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DSC Weekly 8 October 2024

  • Scott Thompson 

Announcements

  • Cybersecurity risks are not only growing in sophistication, but also becoming more financially burdensome. While traditional methods of attack such as ransomware, malware, and email phishing will persist, security strategies must now address emerging concerns like the growing prevalence of AI and the near-universal employee use of mobile and IoT devices. Attend The 2025 Threatscape summit to gain insights from renowned industry experts into the risks that lie ahead and discover the most effective preventive and defensive measures against potentially catastrophic attacks.
  • From telehealth to remote patient monitoring to digital therapeutics, healthcare stakeholders increasingly deliver healthcare services via digital technologies. At the upcoming Connected Health event, attendees will glean insights into the real-world evidence and novel use cases for connected healthcare tools, alongside the hurdles to digital health adoption and use. Join thought leaders and industry insiders as they delve into the evolution of technologies that connect patients, providers, and payers, as well as innovative strategies to deploy and scale digital health efforts equitably.

Top Stories

  • Critical Decision Making for Enterprise AI
    October 7, 2024
    by Dan Wilson
    On this episode of the AI Think Tank podcast, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Vincent Koc, an MIT program mentor and a celebrated international keynote speaker. Vincent was recognized among Australia’s top 25 Chief Data & AI Officers in 2020, and he has a global perspective on AI, cultivated from his travels and professional experiences across the United States, Europe, and Asia. During our conversation, Vincent revealed some profound insights into the changing landscape of AI, the challenges of data integration, and the evolving dynamics of the enterprise AI ecosystem.
  • Data Economic Multiplier Effect Explained
    October 6, 2024
    by Bill Schmarzo
    One of my career breakthroughs occurred when I was teaching at the University of San Francisco School of Management. I kicked off a research project to determine how to treat data as an asset on a company’s balance sheet. My aha moment occurred when one of my research assistants made the following comment:“Data isn’t like anything else on the balance sheet. Data never wears out, never depletes, and can be used over and over again at zero marginal cost.”
  • Google head of product on generative AI strategy
    September 16, 2024
    By Esther Ajao and Shaun Sutner
    Google has introduced a slate of new generative AI products in the past year, including its main proprietary large language model, Gemini, and the Vertex AI Model Garden. Last week, it also debuted Audio Overview, which turns documents into audio discussions. The tech giant has also faced criticism that it might be falling behind on generative AI challenges, such as the malfunctioning of its initial image generator.

In-Depth

    • Empowering decision-making with AI in data analytics
      October 8, 2024
      by Edward Nick
      In order to evaluate large datasets, spot trends, and deliver useful insights, machine learning algorithms, and predictive models are used in data analytics to empower decision-making. AI can expedite the process of making more informed decisions for organizations by automating data analysis and enhancing accuracy
    • Python tips: Turn images into text effectively
      October 7, 2024
      by Pritesh Patel
      There are multiple scenarios where you’d need to get the text contained in a picture. For example, when you see a detailed infographic or a poster with words that can be useful for your next project. However, many don’t know the hidden trick of converting images to text form.
    • How generative AI can enhance customer operations, sales, marketing, and software engineering
      October 4, 2024
      by Raj Joseph
      The arrival of Generative AI has triggered widespread attention, prompting every organization to prioritize it, with many transitioning from the “what” to the “how”. This jolt has created a whirlwind pace of innovation across various industries and many companies are already transitioning. The primary focus is to enhance customer experience by increasing the human connection between buyers and brands.
    • The impact of smart transformers on modernizing the power grid
      October 3, 2024
      by Jane Marsh
      Smart transformers are cutting-edge technologies necessary to modernize aging power grids. These data-driven devices can manage electricity in a way that the traditional infrastructure needs to improve. With an even power distribution and a sustainable energy source, smart grids can be the solution to powering homes and businesses efficiently worldwide.
    • How differential privacy techniques protect PII in data analytics
      October 3, 2024
      by Zachary Amos
      Data analytics tools allow users to quickly and thoroughly analyze large quantities of material, accelerating important processes. However, individuals must ensure to maintain privacy while doing so, especially when working with personally identifiable information (PII).  One possibility is to perform de-identification methods that remove pertinent details.
    • DSC Weekly 1 October 2024
      October 1, 2024
      by Scott Thompson
      Read more of the top articles from the Data Science Central community.

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