AI, You’ve Got Some Explaining To Do

Artificial intelligence has the potential to dramatically re-arrange our relationship with technology, hearkening a new era of human productivity, leisure, and wealth. But none of that good stuff is likely to happen unle Read more…

Ayasdi Seeks to Simplify Topological Data Analysis

As the only commercial provider of topological data analysis (TDA) software, Ayasdi is not inclined to share exactly how its powerful technology works. But the company is working to make the TDA application development p Read more…

How a ‘Nuisance Variable’ Turned Into Potential Lifesaver

There are many rabbits to chase in the world of biomedical research—way too many for scientists to chase them all down in an orderly and methodical way. But thanks to the power of new big data techniques like topologic Read more…

Mapping the Shape of Complex Data with Ayasdi

Machine learning has emerged as the most useful technology for analyzing big and complex data sets. But all too often, it takes a highly skilled data scientists to effectively wield machine learning tools. A company call Read more…