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IBM Launches Watson Works
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IBM Launches Watson Works

Addressing return to work challengesIBM launches Watson Works to address the challenges of returning to the workplaceProvides data-driven insights to help employers...

Towards a Software Defined Power Grid
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Towards a Software Defined Power Grid

Definition and value of a software defined power grid.The Software-Defined Power Grid Is Here in IEEE SpectrumIt’s time to move away from our antiquated, hardware...

Activ Surgical Joins with Qualcomm Smart Cities
From The Eponymous Pickle

Activ Surgical Joins with Qualcomm Smart Cities

Intriguing connection for healthcare in the smart city.Activ Surgical Joins Qualcomm Smart Cities Accelerator ProgramParticipation to include a collaboration with...

Thoughts  on AI in the Future of Work
From The Eponymous Pickle

Thoughts on AI in the Future of Work

How much and in what context will the human touch be most important? Ultimately an important aspect.  Seeing some testing of that now.Does the Human Touch + AIBy...

Google Does Smart Home Virtual Summit
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Google Does Smart Home Virtual Summit

Does this mean more emphasis on 'Smart Home' from Google?   Will like to hear about their plans for ecosystem for the home. Hope to attend virtually.Google I/OBy...

Harnessing Graphs in a New Business Climate
From The Eponymous Pickle

Harnessing Graphs in a New Business Climate

Of interest, upcoming:Tuesday, July 14    8:00 a.m. PT | 11:00 a.m. ETHarnessing Graphs in a New Business ClimateHi Franz,As economies continue to reopen across...

Cough Detection for IOT
From The Eponymous Pickle

Cough Detection for IOT

Fascinating little application for real-time IOT, potentially as an inexpensive detector on a mobile phone.  Quite considerable and instructive detail at the link...

Google and SmartReply in YouTube
From The Eponymous Pickle

Google and SmartReply in YouTube

Been following the use of replies on YouTube, which are very good overall, here a new extension.  More from the Google AI blog.Google brings its AI-powered SmartReply...

Book: Data Preparation for Machine Learning
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Book: Data Preparation for Machine Learning

Just saw this announcement from Jason Brownlee. Have read some of his previous works, nicely done.   This intro starts where it should, at data preparation andData...

Necklace Reminds You not to Touch Your Face
From The Eponymous Pickle

Necklace Reminds You not to Touch Your Face

Clever idea, in a long ago virus example we looked at, we estimated that approximately 75% of transfer opportunities were initiated by face touches.  NASA Necklace...

Math Aware Search
From The Eponymous Pickle

Math Aware Search

Interesting  idea, and in some cases could be useful.  Perhaps search for similar math stated algorithms as starting points for analysis?RIT Researchers CreateRochester...

Reduced Attack Surfaces
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Reduced Attack Surfaces

Quite a term: ... Attack Surfaces ... so government .... but a real issue now.   A former connection, 'Recorded Future' does a good job of talking it in the article...

Robot Adoption in a New Retail World
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Robot Adoption in a New Retail World

Was pointed out to me this was posted and updated:Robot Adoption Trends in a New Retail WorldThe Retail Analytics Council (RAC) recently hosted a roundtable discussion...

On Contact Tracing Apps
From The Eponymous Pickle

On Contact Tracing Apps

Intriguing piece I have only scanned so far.  What got me most interested is that the tracing aspect included a considerable human element, at least if you were...

Seeing Around the Corner
From The Eponymous Pickle

Seeing Around the Corner

The general idea has been brought up a number of times.  Bouncing radar and cooperative systems can get more data, and if we interpret it to detect dangers, weRadar...

Banning Facial Recognition
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Banning Facial Recognition

What I have been thinking.  Specifically, not generally accountable.   Even if the major players stop doing this, others quickly will.Bans on Facial Recognition...

Smart Columbus Connects Everyday Vehicles
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Smart Columbus Connects Everyday Vehicles

Yet another example of using more sensors and connections to build intelligent management of vehicles within large systems.   Just underway.Pilot Test Begins for...

Quantum Computers, Quantum Sensors
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Quantum Computers, Quantum Sensors

Sensors gather measurement data, which is crucial to learning hypothesis about complex systems.  Here an introduction to the concept of a quantum sensor.Quantum...

IOT Devices in the Hotel Room
From The Eponymous Pickle

IOT Devices in the Hotel Room

Intriguing aspects of IOT in hospitality.   Has been less in the area of assistants than I expected.Shedding Light (and Sound) on Hidden IoT Devices in Your Next...

A Consortium for Confidential Computing
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A Consortium for Confidential Computing

Intriguing new effort:The Confidential Computing Consortium (CCC) brings together hardware vendors, cloud providers, and software developers to accelerate the adoption...
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