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• How AI is transforming project management

  As the project management field increasingly embraces AI-powered software, the benefits can help organizations thrive -- but only if the risks are properly considered too.  Continue Reading

• Autonomous AI agents: A progress report

  Now in the early stages of development, AI agents using LLMs might one day number in the billions, operate networks of interconnected ecosystems and alter the commercial landscape.  Continue Reading

• Explore real-world use cases for multimodal generative AI

  Multimodal generative AI can integrate and interpret multiple data types within a single model, offering enterprises a new way to improve everyday business processes.  Continue Reading

• Manufacturing group uses AI for EHS safety compliance

  To pinpoint risky and dangerous incidents in workplace environments without having to sift through thousands of data points, a manufacturing group turned to Benchmark Gensuite.  Continue Reading

• AI, the 2024 U.S. election and the spread of disinformation

  Generative technology-fueled deepfakes could interfere with the November election due to ease of use and power of the technology. The outlook for regulation seems dim.  Continue Reading

• What does generative AI mean for the legal sector?

  Generative AI tools such as ChatGPT are entering law practices, promising more efficiency and less time spent on rote tasks. But risks remain around accuracy, ethics and privacy.  Continue Reading

• A guide to artificial intelligence in the enterprise

  AI in the enterprise is changing how work is done, but companies must overcome various challenges to derive value from this powerful and rapidly evolving technology.  Continue Reading

• Challenges the fintech industry faces with generative AI

  As the new technology has exploded in other industries, financial organizations are also exploring how they can apply it. However, regulatory requirements hinder fast adoption.  Continue Reading

• Democratization of AI creates benefits and challenges

  What happens when you expand the use of AI beyond a circle of experts? To prevent business challenges, leaders must make smart investments in AI tools and training for workers.  Continue Reading

• AI regulation: What businesses need to know in 2024

  The rapid evolution and adoption of AI tools has policymakers scrambling to craft effective AI regulation and laws. Law professor Michael Bennett analyzes what's afoot in 2024.  Continue Reading

• 10 top AI and machine learning trends for 2024

  Custom enterprise models, open source AI, multimodal -- learn about the top AI and machine learning trends for 2024 and how they promise to transform the industry.  Continue Reading

• Compare GPUs vs. CPUs for AI workloads

  GPUs are often presented as the vehicle of choice to run AI workloads, but the push is on to expand the number and types of algorithms that can run efficiently on CPUs.  Continue Reading

• Catch up on the top AI news of 2023

  Look back on a hectic year in AI and get up to speed for 2024 by catching up on some of TechTarget Editorial's top AI news stories from the past year.  Continue Reading

• Five generative AI trends to look for in 2024

  The boom will persist as enterprises become acclimated to the technology. More enterprises will start using genAI systems and organizations will incorporate governance measures.  Continue Reading

• How generative AI could change healthcare

  Generative AI has joined the ranks of healthcare professionals in early use cases from medical research to patient communications. AI at scale isn't far behind.  Continue Reading

• Big money investments, not acquisitions, fuel GenAI startups

  With the generative AI explosion comes a new trend for the tech giants. Instead of buying smaller companies, big cloud vendors are partnering with the startups.  Continue Reading

• Generative AI as a copilot for finance and other sectors

  While many fear that the popularity of large language models could lead to job loss and replacement, some industries such as finance and education are using AI to augment workers.  Continue Reading

• Transformer neural networks are shaking up AI

  Introduced in 2017, transformers were a breakthrough in modeling language that enabled generative AI tools such as ChatGPT. Learn how they work and their uses in enterprise settings.  Continue Reading

• Compare 8 prompt engineering tools

  To get the most out of large language models, developers and other users rely on prompt engineering techniques to achieve their desired output. Review 8 tools that can help.  Continue Reading

• Enterprises weigh open source generative AI risks, benefits

  At EmTech MIT, experts explored the challenges and benefits of adopting generative AI in the enterprise, including the pros and cons of open source generative AI models.  Continue Reading

