In recent months, particularly following the release of ChatGPT, there has been an unprecedented surge in interest surrounding artificial intelligence (AI). This heightened attention spans across a multitude of sectors, including business enterprises, technology companies, venture capital firms, universities, governments, media outlets, and more. As the interest in AI is intensifying, some companies have even […]
Maximizing AI’s Potential: High-Value Data Produces High-Quality Results
With the rapid development of artificial intelligence (AI) and large language models (LLMs), companies are rushing to incorporate automated technology into their networks and applications. However, as the age of automation persists, organizations must reassess the data on which their automated platforms are being trained. To maximize the potential of AI using sensitive data, we […]
Beyond the Basics: Advanced Tips for Effective Data Extraction
Data extraction is a cornerstone in data analytics, enabling organizations to extract valuable insights from raw data. While basic extraction techniques are fundamental, understanding advanced strategies is crucial for maximizing efficiency and accuracy. This article will explore advanced tips for effective data extraction, shedding light on automation tools, leveraging APIs and web scraping techniques, enhancing […]
How a Neuro-Symbolic AI Approach Can Improve Trust in AI Apps
As a cognitive scientist, I’ve been immersed in AI for more than 30 years – specifically in speech and natural language understanding, as well as machine-based learning and rule-based decision-making. Progress in our field is always uneven, unfolding in fits and starts. Those of us in the AI field have witnessed multiple “AI winters” over the […]
Taming Access Creep: Strategies to Rein in Unnecessary Privileges
One of the most pervasive cybersecurity challenges is “access creep” – the gradual, often unnoticed accumulation of access privileges by employees beyond what their current role requires. This phenomenon occurs when initial access rights granted for specific roles are not revoked as employees change positions or their job duties evolve. Over time, this unchecked accrual […]
Technology Audit Processes Are Broken, but Attention and Automation Can Fix Them
Technology audit processes have become increasingly important, as they tie directly to adherence to an ever-growing list of compliance frameworks and mandates such as NIST, CIS, SOC 2 ISO 27001, and others. A component of all these regulations pertains to the integrity of enterprise technology management and requires an up-to-date and accurate inventory of all […]
Data Privacy Through Robust Data Governance: Strategies and Best Practices
Today, more than ever, people are concerned about data privacy. Reflecting this, countries all over the world have introduced privacy laws – GDPR and CCPA being the biggest examples. These laws govern how businesses should collect, manage, and maintain data. This has prompted businesses to reevaluate their data collection operations. But to keep data private and secure businesses […]
Running Generative AI in Production – What Issues Will You Find?
As your data projects evolve, you will face new challenges. For new technology like generative AI, some challenges may just be variations on traditional IT projects like considering availability or distributed computing deployment problems. However, generative AI projects are also going through what Donald Rumsfeld once called the “unknown unknowns” phase, where we are discovering […]
Driving Data Governance: The Role of Data Strategy and Data Literacy Programs
In today’s data-driven world, organizations face increasing pressure to manage and govern their data assets effectively. Data governance plays a crucial role in ensuring that data is managed responsibly, securely, and in accordance with regulatory requirements. One key component and driver of successful data governance is the implementation of a robust data strategy coupled with […]
How AI Tools Can Help Organizations Maximize Their Enterprise Knowledge
AI and machine learning can be revelatory for organizations inundated with a sea of data and grappling to find ways to generate meaningful insights from it. AI tools help identify patterns and trends within large datasets that are often challenging for humans to discern. These tools can be trained to make predictions based on historical […]