Despite their strong pain-relieving properties, opioids have become a scourge on society in recent years. Opioids, the class of drugs either naturally or synthetically derived from the opium poppy, bind to the body's opioid receptors in order to relieve pain. And they're one the world's most highly addictive substances. As early as 2014, the misuse of opioids reached epidemic … [Read more...] about How Data Analysis Informs Our Understanding of Opioid Abuse
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2nd Annual Advancing Data Sharing in Government
With the Data Availability and Transparency Act due to be introduced this year, now is more crucial than ever for government agencies to address how they will prepare to leverage the opportunities that data sharing offers. Preparation will also be key in overcoming the barriers that prevent effective data sharing, including the need for buy-in, and a lack of staff data … [Read more...] about 2nd Annual Advancing Data Sharing in Government
Should Consumers Trust AI with High-Stakes Decisions?
Artificial intelligence (AI) is slowly seeping into every aspect of technology. From smart speakers to chatbots, and analytics to automation, AI is becoming the new standard in digital applications and interactions. In fact, the growth of the global AI market in 2019 rose to 154%, and by 2021 it's predicted that 80% of emerging technologies will have AI foundations. Technology … [Read more...] about Should Consumers Trust AI with High-Stakes Decisions?
Data Lineage – How the History of Your Data can Influence the Future of Your Business
Almost every single industry has been revolutionized to at least some degree by data processing. Whether you manage a local restaurant or a massive distributorship, there's a good chance that you've recently made several decisions based on the availability of data that you previously lacked. Fewer people are paying attention to where their data is coming from, however. In fact, … [Read more...] about Data Lineage – How the History of Your Data can Influence the Future of Your Business
Data Analytics Framework: Helps Entrepreneurs to Discover New Insights
Every entrepreneur these days needs valuable insight and data, which helps them to understand and know their target audience. It is also essential for entrepreneurs to know what are their customer's preferences and how they can satisfy most of them. The process of gathering all the information related to business can be termed as big data. There is nothing wrong with saying … [Read more...] about Data Analytics Framework: Helps Entrepreneurs to Discover New Insights