• Enterprise IT shops more likely to buy GenAI than build it

  GenAI power requirements, the cost of computing and storage, and the high salaries demanded by AI specialists make it unlikely enterprises will take a do-it-yourself approach.  Continue Reading

• Explore real-world examples of AI implementation success

  In 'All-In on AI,' authors Davenport and Mittal explore AI implementation examples from organizations that already made the AI leap with success. Read this book excerpt to learn more.  Continue Reading

• How generative AI is changing creative work

  Text, image and audio generators offer new content creation capabilities, but they raise concerns about originality, ethics and the impact of automation on creative jobs.  Continue Reading

• How do LLMs like ChatGPT work?

  AI expert Ronald Kneusel explains how transformer neural networks and extensive pretraining enable large language models like GPT-4 to develop versatile text generation abilities.  Continue Reading

• Demystifying AI with a machine learning expert

  In this interview, author Ronald Kneusel discusses his new book 'How AI Works,' the recent generative AI boom and tips for those looking to enter the AI field.  Continue Reading

• A customer experience provider's take on Amazon Bedrock

  Alida gained early access to the foundation model service in June. It found value using Anthropic's Claude summarization capability within the service.  Continue Reading

• Custom generative AI models an emerging path for enterprises

  Custom enterprise generative AI promises security and performance benefits, but successfully developing models requires overcoming data, infrastructure and skills challenges.  Continue Reading

• The future of generative AI: How will it impact the enterprise?

  Learn how generative AI will affect organizations in terms of capabilities, enterprise workflows and ethics, and how the technology will shape enterprise use cases.  Continue Reading

• Lessons on integrating generative AI into the enterprise

  At Generative AI World 2023, various industries convened to explore existing and potential generative AI use cases. Review insights from one company's implementation experience.  Continue Reading

• What is the future of machine learning?

  Machine learning is changing how we write code, diagnose illnesses and create content, but implementation requires careful consideration to maximize benefits and mitigate risks.  Continue Reading

• How to build a machine learning model in 7 steps

  Building a machine learning model is a multistep process involving data collection and preparation, training, evaluation, and ongoing iteration. Follow these steps to get started.  Continue Reading

• Designing systems that reduce the environmental impact of AI

  Understanding AI's full climate impact means looking past model training to real-world usage, but developers can take tangible steps to improve efficiency and monitor emissions.  Continue Reading

• Supervised vs. unsupervised learning: Experts define the gap

  Learn the characteristics of supervised learning, unsupervised learning and semisupervised learning and how they're applied in machine learning projects.  Continue Reading

• Generative AI in business: Fast uptake, earmarked funding

  More than half of IT and business decision-makers said they have generative AI on the near-term adoption track, according to a report from TechTarget's Enterprise Strategy Group.  Continue Reading

• What is regression in machine learning?

  Regression in machine learning helps organizations forecast and make better decisions by revealing the relationships between variables. Learn how it's applied across industries.  Continue Reading

• Machine learning regularization explained with examples

  Regularization in machine learning refers to a set of techniques used by data scientists to prevent overfitting. Learn how it improves ML models and prevents costly errors.  Continue Reading

• Build a natural language processing chatbot from scratch

  In this excerpt from the book 'Natural Language Processing in Action,' you'll walk through the steps of creating a simple chatbot to understand how to start building NLP pipelines.  Continue Reading

• Q&A: How to start learning natural language processing

  In this Q&A, 'Natural Language Processing in Action' co-author Hobson Lane discusses how to start learning NLP, including benefits and challenges of building your own pipelines.  Continue Reading

• Data science vs. machine learning: How are they different?

