What would you choose if you have to cross the jungle and could only select either a 4x4 truck or a small car? The 4x4 truck, right? But what if you had to travel hundreds of miles in a city with limited gas? When it comes to Artificial Intelligence, choosing the correct hardware is like…
The importance of unbiased AI algorithms
AI is taking on an important role in all areas of business – helping companies make critical decisions that affect people’s lives, such as who qualifies for a mortgage, how much an insurance plan will cost or how well a medical treatment will fare on certain populations. As I…
There has been much discussion lately about the role of data in making good decisions. Several industry pundits claim that while data is needed, human intuition, or gut feelings, ultimately have the final word in decision making. In fact, according to a Wall Street Journal article, a survey of CEOs from KPMG showed that just…
Required Courses for Aspiring AI Professionals
Last year, I wrote a blog highlighting and suggesting a path to take for a career as a machine learning engineer. Some things have changed since then but many still remain the same. Data scientists, machine learning engineers or other careers in machine learning and AI still dominate the list…
An Innovation Sprint is a Good Way To Find Out if AI Is a Right Fit?
In an article I recently wrote for EnterpriseAI, I addressed how companies can begin to dip their toes in AI before making a long-term commitment, in terms of the time, resources and expense that these projects typically require. An…
In an article that I recently wrote for the Forbes Technology Council, I discussed the central role of corporate culture as the enabler for companies to fully embrace digital transformation.
Before undergoing a digital transformation of any kind – whether it be implementing chatbots, a machine-learning solution or an application modernization initiative -- companies must uncover…
Regulating Artificial Intelligence Projects
Recently, the White House issued a set of guiding principles on how federal agencies should regulate Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the private sector, while at the same time taking care to avoid stifling innovation. While this objective is a welcome step in the right direction, it’s clear that more needs to…
Next Generation of AI Leaders
I recently wrote an article for the Forbes Technology Council that described some of the new jobs that did not exist even a few years ago, but thanks to AI, are in growing demand.Against mounting stories on AI being the next big job killer, I was hoping to shed a hopeful…
Digital transformation has revolutionized the way businesses operate, enabling organizations to leverage data and technology to gain insights and make better decisions. Machine learning, a subset of artificial intelligence, has emerged as a powerful tool for analyzing data and making predictions. However, as with any statistical technique, machine learning is subject to pitfalls, one of…
Digital transformation is sweeping across all industries, including healthcare and insurance. One area where digital transformation can have a significant impact is in predicting member churn. Member churn, also known as member attrition, is a problem for healthcare insurance companies because it can lead to revenue loss, reduced customer satisfaction, and increased marketing expenses. In…