Artificial Intelligence
When Not to Use Analytics Paid Members Public
In my fifty weekly posts so far this year, almost every single one has advocated for the application of analytics and artificial intelligence (AI). While this is often the most sensible course of action, it is just as important to consider when not to use data. As they say: if
How to Convince Your Management to Take Analytics & AI Seriously Paid Members Public
As demonstrated by the global demand for talent, most organisations have now woken up to the importance and potential impact of data, analytics, and AI. Yet discussions with employees across for-profit, non-profit, and governmental organisations have exposed an interesting paradox. Even in those cases where their executive teams have decided
Back to School: Three Things I Learned From a Machine Learning Nanodegree Paid Members Public
At work I spend a lot of time thinking about machine learning (ML), both in terms of how to apply it and the practicalities of enabling an organisation to do so. Occasionally I even stand on stage and talk about the subject at conferences, lamenting the fact that deep learning
If You Are Serious About AI, You Had Better Get Serious About Data Quality Paid Members Public
Ah, data quality. Almost as unpopular a cocktail party topic as data governance. Yet like that walking punchline Chandler Bing [https://qstar.ai/the-one-where-friends-least-popular-character-ended-up-with-the-sexiest-job-of-the-21st-century/] , data quality is about to enter its defining decade. It will most certainly have the last laugh. This is because you cannot build AI products that
Putting the AI in LemonAIde: Practical Applications of Artificial Intelligence Paid Members Public
Though you might not have realised it if you live in England, summer is here. Once upon a time, this meant kids would take to the sidewalks to hawk their non-alcoholic beverages. Other than providing their pint-size proprietors with supplementary income, lemonade stands are a helpful microcosm when considering the
Appropriate Intelligence: Responsibly Applying AI in the Real World Paid Members Public
We are currently at peak popularity when it comes to artificial intelligence — at least, if you believe that Google’s global search data is a valid proxy for interest in this subject. What is noteworthy is that until only a few years ago searches for this topic were declining. So,
Yes, Machine Learning is Cool. But is Your Organisation Ready Yet? Paid Members Public
FOMO, or fear of missing out, is a powerful phenomenon. It is like a type of hunger that gnaws at your soul, a constant pressure at the back of your mind, letting you know that no matter what it is you are doing at this moment — you are not a
How Long Will Human in the Loop Decision Making Remain Responsible? Paid Members Public
Fatal autonomous vehicle crashes [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_self-driving_car_fatalities] have consistently made front-page news. Journalists have mused whether we have become too complacent [https://insideevs.com/news/338543/test-shows-why-a-tesla-on-autopilot-might-crash-into-parked-car/] in accepting the capabilities of automated systems, or if our obsession with Artificial Intelligence has lead