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Today’s AI-powered data security solutions aren’t enough on their own
Right now, the need for a wholesale upgrade of the way businesses handle data security has never been more obvious. With each passing day, the threats to that data will grow and become an even bigger source of risk. One need only look at the companies who've fallen...
Looking ahead: the innovative future of iOS in 2019
Apple's iOS has always performed a vital role in making the desired change the industry requires to keep moving ahead. Every year, it looks as if the iOS platform gets revamped and redesigned with more effective and viable features. Even its hardware continues to...
4 must-have artificial intelligence tools for businesses today
When we talk about AI, we think on the lines of a dark dystopian technology that will take over the human race and make us do its bidding. Let’s be realistic since its inception in 1956 AI has made significant inroads towards the collective development regarding how a...
AI provides the foundation for major breakthroughs in cancer treatments
Cancer is a pervasive problem that is becoming more prevalent in the United States and abroad. Oncologists are investing in new technology to improve treatments for their growing number of patients. In recent years, healthcare experts have discovered that artificial...
Is AI changing business intelligence?
Businesses are relying on business intelligence more than ever, but how are the recent innovations from AI impacting this sector? As a technology-driven process business intelligence could garner much autonomy from AI if put to use properly. Of course, business...
How will AI and data technology transform the insurance industry?
When someone talks about artificial intelligence or innovation, the last thing that comes to our minds is the insurance industry. The reason for this is because most people can’t find a relation between insurance and high technology, yet it is one of the first...
5 ways AI is changing content marketing
For consumers, artificial intelligence conjures images of flying cars and personal robots who clean our homes. However, the fact is that AI is already here and has taken form in our modern, everyday lives. Consider the popularity of Siri and Cortana in electronic...
How streaming technology is educating every generation
Streaming technology is disrupting how we learn in the same way it’s changed how we consume entertainment. As an analogy, think of Netflix’s evolution from DVD to streaming service. The humble beginnings of the media giant started with mailing customer’s DVDs....
Ways budding professionals can prepare for the future of AI
The world seems to be fueling a dystopian view of what artificial intelligence (AI) can do. However, no machine can ever be imbued with the intelligence of a human; they slavishly follow indefinite program conditions which have already been laid down by a smart...
Using artificial intelligence to transform employee productivity
In the modern workplace, technology is the real game changer. The majority of businesses today are inclined towards investing in automated systems that are powered by artificial intelligence. The idea is to access data in real-time that boosts employee productivity....
Data analytics and AI: ways to reduce risk and spending in a business
In an age of massive data generation, businesses have more raw information at their disposal than ever before. Many organizations are in the process of figuring out how to turn their data into value. Because every business has aspirations for their analytics program....
3 important ways that AI is helping e-commerce stores dramatically increase conversions
What makes a successful online business? Certainly, there is no one clear answer. There are many (not-so-secret) secrets to selling online successfully - including offering great customer service, excellent products, strong marketing, and so on. However, in today’s...
Want to get started with Artificial Intelligence? 7 easy steps
Artificial intelligence is one of the most significant breakthroughs of the 21st century. Experts from different industries study its capabilities and discover new ways of its application. We call AI an emerging technology, however, scientists have been working in...
How do chatbots work? An overview of the architecture of chatbots
Humans are constantly fascinated with auto-operating AI-driven gadgets. The latest trend that is catching the eye of the majority of the tech industry is chatbots. And with so much research and advancement in the field, the programming is winding up more human-like,...
6 ways to address anonymity and privacy in conversational AI
Artificial intelligence is a great way to help you develop your business online. Most online companies use chatbots for communication. Chatbots play a crucial role in your daily business communication. They open up opportunities for businesses to communicate with...
Young people consider artificial intelligence a threat to future employment: Survey
Add artificial intelligence to the growing list of millennial challenges, along with rising rents and a changing climate. The majority (85 percent) of young people aged 18 to 34 believe artificial intelligence (A.I.) will be a threat to the job market within the next...
How to improve your productivity with AI and Machine Learning?
Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) technology have advanced so much, that it has touched both the personal and professional lives of people. Even if you are only using an eCommerce software or a mobile application, there is a good chance that you...
