If you ask any computer scientist what the fastest growing field of the industry is, chances are they'll reply with artificial intelligence. That's an expected response because of how rapidly growing and influential this branch of computer science has become. It is part of our lives in ways unimaginable, and most of us carry on with our lives, unaware of how much we rely on … [Read more...] about Why AI Is the Steam Engine for This Time and Age
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The Fall of the High Street and the Rise in Importance of Data
Storefronts and stalls have been around since biblical times, and even now, one just has to walk around London to see stores that are hundreds of years old. Take Fortnum and Mason, for example, founded in 1707 and still trading in the same building. Retail has not fundamentally changed much over the millennia. However, since the internet revolution of the mid '90s and the … [Read more...] about The Fall of the High Street and the Rise in Importance of Data
6 Ways Big Data Is Transforming Transport and the Supply Chain
Our supply chains are the lifeblood of global business. You probably don't need to be reminded of the stakes involved when companies engage in the movement of products throughout the world ” especially if you deal in time-sensitive merchandise like foods, beverages or health care products. Big data, data analytics and machine learning, are bringing enormous changes to the … [Read more...] about 6 Ways Big Data Is Transforming Transport and the Supply Chain
The Death of Passwords in the Modern Age [Infographic]
The complex and unreadable strings that make up a valid password are impractical for ordinary people, and companies are looking for a cleaner way to protect their accounts. Although the password protection system in the computer network has been improved, people have not. When major security vulnerabilities hit big companies, the public will see what the most commonly used … [Read more...] about The Death of Passwords in the Modern Age [Infographic]
To Save Innovation, We Need to Change Science
Science's primary activity is discovery. It aims to explain how the world works and we can use that knowledge to change our world. To do so, over the centuries, the scientific method was developed, and it has proven its value. It helps us answer practical, but often important, questions. Answering these questions often lead to innovations that improve our world. Discovery is … [Read more...] about To Save Innovation, We Need to Change Science
