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Enterprise artificial intelligence AI

• April 13, 2018 13 Apr'18

  Onus is on CIOs to address limitations of artificial intelligence

  Recognizing the limitations of artificial intelligence is step No. 1 for CIOs aiming to reap its benefits, according to AI luminaries at the recent EmTech Digital conference.

• April 11, 2018 11 Apr'18

  Computer vision, machine learning skills help fuel surge in AI jobs

  A report by the world's No. 1 job site, Indeed, finds there are more AI jobs than ever, but job-seeker interest is leveling out. What accounts for the dwindling enthusiasm among job hunters?

• April 06, 2018 06 Apr'18

  Voice computing goes to work with Microsoft Teams addition of Cortana

  Microsoft is integrating Cortana into its Teams collaboration platform. Will it be the baby step voice computing needs to gain traction in the enterprise? The jury is out.

• March 29, 2018 29 Mar'18

  Intel debuts new nGraph compiler for neural networks models

  Built on open source software, Intel's new nGraph DNN compiler takes aim at Nvidia's advantage by making it easier to run neural networks on different kinds of hardware.

• March 27, 2018 27 Mar'18

  Conversational AI: Start by enlisting the big vendors

  It's time to develop a conversational AI strategy, according to Gartner analyst Svetlana Sicular. Her advice: Stay focused on the business case and lean on the AI platform vendors.

• March 27, 2018 27 Mar'18

  Machine learning algorithms: New tool for fighting cyberthreats?

  As hackers use increasingly sophisticated tech to tap into corporate data, machine learning platforms can help companies fight fire with fire by detecting cyberthreats early on.

• March 19, 2018 19 Mar'18

  Gartner issues four-part prescription for data and analytics leaders

  Fake facts, discrimination, complexity and illiteracy are four challenges CIOs and data experts must overcome to reap the value of data analytics. Also, forget about bimodal IT.

• March 15, 2018 15 Mar'18

  ISACA: Build security into artificial intelligence hardware

  A new paper on how to fight off malicious AI recommends adding security features to AI chips. ISACA's Rob Clyde explains why that's a good idea.

• March 15, 2018 15 Mar'18

  Companies ill-equipped to combat malicious AI

  Companies are on the precipice of being attacked by malicious AI but lack the skills and tools needed to put up a basic defense, according to ISACA's Rob Clyde.

• March 14, 2018 14 Mar'18

  'Intelligent tutoring systems' use AI to boost student IQ

  Intelligent tutoring systems that track how a student learns become smarter and more useful with practice, according to Carnegie Mellon University's Ken Koedinger. It's all about the data.

• March 06, 2018 06 Mar'18

  IBM's cloud strategy homes in on developers

  To boost its profile in IaaS, IBM's cloud strategy has shifted focus from CIOs to developers. Whether the multipronged appeal to developers will pan out remains an open question.

• February 28, 2018 28 Feb'18

  Survey: Customer service chatbots aren't crowd-pleasers -- yet

  A recent survey by Chatbots.org found that less than half of consumers find chatbots effective. What does that mean for CIOs trying to integrate the technology?

• February 27, 2018 27 Feb'18

  Gartner's AI 'value chain' offers schema for assessing an AI project

  Analyst Bern Elliot encourages CIOs to approach AI the way a financial advisor approaches an investment portfolio -- with a mix of high-risk and low-risk projects.

• February 22, 2018 22 Feb'18

  Deep learning algorithms power startup's beauty database

  Deep learning algorithms are changing how we drive cars and navigate outer space. What about saving our skin? Silicon Valley startup Proven Beauty has a plan.

• February 12, 2018 12 Feb'18

  Neurala claims 'lifelong deep neural nets' don't forget

  Boston startup Neurala says it has developed deep neural networks that can learn on the fly. Neurala's COO Heather Ames explains.