting
The role of technology in accounting is rapidly changing the face of this field in many ways. From chatbots to actively handling the management accountants, from facing the enhanced regulations and demands from clients to well-management of time-consumed works, day-to-day tasks and processes of accounting the machines can do or streamline will help the professionals speed up their work.
More Math Hallucinations with OpenAI, worse with Gemini
This is not just another rant about OpenAI. I actually have something very positive to say, even if in the end, the answer to my… Read More »More Math Hallucinations with OpenAI, worse with Gemini
A neurosymbolic AI approach to learning + reasoning
Image by 10302144 from Pixabay Eric Baum in his book What Is Thinking? defines understanding as “a compressed representation of the world.” Another word for… Read More »A neurosymbolic AI approach to learning + reasoning
Digital twins, interoperability and FAIR model-driven development
Image by Cathrin2014 from Pixabay In July 2023, Teresa Tung, managing director and cloud-first chief technologist at Accenture, gave a Factory of the Future talk… Read More »Digital twins, interoperability and FAIR model-driven development
A feedback loop alternative to RAG that aligns LLMs with knowledge graph models
Image by Gerd Altmann from Pixabay Discover AI–a YouTube channel run by an unidentified Austrian man who distills and highlights the findings of AI papers… Read More »A feedback loop alternative to RAG that aligns LLMs with knowledge graph models
What to consider when selecting a learning model
Image by Malachi Witt from Pixabay I had the chance to listen to a talk that Ivan Lee, Founder and CEO of Datasaur, gave during… Read More »What to consider when selecting a learning model
Scaling knowledge graphs and neurosymbolic AI
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
VR headsets stalled, for opportunities missed, in global health
Preventive medicine and mental health are two areas where VR headsets would have been peculiarly applicable, becoming widely adopted products across hospitals and care centers,… Read More »VR headsets stalled, for opportunities missed, in global health
Revolutionizing business: A look at generative AI’s real-world impact
This cutting-edge area of AI focuses on building models that can create original material, including music, images, text, and even entire virtual worlds.
The music of the Riemann Hypothesis: Sound Generation in Python
Not long ago, I published an article entitled “The Sound that Data Makes”. The goal was turning data — random noise in this case —… Read More »The music of the Riemann Hypothesis: Sound Generation in Python