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01 Jun

Why Online Education May Not Be A Sustainable Solution In India Despite Free Courses

The Covid-19 pandemic seems to have heralded a new change in education systems across the world. While digital learning has been the modus operandi of professionals looking to upskill in an increasingly automated world, e-learning found a place in the curricula of schools and universities amid the lockdown to ensure academic continuity. With many edtech…

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19 May

With Jobs At Risk, Can A Career In Big Data Keep You Safe?

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It is rightly said that data is the new oil. And while the value of the latter fluctuates widely, data will consistently remain a critical asset. This has been indubitably demonstrated as the world collectively battles a deadly viral outbreak. We may still be months – or years – away from developing a cure, but…

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18 May

Significance Of AI-Based Mental Healthcare Systems Amid Social Distancing Measures

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Advancements in machine learning (ML) and artificial intelligence (AI) technologies have demonstrated emerging capabilities and opportunities in healthcare amid the Covid-19 pandemic. While its detection, possible treatment and prevention is widely spoken about, a topic that is seldom discussed is its mental health ramifications. The mental harm of not being able to experience a normal…

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18 May

Accenture Acquires Byte Prophecy to Enhance AI, Analytics Capabilities in Emerging Markets

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Accenture has acquired big data analytics company Byte Prophecy to meet the growing demand for enterprise-scale AI and digital analytics solutions. Based out of Ahmedabad, the company will improve the IT giant’s capabilities to improve speed and agility of delivering advanced analytics, data and AI solutions to enterprises. The announcement, which follows a month after…

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17 May

Will Globalisation Of Services Accelerate With Remote Work Being The New Normal?

As the world watches the Covid-19 pandemic unfold, an attempt to define a new normal has begun to emerge. With optimistic prognosis giving way to a more realistic expectation of the foreseeable future, organisations are being forced to rethink how their work can be accomplished remotely. This is because enterprise resilience amid an outbreak like…

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17 May

Top 7 AI-Based Chatbots To Choose For Your Business

With its promise of limitless possibilities, artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming more pervasive in business circles. Its capabilities to augment human abilities has been demonstrated across functions, and AI-driven chatbots have played a critical role here.  Integrated with a company’s key messaging applications, AI bots are programmed to automate customer support by simulating a conversation…

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16 May

AI Facial Recognition Vs Contact Biometric Systems Amid Covid-19

The Covid-19 pandemic – and the new reality unveiled by this crisis – has not only disrupted lives but also the arc of several technologies. In what has come to be a significant blow, contact biometric technologies may not only have become redundant but also potentially lethal given the risk it carries in spreading the…

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16 May

How Mercedes-Benz Is Using AI & NLP To Give Driving A Tech Makeover

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Artificial intelligence (AI) has been driving the future of the automotive industry. The road to autonomous cars, although bumpy, has been charged with AI-powered experimentations led by top tech companies like GM, Toyota and Volvo. While we wait for these innovations to become mainstream, these companies are integrating AI capabilities to existing vehicles to support…

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16 May

How Mercedes-Benz Is Using AI & NLP To Give Driving A Tech Makeover

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Artificial intelligence (AI) has been driving the future of the automotive industry. The road to autonomous cars, although bumpy, has been charged with AI-powered experimentations led by top tech companies like GM, Toyota and Volvo. While we wait for these innovations to become mainstream, these companies are integrating AI capabilities to existing vehicles to support…

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15 May

Can Kaggle Achievements Alone Be A Good Metric To Hire Data Scientists?

Kaggle has emerged as a popular platform for existing and aspiring data scientists to demonstrate their skills by solving complex problems across industries. Many companies have been using it to crowdsource answers to discern patterns and solve tough problems, allowing them to evaluate potential employees purely on merit basis. Given that the platform has evolved…

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