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A Hot Hand May Dunk On AI When It Comes To NCAA Basketball Bracket Picks

A Hot Hand May Dunk On AI When It Comes To NCAA Basketball Bracket Picks

Digital CXO, March 20, 2024

Can artificial intelligence and other types of data analytics pick a Final Four in this year’s NCAA basketball tournament? Given all the computing power available these days and the wealth of data available, picking winners should be a no brainer. Add in the power of artificial intelligence and the results should be a foregone conclusion.

United Airlines had a bad few weeks — should air travelers be worried?

United Airlines had a bad few weeks — should air travelers be worried?

The Hill, March 20, 2024

United Airlines has suffered a recent spate of flight incidents. They range from a tire falling off an airplane on takeoff from San Francisco International, an engine fire on a flight from Houston InterContinental to Fort Myers, an airplane sliding off the runway at Houston Intercontinental and a hydraulic system failure on a flight from San Francisco International to Mexico City. To throw even more gasoline on the fire, this weekend an external panel mysteriously disappeared off a United flight. In all incidences, there were no fatalities or injuries. 

Speed Up CHIPS Funding, Before It’s Too Late

Speed Up CHIPS Funding, Before It’s Too Late

Industry Week, March 19, 2024

Two landmark events happened on Capitol Hill in August 2022: The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) was passed, and the CHIPS and Science Act signed. Both acts hold promise to increase supply chain resilience and reduce dependence on China. Both seek to use federal incentives like tax credits and subsidies to strengthen domestic production in the semiconductor and clean-energy sectors.

The risks of generative AI and deepfakes in the marketing research industry

The risks of generative AI and deepfakes in the marketing research industry

Quirks, March 19, 2024

Generative artificial intelligence – the use of computers to generate words, images, voice and videos indistinguishable from human-created content – is transforming every industry. Technology advances and new use cases appear daily with no slowdown in sight as gen AI is estimated to add $30 trillion annually to the world economy by 2030. Much of the impact is positive, including the ability to quickly synthesize massive quantities of data and text, freeing humans to spend their time on more creative tasks where we still excel. But there are also serious risks that must be mitigated.

After Park City Wind failure, can Connecticut offshore wind rebound?

After Park City Wind failure, can Connecticut offshore wind rebound?

WSHU, March 18, 2024

In December 2019, Connecticut announced the largest purchase of renewable energy in state history. Providing 804 megawatts of offshore wind power, Avangrid’s Park City Wind Project promised the equivalent of 14% of the state’s electricity supply, $890 million in direct economic development, improved grid reliability during the winter and the opportunity to slash over 25 million tons of carbon dioxide emissions.

3 Ways To Use AI For Strategic Decision Making

3 Ways To Use AI For Strategic Decision Making

Forbes, March 15, 2024

Leadership discussions on AI often center on defining an AI strategy, much like formulating plans for marketing or operations. Yet, a more profound and potentially impactful prospect is emerging: embedding AI at the heart of strategic decision-making.

Pennsylvania Professors Find Range of Uses for AI

Pennsylvania Professors Find Range of Uses for AI

Government Technology, March 15, 2024

Some universities have wholeheartedly embraced the technology, such as the University of Pennsylvania, which now offers an AI degree. Others like Penn State and Duquesne University leave it to the professors' discretion.

AI hallucination mitigation: two brains are better than one

AI hallucination mitigation: two brains are better than one

Tech Register, March 14, 2024

As generative AI (genAI) continues to move into broad use by the public and various enterprises, its adoption is sometimes plagued by errors, copyright infringement issues and outright hallucinations, undermining trust in its accuracy.

What Is Google Gemini?

What Is Google Gemini?

BuiltIn, March 13, 2024

Here’s everything you need to know about Google’s latest generative AI model.

10 Underrated Women in AI to Watchout For

10 Underrated Women in AI to Watchout For

Analytics India Magazine, March 12, 2024

In a tech world where diversity is critical yet often overlooked, unsung women are enriching the AI field with innovations that promise a future where technology is as diverse as the society it serves.