SUMMARY: On the surface, big oil investing in GreenTech looks like progress. But the reality is a bit more complicated. Where does industry transformation end, and greenwashing begin? The issue of oil and gas companies investing in green energy is complex. It begs for a balance between the need to…

Generative AI in the enterprise - re-assessing the risk factors Assessing generative AI risks may seem like catching a moving train from behind. New thinking about generative AI… From grid optimization to data management - can AI revolutionize the energy industry? The complexities of modern energy management combine grid management with the incorporation of renewable energ Can AI solve the messy data predicament? Messy data brings a dose of reality to analytics projects everywhere - it's a problem for AI projects as well. But can…

Summary: Digital transformation is sure to run into obstacles. One under-recognized pitfall? The fear of leaving something behind. A vital field lesson revealed the problem — and ways to address it. Consider this real-life scenario: an innovative furniture manufacturer developed a compelling application that allowed potential customers to design their…

SUMMARY: As we attempt to build AI models that achieve fairness, approaches to protecting marginalized groups like differential and disparate impact are considered. However, when you dig into the stats, these methods fall short Differential impact and disparate impact are both concepts used in the context of evaluating potential discriminatory…

SUMMARY: Assessing generative AI risks may seem like catching a moving train from behind. New thinking about generative AI ethics can help to reduce the risks, not the least of which is handling data correctly. Funding an. Artificial Intelligence (AI) project in an organization requires understanding the company’s process. Implementing…

By Neil Raden March 7, 2023 SUMMARY:Amidst the surge of AI hype and consternation, the promise of a sustainable Internet may seem more distant than ever. However, a framework for addressing these issues is still within reach. Here’s one position to consider. I wrote this column based on continuing discussions…

Semantic layers have been around for a long time — but with underwhelming results. Is the concept outdated? No, but something it missing. In the big data era, we need to raise our data abstraction game. Share this article via Facebook Share this article via Linkedin Share this article via…

1. Here’s looking at you, kid — the problematic adoption of facial recognition systems 2. Can AI be an effective tool against disinformation and hate speech? A geopolitical view 3. The last mile in AI deployment — answering the top questions 4. How AI ethics falls short — preserving jobs…

SUMMARY: A new FTC mandate is intended to crack down on AI abuses. How will it work? Are crucial areas of AI abuse overlooked? Here’s my first cut analysis. On April 19, 2021, in a blog titled, Aiming for truth, fairness, and equity in your company’s use of AI, Elisa Jillson of the FTC, in an atypical fashion, put U.S. …