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How the “Frontier” Became the Slogan of Uncontrolled AI
Artificial intelligence (AI) has been billed as the next frontier of humanity: the newly available expanse whose exploration …
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It's the Numbers and the Process
In the NYT times today. It's not just how many numbers you gather, it's making sure you gather the right numbers. All models include and exclude context measures...
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Free Machine Learning e-Books
Another set of online resources. Here free machine learning e books. The world continues to change in ready access to technical knowledge.
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Big Data Winning at the Casinos
In Forbes: Still think there is real connection between the analytics of casinos and retail. We explored. Simulation in particular is a direct application. ...
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State of Self Checkout
In Progressive Grocer: It is a journey that has been progressing for more than 15 years. Still controversial the article says. Some retailers have removed the...
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Myth of Jobless AI Future
In Forbes: Good piece with a look at the history of jobs and technology. This was similarly written about in the late 80s. Jobs will continue to evolve radically...
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Thoughts about the Essence of Flow
In InfoQ: A concept we worked with in the world of supply chain, but now it is useful in many more domains. Well presented. It is summarized: " ... In this...
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Cognitive Computing MOOC
Via Jim Spohrer. Looks to cover considerable depth.Learn about Cognitive Computing in your spare timeIBM MOOC titled "Cognitive Computing -- Question Answering...
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Data Warehousing v. Big Data
Good points. By Martyn Jones. I heard a manager recently say they had switched from an emphasis on Data Warehousing to Big Data. But they are not the same thing...
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Shopping Cart Invented Today
Have done lots of experimental work with the humble cart/buggy/trolley. Was also invented at the Piggly-Wiggly chain that claims to be the first modern process...
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Retailers and Gamification
A number of interesting Gamification examples in RetailWire. " ... As any adult who has downloaded Candy Crush or Angry Birds can attest, gaming isn't just for...
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AllJoyn to be in New Windows 10
In Time Mag: " ... Microsoft announced last November Windows 10 would pack a technology called AllJoyn. An open source framework that encourages devices to beAllSeen...
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Slide Makeovers for your Presentations
Good short example of how to easily make over your presentations. Also consider Prezi as a more dramatic change.
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Frontiers in Service Science Conference
Service science is an area where advisory cognitive systems are of particular and immediate value. Several of my newer colleagues will be presenting at this upcoming...
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Improved Cardboard VR
In Engadget: Better cardboard. Works for larger phones. Also includes the system working on IOS systems. Easy to try." .... Google brought virtual reality...
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Big Data Cognitive Text Challenges in Health Care and Patent Law
In today's CSIG Call:RP Raghupathi from Fordham presented Big Data Analytics challenges today on our Cognitive Systems Institute Speaker Series. RP presented "Big...
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Book: The Gamification ToolKit
Just received. They write:The Gamification ToolkitDynamics, Mechanics, and Components for the Win, by Kevin Werbach and Dan HunterAn all-new ebook from the authors...
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Using Prezi for Dynamic Presentations
A TED talk example of how to use the slide show alternative Prezi to give a more dynamic form of presentation. Well done, and an interesting topic. Easy to try...
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Learning and the Scientific Mind
Today's ISSIP Talk: Jan Visser, President of Learning Development Institute. Talk: “Building the Scientific Mind: A lifelong human development challenge”.Background...
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Insight to Action Seminar: Linking Predictive and Prescriptive Analytics
Yesterday saw a very good DSC seminar by Mikhail Lakirovich of IBM. This presented how IBM is integrating machine learning methods and decision optimization. They...
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