4 ways AI can resolve your customer service department’s biggest woes
The customer experience is often at the forefront of many business decisions. Obviously, the more pleasant the encounter a customer has with a company, the more likely they will be to buy from them again and recommend it to their friends. But what about when a problem...
Interview with Robin Lougee of IBM on AI in flavor and food product development
I had an opportunity to interview Dr. Robin Lougee, Research Scientist, IBM and ask some questions around IBM's ongoing research collaboration with McCormick & Company in the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in flavor and food product development. Robin is...
Why IBM’s Watson is probably the greatest AI ambassador
In the relatively new and growing world of artificial intelligence (AI), there's no such thing as an industry standard. Developers and programmers throughout the world continue to build and refine new AI techniques and tools on an ongoing basis, often in response to...
Interview with Ravi N. Raj of Passage AI on AI-powered chatbots and trends in 2019
We interviewed Ravi N. Raj, CEO and co-founder of Passage AI, which recently won the Global Annual Achievement Award for Artificial Intelligence in the "Best Use of AI in Education" category for improving the enrollment of a leading online education course provider...
Interview with Dejan S. Milojicic on top technology trends and predictions for 2019
Recently, I interviewed Dejan S. Milojicic, an established researcher, technologist, and former president of IEEE Computer Society, the world's premier organization of computing professionals. Milojicic is a distinguished technologist at Hewlett Packard Labs, Palo...
The dark side of Artificial Intelligence and Facial Recognition
Your face is what distinguishes you from John or Jane in the simplest form of its purpose. But as facial recognition technology keeps making strides with each passing day, people’s faces are now taking on more complex functions. Today, they are used for accessing bank...
Top 7 startups who drive AI innovation in India
The startup scene in India has been blowing up over the last decade with a lot of very successful startups. Especially in eCommerce, customer service, and ride-sharing space. But little has been said about the work going on in the AI space. Although the goal is to...
In conversation with Evan Gappelberg on Augmented Reality & eCommerce
We recently interviewed Evan Gappelberg, an accomplished entrepreneur and CEO of NexTech AR Solutions, which brings augmented reality (AR) to the masses by creating an AR ecosystem featuring eCommerce solutions for websites. We spoke a lot about augmented reality in...
Humanity creeping closer to Skynet – or is it?
Popular culture loves a good doomsday scenario spawned by our own hubris. A prime example is the film Terminator 2: Judgement Day, directed by James Cameron and starring Arnold Schwarzenegger. It was released in 1991 as the first follow-up sequel to 1984's The...
Top 10 most innovative AI companies that are changing healthcare market
Artificial intelligence is playing a prominent role in the healthcare industry. From wearable technologies that can monitor heartrate and the number of calories you’ve burnt. To apps that combat stress and anxiety. The number of advances that AI pioneers have made in...
Business AI: Use cases and applications of AI in corporate sector
The role of artificial intelligence in business is becoming more and more prominent, and the number of organizations that have enabled the technology at the enterprise level is increasing. Indeed, implementing this powerful technology has numerous benefits, including...
5 ways artificial intelligence is enhancing traditional marketing today
Artificial intelligence is already changing the world by making life simpler and more convenient for all of us. It blocks unwanted emails and knows exactly what we like on Netflix. It can even predict future health issues so we can take the necessary steps to prevent...
Bots in learning – AI and personalized learning experience
Teaching is a challenge. Instructors often teach a class of 30 or more students, making it difficult to give proper help and attention to each student. Every student learns at a different pace and in their own way. Many instructors use computer programs to allow...
Driverless trucks, supply chains, AI and Big Data – How does it work?
You would’ve heard of driverless cars. The technology would soon be redefining the way people commute, not only around the world but between and in cities as well. Driverless technology is not only being applied to personal vehicles, but also to commercial...
The truth about Artificial Intelligence and DDoS attacks
The recent developments in DDoS attacks have been unnervingly rapid, not to mention scarily effective. It seems every time mitigation efforts adjust to a new attack type or innovation, something else comes along that upends what security professionals think they know...
15 AI tools that can simplify a marketer’s job
Being a marketer can be hard. The ultimate goal is to make sure that “the most pertinent content reaches the most promising customers at the moments of greatest influence across multiple channels and markets”. But how can it be achieved in the day and age of big,...