  Data science and machine learning both play crucial roles in AI, but they have some key differences. Compare the two disciplines' goals, required skills and job responsibilities.  Continue Reading

• Former Google exec on how AI affects internet safety

  Longtime trust and safety leader Tom Siegel offers an insider's view on moderating AI-generated content, the limits of self-regulation and concrete steps to curb emerging risks.  Continue Reading

• Attributes of open vs. closed AI explained

  What's the difference between open vs. closed AI, and why are these approaches sparking heated debate? Here's a look at their respective benefits and limitations.  Continue Reading

• Top 12 machine learning use cases and business applications

  Machine learning applications are increasing the efficiency and improving the accuracy of business functions ranging from decision-making to maintenance to service delivery.  Continue Reading

• 8 areas for creating and refining generative AI metrics

  When gauging the success of generative AI initiatives, metrics should be agreed upon upfront and focus on the performance of the model and the value it delivers.  Continue Reading

• 10 top resources to build an ethical AI framework

  Several standards, tools and techniques are available to help navigate the nuances and complexities in establishing a generative AI ethics framework that supports responsible AI.  Continue Reading

• Q&A: Expert tips for running machine learning in production

  In this interview, 'Designing Machine Learning Systems' author Chip Huyen shares advice and best practices for building and maintaining ML systems in real-world contexts.  Continue Reading

• Compare machine learning vs. software engineering

  Although machine learning has a lot in common with traditional programming, the two disciplines have several key differences, author and computer scientist Chip Huyen explains.  Continue Reading

• What vendors must know about the AI assistant craze

  More vendors are introducing products to assist enterprises and consumers complete mundane tasks. But there's a need to be strategic and transparent with these products.  Continue Reading

• What is boosting in machine learning?

  Boosting is a technique used in machine learning that trains an ensemble of so-called weak learners to produce an accurate model, or strong learner. Learn how it works.  Continue Reading

• CNN vs. RNN: How are they different?

  Convolutional and recurrent neural networks have distinct but complementary capabilities and use cases. Compare each model architecture's strengths and weaknesses in this primer.  Continue Reading

• New skills in demand as generative AI reshapes tech roles

  With generative AI adoption on the rise, employers are prioritizing creativity and problem-solving alongside technical skills for roles in software development and data science.  Continue Reading

• How to detect AI-generated content

  AI- or human-generated? To test their reliability, six popular generative AI detectors were asked to judge three pieces of content. The one they got wrong may surprise you.  Continue Reading

• 6 ways to reduce different types of bias in machine learning

  As adoption of machine learning grows, companies must become data experts or risk results that are inaccurate, unfair or even dangerous. Here's how to combat machine learning bias.  Continue Reading

• The implications of generative AI for trust and safety

  Leaving generative AI unchecked risks flooding platforms with disinformation, fraud and toxic content. But proactive steps by companies and policymakers could stem the tide.  Continue Reading

• A look at open source AI models

  Open source AI models have advantages over generative AI services offered by major cloud providers. But enterprises have to weigh the benefits against the costs.  Continue Reading

• IT observability tool proliferation fuels AIOps deployments

  Enterprise Strategy Group's Jon Brown discusses the latest findings in his newly released report on observability in IT and application infrastructures and integrating AIOps.  Continue Reading

• AI existential risk: Is AI a threat to humanity?

  What should enterprises make of the recent warnings about AI's threat to humanity? AI experts and ethicists offer opinions and practical advice for managing AI risk.  Continue Reading

• How data quality shapes machine learning and AI outcomes

  Data quality directly influences the success of machine learning models and AI initiatives. But a comprehensive approach requires considering real-world outcomes and data privacy.  Continue Reading

• How different industries benefit from edge AI

  From manufacturing to energy and healthcare, edge AI is promising to various industries. It brings data processing and analysis closer to data sources.  Continue Reading

• How AI changes quality assurance in tech

  AI and automation have become more commonplace across business processes. In the tech industry, for example, the use of both can enhance quality assurance.  Continue Reading

• 12 key benefits of AI for business

  AI experts expound on these top areas where artificial intelligence technologies can improve enterprise operations and services.  Continue Reading

