In 1950, a man named Alan Turing wrote a paper suggesting how to test a “thinking” machine. He believed if a machine could carry on a conversation by way of a teleprinter, imitating a human with no noticeable differences, the machine could be described as thinking. His paper was followed in 1952 by the Hodgkin-Huxley […]
In the Midst of Change: What Can We Expect in Data and Technology for 2021
Click to learn more about author Ravi Shankar. 2020 is a year that will not be forgotten quickly due to the global pandemic and its impact on billions of people around the world. Responses and adaptations to a rapidly different business environment accelerated change in how businesses function and their uses of data and technology. Companies […]
As Account Takeover Escalates, Enterprises Strengthen Identity Verification in 2021
Click to learn more about author Robert Prigge. With over 36 billion records breached in 2020, the amount of personal information on the dark web has skyrocketed, allowing cybercriminals to easily obtain the data needed to impersonate users and take over accounts. In 2021, we’ll see these enterprises take the necessary and long-overdue steps to […]
Tech Thursday: The Changing Faces of Technology
Click to learn more about author Mathias Golombek. From healthcare to tech takeovers, I discuss the latest stories and hottest trends in our Tech Thursday round-up. Saving Face A facial recognition experiment has sparked a heated debate over “reckless findings,” and the world has taken notice. The study was done at Stanford University, where researchers have claimed […]
AI and Analytics: The Facial Recognition Revolution Echoes Across Industries
Click to learn more about author Jasmine Morgan. Imagine a world where you don’t need passwords, wallets, or credit cards anymore; all you need is your smile. Biometrics is still a highly controversial topic. While some people spent fortunes to get the iPhone X specifically for this feature, human rights activists are protesting against other uses […]
Panasonic Begins Offering API for Facial Recognition Utilizing Deep Learning Technology
A new press release reports, “Panasonic Corporation announced that starting November 25, 2019, the company will begin offering an application programming interface (API) for its facial recognition technology to the market in Japan. Panasonic first began R&D into facial recognition in the early 1990s, and has continued to perfect these capabilities in various ways by […]
Netvue Releases World’s First Artificial Intelligence Doorbell
by Angela Guess A recent press release states, “Netvue on Wednesday announced its latest innovation, Belle, a smart doorbell featuring Artificial Intelligence of voice interaction, facial recognition, HD live streaming and motion sensing, in addition to other mainstream functions of a Wi-Fi doorbell product. It offers a leading-edge approach to respond to visitors and surroundings […]
SAP Introduces Machine Learning to Optimize the Shopping Experience
by Angela Guess A recent press release reports, “SAP SE today introduced new technologies, such as facial recognition, machine learning and Internet of Things (IoT), to enable targeted marketing campaigns and help consumers optimize their shopping experience. With its SAP® Hybris® solutions, SAP continues to innovate and invest to drive the future of customer engagement […]
NEC Launches AI Software that Searches Video for Specific Individuals
by Angela Guess A new press release out of the company reports, “NEC Corporation today announced the global launch of NeoFace Image data mining (NeoFace Idm), specialized software that utilizes Artificial Intelligence (AI) to quickly and accurately search video footage, such as content from crime prevention CCTV cameras, for specific individuals. In addition to searching […]
Deep Learning 101: The What, Where, and How
Researchers have tried for decades to create computers capable of learning. Recently, using the human brain as a model, they have had some success. Complicated algorithms have been developed, allowing computers to learn on a limited scale. Deep Learning (DL) is the name used for the process of computers “learning” appropriate responses as they interact […]