AI driven Forex Trading Robot – first of its kind!
A lot of emotions come into a person’s mind upon hearing the phrase ‘Forex Trading.’ A significant percentage of people consider it a way to get rich quickly. And an equally considerable lot consider it equivalent to gambling and a way to invite financial disasters....
How will AI and Machine Learning affect cyber security?
Like it or not - artificial intelligence is here, and it is going to stay. Researchers predict that by 2020, artificial intelligence technologies will be implemented in the majority of new software products and services, which will inevitably change the way we live,...
28 brands using AI to enhance marketing [Infographic]
Artificial intelligence has changed the way marketers work. Companies are using AI to not only help keep track of and analyse data but also to respond to queries via a chatbot and send recommendations or personalised messages. By automating most of the time-consuming,...
9 ways to use Artificial Intelligence (AI) in education
The advancements in the development of artificial intelligence spread all over the world at a tremendous speed and create an incredible hype increasing our expectations. As a matter of fact, it is rather difficult to disappoint a user in an entertaining domain: an...
5 top-notch AI tools to help you grow your blog
Artificial Intelligence is the latest buzzword in marketing and it’s hard to live a day without hearing it at least half a dozen times. But what really is Artificial Intelligence? Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a branch of computer science that theorizes and develops...
Top 6 Data Science, Machine Learning and AI Podcasts you must check out
Podcasts are a great way to educate yourself about a certain topic or to keep up with the latest trends in a particular area. They’re gaining more and more relevance, as the number of podcast listeners is on the rise. Currently, around 50 million Americans listen to...
Man vs Machine: Will AI put our humanity at stake?
ConnecTechAsia Summit speaker, Sharala Axryd, CEO, ASEAN Data Analytics Exchange, shares about the transformative potential of Artificial Intelligence, issues of bias and ensuring the objectivity of AI. The vision of an all-knowing, omni-present intelligent being that...
Does your website need to embrace AI now?
You may have noticed that the talks of AI or Artificial Intelligence have become more and more prevalent on the internet. The impression that people have with regards to it, is mixed with awe to fear. However, can you trust AIs with your business? What can they offer...
Most companies still don’t understand big data and AI — and their potential?
For today’s business, leveraging the power of big data isn’t a nice option -- it’s a clear necessity. For nearly every industry, from communications to energy, architecture to real estate, the power of big data to provide intelligent insight can’t be overstated. The...
Top 28 brands that use AI to enhance marketing [Infographic]
We all know how marketing can enhance sales. However, enhancing marketing requires real skills and creativity. Or does it? Can machines do a better job at promoting, advertising, and ultimately selling products than a creative human being? A complete switch to AI...
Conquering the world – Chatbots gone wild [Infographic]
Chatbots have become a significant part of our everyday lives. Judging by the market situation today, it seems like chatbots are here to stay. Although chatbots aren’t being used to their full potential, the new millennium has brought a change for the better. Chatbots...
20 amazing women in AI, Machine Learning & Data Science
For a very long time, women working in the fields of science, technology, engineering and math were unwelcome and underappreciated. Take for example the story of Katherine Johnson and her colleagues, who made remarkable contributions to the early years of NASA’s space...
The future of Artificial Intelligence – What will it look like?
The world and everything in it are in a constant evolution. Starting with things that were merely Sci-Fi concepts just ten years ago such as holograms or smartphones that can be used to scan your body and check your health, everything is evolving. But the most...
Unlocking the potential of chatbots in eCommerce (Infographic)
Chatbots are conversational tools, capable of engaging multiple users to give structured responses to the most basic queries. Due to their instantaneity and ease of use, they have demonstrated significant potential on E-Commerce websites. As users face issues getting...
AI’s impact on retail – Examples of Walmart and Amazon
Artificial Intelligence or AI is expected to be in major demand by retail consumers due to its ability to make interactions in retail as flawless and seamless as possible. Many of us do realize the potential of AI and all that it is capable of, along with the support...
Poker AI: The rise of machines against human champions (Infographic)
The AI technology has been picking up steam in the past couple of years. It’s no longer a gimmick or a faraway fiction. Scientists from all around the world are slowly but surely cracking this riddle. Sure, they are still a long journey away from creating a true...