• Tribe 9 Foods uses digital twin technology from AI startup

  The food manufacturer saves time and money by using the startup's technology to gain insight into what consumers think about products it has released or is considering releasing.  Continue Reading

• Sport teams drive sales leads with an AI digital assistant

  American soccer club Louisville City and the NBA's Milwaukee Bucks use Conversica to target the most promising leads for their sales teams and drive profit for their organizations.  Continue Reading

• 15 AI risks businesses must confront and how to address them

  These risks associated with implementing AI systems must be acknowledged by organizations that want to use the technology ethically and with as little liability as possible.  Continue Reading

• ChatGPT in the current manufacturing landscape

  Industry leaders in manufacturing must understand the challenges posed by ChatGPT and other generative AI technologies to overcome them and reap AI's benefits.  Continue Reading

• ChatGPT vs. GPT: How are they different?

  Although the terms ChatGPT and GPT are both used to talk about generative pre-trained transformers, there are significant technical differences to consider.  Continue Reading

• CNN vs. GAN: How are they different?

  Convolutional neural networks and generative adversarial networks are both deep learning models but differ in how they work and are used. Learn the ins and outs of CNNs and GANs.  Continue Reading

• How construction is an Industry 4.0 application for AI

  Industry 4.0 is best known for enhancing the manufacturing sector, but the construction industry is another good use case for AI and related tools.  Continue Reading

• Businesses benefit from AI-infused Industry 4.0 practices

  It's daunting for a business to adopt Industry 4.0 technologies at scale. However, given the added value of automation and process optimization, the benefits can outweigh risks.  Continue Reading

• How AI has cemented its role in telemedicine

  Many healthcare clinicians rely on AI when performing daily tasks and see benefits that outweigh the drawbacks.  Continue Reading

• Exploring GPT-3 architecture

  With 175 billion parameters, GPT-3 is one of the largest and most well-known neural networks available for natural language applications. Learn why people are so pumped about it.  Continue Reading

• GANs vs. VAEs: What is the best generative AI approach?

  The use of generative AI is taking off across industries. Two popular approaches are GANs, which are used to generate multimedia, and VAEs, used more for signal analysis.  Continue Reading

• How AI serves as a cornerstone of Industry 4.0

  For manufacturing environments to be included in Industry 4.0, they must adopt up-to-date technologies to improve operations. AI should be foremost among them.  Continue Reading

• Snapchat's My AI uses ChatGPT, but not all enterprises can

  The social media app's new AI chatbot uses the latest OpenAI technology. However, OpenAI's privacy policy might make it difficult for enterprises to use the large language model.  Continue Reading

• ElevenLabs and the risks of voice-generating AI

  The startup's technology is popular among content creators and also bad actors who use it maliciously. But the AI voice platform also raises the issue of what's real and fake.  Continue Reading

• VR platform aims to give retailers entry into the metaverse

  Through a partnership with SAP, Obsess integrated the e-commerce platform within its virtual stores to create an interface that engages young consumers.  Continue Reading

• Federal report focuses on AI diversity and ethics

  A national group formed to advance the research and development of AI in the U.S. proposes ways to add more variety among students, educators and researchers studying AI.  Continue Reading

• Implications of AI art lawsuits for copyright laws

  Lawsuits filed by Getty Images and several artists could determine whether generative AI developers can use copyrighted materials as part of their training data sets.  Continue Reading

• How a digital retail firm uses enterprise search

  Glean trains language models based on a customer's documents and other stored content. Its platform sits on users' technology stack to provide for smooth integration.  Continue Reading

• AI use cases in banking create opportunities, improve systems

  AI has become increasingly more common in the banking industry and has found a home sifting through data, improving back-end systems and assisting with customer service.  Continue Reading

• AI examples that can be used effectively in agriculture

  AI technologies can be utilized in agriculture for increased visibility into factors affecting crops, increased efficiency and minimized risk.  Continue Reading

