Currently, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning are being used, not only as personal assistants for internet activities, but also to answer phones, drive vehicles, provide insights through Predictive and Prescriptive Analytics, and so much more. Artificial Intelligence can be broken down into two categories: Strong (also known as General or Broad) AI and Weak […]
What Is Machine Learning?
Machine Learning (ML) “…explores the construction and study of learning algorithms.” Furthermore, Machine Learning: “…is about building programs with adaptable parameters that automatically adjust based on the data the programs receive. By adapting to previously seen data, the programs are able to improve their behavior. They also generalize data, meaning that the programs can perform […]
Facebook and Microsoft introduce ONNX, A New Ecosystem for Interchangeable AI Frameworks
by Angela Guess According to a recent press release out of Facebook written by Joaquin Quinonero Candela, “Facebook and Microsoft are today introducing Open Neural Network Exchange (ONNX) format, a standard for representing deep learning models that enables models to be transferred between frameworks. ONNX is the first step toward an open ecosystem where AI […]
Sony Makes “Core Libraries” of its Deep Learning Tools Available as Open Source
by Angela Guess A recent press release reports, “Sony Corporation today announced that it has made its “Neural Network Libraries” (https://nnabla.org/) that serve as a framework for creating deep learning programs for artificial intelligence, available in open source. Software engineers and designers will now be able to make use of these core libraries free of […]
Deep Learning and Machine Learning Differences: Recent Views in an Ongoing Debate
The science of Machine Learning (ML) has been around since the 1970s, but low horsepower processors and limited data forced the progress of Machine Learning to slow down in the 1980s. Ever since Big Data has enabled the use of unlimited “variety, volume, and velocity” business data, Machine Learning resurfaced as a powerful game changer […]
Cognitive Computing Demystified: The What, Why, and How
“Cognitive Computing comes from a mashup of cognitive science — the study of the human brain and how it functions — and computer science, and the results will have far-reaching impacts on our private lives, healthcare, business, and more,” says Bernard Marr, in What Everyone Should Know About Cognitive Computing. “Some people say that Cognitive […]
NICE Introduces Nexidia Analytics – the Next Generation of Interaction Analytics
by Angela Guess According to a new press release, “NICE introduces its next generation interaction analytics solution, based on the Nexidia platform, which sets a new standard for accurate, real-time omni-channel analysis. The Nexidia Analytics solution, which incorporates best-of-breed capabilities from both Nexidia and NICE, uses deep learning neural networks to perform sophisticated audio and […]
CEVA Simplifies Deep Learning For Low-Power Embedded Devices
PRNewswire has published an article describing CEVA, Inc.’s introduction of a new DSP-based offering to bring Deep Learning and Artificial Intelligence capabilities to low-power embedded systems. A comprehensive, scalable, integrated hardware and software silicon IP platform that is centered around a new imaging and vision DSP – the CEVA-XM6 – allows developers to efficiently harness […]
Fujitsu Doubles Deep Learning Neural Network Scale
by Angela Guess According to a recent press release out of the company, “Fujitsu Laboratories Ltd. today announced development of technology to streamline the internal memory of GPUs to support the growing neural network scale that works to heighten machine learning accuracy. This development has enabled neural network machine learning of a scale up to […]
Deep Learning Obstacles: What’s the Lesson?
Historically, Google hasn’t often shared its powerful arsenal of hardware and software technologies, which has helped build its reputation and market dominance over the years. Google has been one of the symbolic forces behind advanced data transmission technologies used across the globe. Yet, Google maintained its strategic strength over its competitors by carefully withholding older […]