Artificial Intelligence is exactly how it sounds, it is intelligence that has been created by mankind. Broadly speaking Artificial Intelligence (or AI) refers to the computer software programs that are designed to 'think' for themselves. For a firmer description, you can check the Oxford English Dictionary definition here. So how does it affect our lives in the modern day and … [Read more...] about What is Artificial Intelligence and How Will AI Affect You in 2018?
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Big Data & Analytics Innovation Summit Singapore 2018
The Big Data & Analytics Innovation Summit is returning to Singapore for its 6th year! Event Date: March 7 & 8, 2018 Event Venue: Suntec Singapore Convention and Exhibition Centre Summit schedule. The guaranteed seniority and insights from across different industries, makes the summit a unique opportunity to learn the latest big data trends, set directions and … [Read more...] about Big Data & Analytics Innovation Summit Singapore 2018
The Post-Algorithmic Era Has Arrived
Last week, IIA hosted our annual Predictions and Priorities webinar, as well as the associated research brief. When we sat down to determine what we should focus on this year, Tom Davenport and I both immediately raised a trend that we've recently been discussing with organizations. After reconciling our semantics, we realized that we were both excited about the same base … [Read more...] about The Post-Algorithmic Era Has Arrived
Big Data, Machine Learning and AI Predictions for 2018
Investment in Big Data and AI shows no signs of slowing down. Here are some of our predictions for the year to come... Automation of human tasks Whilst we're still a far cry from the hyperbolic envisioning of robots taking over our jobs and being cast into a pit of uncertainty, there is evidence to suggest that cognitive technologies are on the rise, and Big Data is helping … [Read more...] about Big Data, Machine Learning and AI Predictions for 2018
How Machine Learning Boosts Personalization in Travel
She opens the browser, puts the cursor in the search bar, types cheap flights from Boston to London, and up pops the first ten links from Google's results page. After some surfing, she lands on Skyscanner filtering the flights by date and cost and selects the cheapest deal from Norwegian Airlines. As Skyscanner aggregates the offers from providers, she again bulk opens multiple … [Read more...] about How Machine Learning Boosts Personalization in Travel