• Four AI trends to look for in 2023

  From a new algorithm law to combat hiring bias in New York City to the growth of generative tools and technologies, AI will keep growing and be used by more enterprises next year.  Continue Reading

• How AI can assist industries in environmental protection efforts

  While technology for environmental protection isn't a new concept, AI advancements empower businesses to achieve sustainable operations.  Continue Reading

• Making avatars and metaverse technologies more mature

  While a digital human is likely to capture the attention of enterprises, those interacting with the avatar see ways the virtual being can be improved to help humans.  Continue Reading

• Evaluating multimodal AI applications for industries

  Various industries, including healthcare and media, are currently making use of multimodal AI applications and have determined that the benefits outweigh drawbacks.  Continue Reading

• Enterprise applications of the metaverse slow but coming

  From holographic avatars to training surgeons, metaverse applications for enterprises are many. But the technology for organizations is still in its infancy.  Continue Reading

• Augmentation a better approach than automation for AI

  Fears that robots will replace human workers grow as technologists create new tools that imitate what humans do. Instead, industries should focus on using AI to complement humans.  Continue Reading

• How AI in weather prediction can aid human intelligence

  AI and machine learning models are becoming more widely used in climate prediction and disaster preparedness to aid experts without replacing them.  Continue Reading

• James Earl Jones, AI and the growing voice cloning market

  The growing text-to-speech and speech-to-speech market is sparking new enterprise applications. However, the technologies also raise concerns about privacy and misuse of the tools.  Continue Reading

• Defining requirements key to manage machine learning projects

  Machine learning projects are likely to fail without proper planning. 'Managing Machine Learning Projects' provides guidance on how to plan by defining ML project requirements.  Continue Reading

• Why and when to consider a feature store in machine learning

  Feature stores exist to make data for training machine learning models reusable. Explore both the benefits and challenges of feature stores that organizations can experience.  Continue Reading

• The long-term answer to fixing bias in AI systems

  The technology is exploding with new developments daily. However, problems with training data can lead to bias. Fixing it requires retraining the data and educating users.  Continue Reading

• The creative thief: AI tools creating generated art

  AI systems such as OpenAI's Dall-E, Midjourney and Stable Diffusion are used to create striking images. But it can be unclear if the images are inspired by others or stolen.  Continue Reading

• Digital twin consortium accelerates growth of the technology

  Through its working groups, the consortium helps organizations deal with challenges in managing systems and data related to the technology. The subgroups publish their findings.  Continue Reading

• Industries leading the way in conversational AI

  Learn how companies in vertical markets are using conversational AI and even partnering with AI developers for software that's tailored to their unique business needs.  Continue Reading

• National Grid saves $2 million by partnering with AI startup

  The gas and electric company used AiDash to realize efficiencies and improve reliability and vegetation management in Massachusetts after a challenging year.  Continue Reading

• How businesses can benefit from conversational AI applications

  Conversational AI tools have traditionally been limited in scope, but as they become more humanlike, businesses have realized their potential and applied them to more use cases.  Continue Reading

• Facing labor shortage, pizza franchise turns to AI phone bot

  Jet's Pizza says OrderAI Talk frees up employees, keeps consumers from enduring long wait times and is an option for those who prefer using the phone to text ordering.  Continue Reading

• New AI ethics advisory board will deal with challenges

  Created by the Institute for Experiential AI at Northeastern University, the board will help organizations without internal audit boards but will face some challenges.  Continue Reading

• The white-box model approach aims for interpretable AI

  The white-box model approach to machine learning makes AI interpretable since algorithms are easy to understand. Ajay Thampi, author of 'Interpretable AI,' explains this approach.  Continue Reading

• How the economic downturn is affecting the AI sector

  Enterprise budget cutting is slowing AI projects. Vendors may not feel the impact now but likely won't be spared. Meanwhile, venture capitalists have cut back investments.  Continue Reading