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Do More with Less: Can Machine Learning Help Feed the Growing Population?

Posted on November 13, 2018 by TOM.Morrow

How do we feed a growing population in the face of a changing climate and diminishing natural resources, all while protecting our planet? Monsanto thinks it has the answer: machine learning.

Is Facebook fulfilling its mission of bringing people together or is it splitting them apart?

Posted on November 13, 2018 by Tom Raider

Facebook’s mission is to “Give people the power to build community and bring the world closer together”. However, the way Facebook employs machine learning algorithms promotes a narrow view of the world to its users. How can Facebook improve?

Machines Learning: Caterpillar Inc.’s Metamorphosis into Big Data

Posted on November 13, 2018 by JHarvard

Introduction: Today, there are 560,000 “connected” Caterpillar machines – from back-office forklifts to high-powered 50-ton excavators – that have been outfitted with connectivity solutions designed to cut costs and drive productivity for customers. [1] Caterpillar, the leader in machinery innovation […]

Digital Oilfield: Paving the way to solving the imminent global energy crisis? Is it ready?

Posted on November 13, 2018 by Mohamed Elshorbagy

Exploring the potential of the Digital Oilfield in revolutionizing the oil & gas and energy industries.

Would you stay at a robot’s house? How Airbnb uses machine learning to drive product development

Posted on November 13, 2018 by Alex Ray

Over the past few years, Airbnb has developed machine learning algorithms that change how hosts and guests interact with listings. It's a major departure from their early human-centered design days. How should the young company balance data-driven design with human-driven design?

Partnering with AI: Optum Labs’ Efforts to Improve U.S. Health Care

Posted on November 13, 2018 by Alex Rosenblit

Through industry partnerships, a 200 million life database, and the use of artificial intelligence (AI), Optum Labs is confronting the daunting cost and quality challenges facing the U.S. health care system

Commoditizing Crowdsourcing; How a Distributed Network Helped Build a Business

Posted on November 13, 2018 by AA

Premise uses distributed data collection to gather valuable information for customers ranging from governments to businesses.

Spotify: Machine Learning as Recommendation Engine and Musical Composer?

Posted on November 13, 2018 by Jane S

Spotify has invested heavily in machine learning capabilities to power its recommendation and personalization engines in a competitive streaming environment. Is this a competitive advantage the company can maintain?

Sharing Data to Advance Cancer Care at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

Posted on November 13, 2018 by Theo Williamson

The trend towards precision oncology and machine learning for cancer care is unmistakeable. In a fast-growing industry, however, it is important to consider the risks and unintended consequences of sharing data.

Can Big Data Save The American Machinist?

Posted on November 13, 2018 by WJL

Paperless Parts harnesses big data to give local machine shops a big boost through rapid quotes and access to an Amazon-like marketplace.

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