Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming businesses and industries worldwide with new data products and services. A recent Stanford University AI Index Report found that about 55% of companies have already implemented AI in at least one business unit or function. To get the best results, organizations need to connect AI and its data activity with their business strategy. So, […]
Women in Data: Meet BetterAI CEO Angel Vossough
The latest installment in our Q&A series with women leaders in data features Angel Vossough, CEO and co-founder of BetterAI. (Read our previous Q&A here.) Angel Vossough spent over a decade working as a network engineer before she founded her first startup, a data-driven company that helped female professionals excel in their careers. During COVID-19, Vossough […]
Data Ethics 101
The term “data ethics” refers to a set of guidelines that ensure data collection, use, and management processes respect privacy and security while safeguarding fairness. This includes considering the implications of data collection methods, the transparency of algorithms used to process information, and how decisions based on data analysis might affect individuals and communities. What […]
Knowledge Graphs: Context, Compliance, and Connections
“Graph is leaving a larger and larger footprint. And that is good,” said Thomas Frisendal in Knowledge Graphs and Data Modeling. Gartner named knowledge graphs as part of an emerging trend toward digital ecosystems, showing relationships among enterprises, people, and things, and enabling seamless, dynamic connections across geographies and industries. Elisa Kendall and Deborah McGuinness, […]
Navigating Data Readiness for Generative AI
Just about everyone in tech agrees that generative AI is poised to hit the business world like a tidal wave. There’s less agreement about when the transformation will occur, and how generative AI will be harnessed to boost profitability. A survey of chief data officers conducted in the second half of 2023 by Amazon Web Services (AWS) found that […]
The Role of AI in Developing Green Data Centers
In an era where sustainability is the focus, green data centers stand as pillars of strength behind the mass protest against environmental degradation. These facilities, designed for efficiency and a minimal ecological footprint, reduce energy consumption and minimize greenhouse gas emissions. By harnessing renewable energy sources, advanced cooling technologies, and optimized server utilization, green data centers […]
Building AI Literacy in Your Organization
AI applications are used across industry sectors – in business data analysis, healthcare, finance, and even in personalized learning experiences. However, the concept of “AI literacy” goes beyond a mere understanding of AI technologies. It’s about critical thinking and interpreting the world around us through AI technologies. It’s about understanding how AI systems work and being capable of evaluating […]
The Impact of Generative AI on Data Science
As businesses adopt generative AI, a technology that creates new content and finds patterns, what will Data Science, the processes and activity geared to getting insights from big data, look like? How will this kind of analytical work change? Will there be an increased or decreased need for data scientists? How should businesses adapt their information […]
What Is Data Reliability and Why Do You Need It?
“Can I trust this data?” In the dawning age of artificial intelligence (AI), this question becomes increasingly critical for individuals and organizations. Data reliability is the cornerstone of an organization’s data-driven decision-making. A recent survey from Precisely identified data-driven decision-making as the primary goal of 77% of data initiatives, yet only 46% of organizations have high or very […]
Graph Databases: Benefits and Best Practices
Graph databases have improved significantly since the 1990s, with new developments and a better realization of best practices. Graph technology has become one of the most popular methods of performing big data research. Its focus on finding relationships and its flexibility make it ideal for a variety of research projects. An awareness of new developments […]