Innovating in the 4th Industrial Revolution
Throughout the history of mankind, we humans have used our innate curiosity and intellect to radically reshape the world we live in. From our no-so-distance cave-dwelling ancestors to today’s sophisticated space-faring society, in an instant of time (cosmologically speaking) we’ve transformed what it means to live as a human being. Known as industrial revolutions, today, […]
How IoT Will Transform Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
The pharmaceutical industry heavily involves research and development, manufacturing, testing, and quality control. Unfortunately, although these operations sound like they should be using cutting-edge technology, they’re simply not. Many pharmaceutical companies are using manufacturing processes that are decades old and out of date. These processes are a perfect fit for the Internet of Things (IoT), […]
Police Claim Right to Use AI Facial Recognition Despite Restrictions
As a whole, artificial intelligence (AI) applications can be incredibly controversial. AI has been found to be racist, sexist, and biased. If placed in the wrong hands, AI tools like facial recognition could create a situation of life or death. When the Capitol Building was attacked in January, the public worked alongside police departments all […]
Smartphones: The New Way to Train Neural Networks?
We know artificial intelligence (AI) to be a workhorse technology that can take nearly any information and make sense of it. But AI is still running into growing pains as hardware hasn’t caught up to the rapid and accelerated growth that AI software and research are experiencing. The tools behind many AI applications, often neural […]
How Natural Language Processing AI Is Detecting COVID-19 Variants
Natural language processing (NLP) is an artificial intelligence (AI) tool that is used to analyze words, tone, underlying meaning, and phrases. But that’s not all NLP is being used for. Recently, biology researchers from Boston-based MIT started applying NLP algorithms to predict virus mutations and generate protein sequences, allowing them to detect new COVID-19 variants […]
5 Healthcare Technologies That Are Helping Us Fight COVID-19 — Part 2
As we start vaccinating frontline workers and at-risk populations across the world, it seems that the end is in sight for the COVID-19 pandemic. We have a multitude of technologies, old and new, to thank for helping humanity make it through this crisis. From artificial intelligence (AI) applications to UV light, we’ll discuss five more […]
What’s an Algorithm? A Look at the Magic Behind Data-Driven Decisions
The term “algorithm” in computing is inescapable. Found everywhere, it can mean an artificial intelligence (AI) application used in the cloud, for quantum computing, in self-driving cars, on social media, or a host of other technologies. Like programming languages, algorithms are a set of instructions for a computer. Unlike programming languages which dole out very […]
5 Ways the COVID-19 Pandemic Has Changed IoT Data Storage
During the pandemic, a host of new Internet of Things (IoT) use cases has popped up, requiring robust security protocols, strong connectivity, and real-time data storage. These include remote work, remote learning, and increased streaming video and video games. Online shopping is an additional use case that has required companies, their warehouses, logistical organizations (like […]
AI and Robotics Are Revolutionizing Chemical Research
A newly-developed chemical research system has the potential to change the future of drug discovery. The new platform, which uses machine learning (ML) to design artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms and automate molecule production over the cloud without human intervention, was announced at an opportune time: We’re fighting the coronavirus by trying to develop a vaccine […]
5 Big Business Benefits That IoT Brings to the Table
The Internet of Things (IoT) is everywhere today. This deluge of the technology may make it feel like some IoT applications are more necessary and useful than others. For instance, you don’t need a smart home to survive. But smart traffic controls can save time and lives in today’s crowded metropolitan areas. Manufacturing and industrial […]