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February 13, 2019
Uber releases Ludwig, an open source AI ‘toolbox’ built on top of TensorFlow
Want to dive earnestly into artificial intelligence (AI) development, but find the programming piece of it intimidating? Not to worry — Uber has your back. The ride-hailing giant today debuted Ludwig, an open source “toolbox” built on top of Google’s TensorFlow framework that allows users to train and test AI models without having to write […]
February 11, 2019
What the New U.S. Intelligence Strategy Says About Cyber Threats
The United States intelligence strategy for 2019 has been released, covering seven specific themes. Here’s how the United States Intelligence Community will deal with cyber threats: “Despite growing awareness of cyber threats and improving cyber defenses, nearly all information, communication networks, and systems will be at risk for years to come. Our adversaries are becoming […]
5G Readiness Lags — Here’s What to Do Now
Read why David E. Nowoswiat says that we still a far way away from 5G readiness and what we need to do on Enterprise Tech : The coming of 5G was one of the main themes at this year’s Consumer Electronics Show. Computerworld went so far as to say CES 2019 was “all about 5G,” […]
How Facebook Has Changed Computing
Over the past 15 years, Facebook has changed the way we keep in touch with friends, how we feud with family members, how we think about privacy, and how we consume Russian propaganda—not always for the better. But Facebook also changed computing. From Netflix to Uber to Walmart’s website, many of the apps and services […]
Top 10 Ways Internet of Things and Blockchain Strengthen Supply Chains
Read Louis Columbus list the top 10 ways in which combining Internet of Things and Blockchain technology could strengthen enterprise supply chain on Business2Community : Combining blockchain’s distributed ledger framework with the Internet of Things’ (IoT) proven real-time monitoring and tracking capability is redefining supply chains. Blockchain shows potential for increasing the speed, scale, and […]
IBM Blockchain Platform now live in Melbourne
IBM has made its blockchain platform available out of the IBM data center in Melbourne, allowing customers to run their applications on the company’s cloud and abide by data sovereignty requirements. The platform will also be available via the data center in Sydney by the end of March, with the head of the blockchain and consulting […]
Why The Next Evolution Of Global Health Care Will Be Blockchain-Based
Read why Chrissa McFarlane says that the blockchain’s distributed ledger technology can improve security, efficiency, and the coordination of health care systems as an answer to aging legacy infrastructures on Forbes : Health care systems are cornerstones of all modern societies since they provide vital services. As they grow, however, many become less efficient and secure, […]
February 10, 2019
OODA LLC: Helping clients identify, manage, and respond to global risks and uncertainties
CTOvision is now part of OODA LLC. If you have a background in cybersecurity or the military or are a student of decision theory you can probably tell our company name is meant to honor one of the greatest warrior thinkers of the modern age, Air Force Colonel John Boyd. Boyd was an Air Force […]
February 9, 2019
IBM builds a more diverse million-face data set to help reduce bias in AI
Encoding biases into machine learning models, and in general into the constructs we refer to as AI, is nearly inescapable — but we can sure do better than we have in past years. IBM is hoping that a new database of a million faces more reflective of those in the real world will help. Facial recognition […]
How a 14-year-old Hongkonger built an app to help Alzheimer’s patients connect with their loved ones
For many teenagers, their lives typically might revolve around schoolwork and spending time with friends. Not so for Emma Yang. At the age of 14, the Hong Kong-born Yang has already created her own mobile app for Alzheimer’s patients, which has impressed the likes of Microsoft Corp founder Bill Gates and Alibaba Group Holding executive vice-chairman […]
