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Getting the Upper Hand on the Unstructured Data Problem

Unstructured data accounts for the vast majority of data stored in the world today, and it’s growing at a geometric rate. Organizations today may have petabytes of the stuff spread around various object stores and file Read more…

Reggie Townsend Unpacks the SAS Approach to Responsible AI

Since the mainstream release of ChatGPT, artificial intelligence and its promises and pitfalls are on the minds of more people than ever before. Instead of retreating from the risks and uncertainties that AI brings, SAS Read more…

Two Cancer-Fighting Startups Gain a Foothold in AWS

The cloud is a natural place for startups that have large computing and data storage needs but also have uncertain futures. For two startups aiming to stop cancer, including Lyell Immunopharma and Hurone AI, the public c Read more…

Know Your Virome? The Reason Why AI Is Helping Our Health

In 1901, people discovered the first virus that infects humans: yellow fever. Since then, scientists have discovered numerous novel viruses and have estimated that there are 10 nonillion (1031 ) pathogens on planet Earth Read more…

Why AI Alone Won’t Solve Drug Discovery

Verseon is an AI-powered drug company--in theory, anyway. The Bay Area startup does use machine learning to help predict which combination of proteins and drug-like molecules will yield novel compounds to test in the lab Read more…

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Neo4j Finds the Vector for Graph-LLM Integration

The intersection of large language models and graph databases is one that’s rich with possibilities. The folks at property graph database maker Neo4j today took a first step in realizing those possibilities for its cus Read more…

Big Data Career Notes: August 2023 Edition

In this monthly feature, we’ll keep you up-to-date on the latest career developments for individuals in the big data community. Whether it’s a promotion, new company hire, or even an accolade, we’ve got the details Read more…

Databricks’ $1.3B MosaicML Buyout: A Strategic Bet on Generative AI

Databricks is the latest company to place a large bet – to the tune of $1.3 billion – on generative AI. On the first day of its sold-out Data + AI Summit, the company announced a definitive agreement for the acquisit Read more…

Saving Sea Turtles with SAS’s ConserVision App

In case you missed it, Tuesday was World Turtle Day, as designated by the non-profit organization American Tortoise Rescue. Even if turtle conservation wasn’t on your to-do list this week, the folks at SAS have a way f Read more…

Analyzing the AI Landscape: Stanford’s 2023 AI Index Offers a Comprehensive View

The Stanford Institute for Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence (HAI) has released its 2023 Artificial Intelligence Index which analyzes AI’s impact and progress. The data-driven report is a deep dive into topics rel Read more…

This Just In

Sonrai Analytics and Cancer Research Horizons Partner to Drive Precision Medicine Innovation

Sep 6, 2023 |

Sept. 6, 2023 — Sonrai Analytics, a Belfast-based AI data analytics company specializing in precision medicine, and Cancer Research Horizons, the innovation engine at the core of one of the world’s largest private funders of cancer research, Cancer Research UK, have formed a partnership to drive precision medicine innovation. Read more…

University of Queensland Researchers Explore Data-Driven AI Solutions for Sustainable Farming

Aug 11, 2023 |

Aug. 11, 2023 — Artificial intelligence could hold the key to feeding 10 billion people by 2050 in the face of climate change and rapidly evolving pests and pathogens according to researchers at the University of Queensland. Read more…

Clarivate Launches Enhanced Search Powered by Generative Artificial Intelligence

Aug 10, 2023 |

LONDON, Aug. 10, 2023 — Clarivate Plc, a global leader in connecting people and organizations to intelligence they can trust to transform their world, today launched its new enhanced search platform leveraging generative artificial intelligence (GenAI). Read more…

KX Unveils Early Access Program for KDB.AI Multi-Model Vector Database

Aug 1, 2023 |

NEW YORK and LONDON, Aug. 1, 2023 — KX, a global pioneer in vector native real time and high-volume time series data analytics, today unveiled the Early Access Program for KDB.AI, a multi-model vector database. Read more…

Cognizant and Gilead Extend Partnership with 5-Year Service Agreement Estimated at $800M

Jul 24, 2023 |

TEANECK, N.J., July 24, 2023 — Cognizant today announced an expansion of its relationship with Gilead Sciences. Gilead is a leading biopharmaceutical company advancing innovative medicines to prevent and treat life-threatening diseases. Read more…

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