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January 1, 2015
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Category: Artificial Intelligence
In this blog, we discuss cognitive computing and other technologies with a focus on supply chain management and innovation. Other topics of discussion include digital enterprise transformation, marketing, the Internet of Things, and smart cities. Our goal is to advance the public discussion about how cognitive computing and other advanced technologies affect the world in which we live.
Bradd C. Hayes is the active editor of this blog.
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Narrow Artificial Intelligence and Your Business’ Future
December 29, 2014
While some pundits endlessly debate whether artificial general intelligence (AGI) leading to a sentient machine will ever be achieved, companies focused on narrow artificial intelligence (AI) applications for businesses are making rapid
Machine Learning: What’s It Good For?
December 4, 2014
There is a lot of concern being expressed in the press nowadays about the rise of artificial intelligence and how it could be the beginning of the end for humankind. The two
Machine Learning: A Short Primer
November 4, 2014
“[Machine learning is] an extremely happening area,” Debi Mishra (@debipmishra), principal engineering manager at Microsoft’s New England Research and Development Center in Cambridge said in a recent interview. “If you fast forward
The Dawn of Cognitive Computing
October 28, 2014
By now, most people have heard of IBM’s Watson computing system that famously defeated two past champions on the television show Jeopardy! Watson has moved from competing on game shows to helping
Artificial Intelligence in the C-suite doesn’t Mean Robots in the Boardroom
October 8, 2014
In Accenture’s latest technology vision report entitled “From Digitally Disrupted to Digital Disrupter,” it states, “The ultimate goal is for any business user — from a CEO to a field worker —
Why Artificial Intelligence Won’t Necessarily Mean the End of the Human Race
October 7, 2014
There have been numerous warnings raised recently about the impending doom that could result from continued development of artificial intelligence (AI) systems. The most widely publicized warning comes from the renowned theoretical
Enterra Solutions Partners with SAP
September 4, 2014
Today I am going to deviate from my normal article format to publish a press release that my company, Enterra Solutions®, LLC, distributed today. Needless to say, we are very excited about
Artificial Intelligence: How Algorithms Make Systems Smart
September 2, 2014
“Algorithm” is a word that one hears used much more frequently than in the past. One of the reasons is that scientists have learned that computers can learn on their own if
Artificial Intelligence Systems Will Prove Useful Long Before They Become Self-Aware
August 11, 2014
“Artificial Intelligence (AI) is an umbrella term that is used to describe computers, robots, and software that mimic and act as human intelligence,” writes Disha Bathija. [“Artificial Intelligence: What Is In Store
