A $4,000 donation can now provide a whole new home for a family in less than 24 hours
How a non-profit uses additive manufacturing to build affordable, viable homes in the developing world
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IoT and Me: Nest, Machine Learning, and the Smart Device Revolution
Nest, a market leader in the smart devices space, employs machine learning and big data to cater to its customers, push its products forward, and explore new areas of innovation.
Dial-an-Algorithm: Using Machine Learning for Child Welfare Screenings
Should algorithms intervene when child welfare is at stake?
Revolutionizing an entire supply chain: additive manufacturing and the US Army
The US military’s logistics and distribution system is one of the largest in the world, costing US taxpayers over $34bn per year. How will additive manufacturing change the way distribution is done in the Army?
PayPal – Bringing Down the Bad Guys, One Transaction at a Time
PayPal is investing heavily in machine learning to fight against fraud and churn
Chanel’s Foray Into 3D Printing
Chanel, one of the most iconic haute couture houses, has been at the forefront of additive manufacturing compared to its peers. The brand recently debuted a 3D printed mascara that it had been perfecting for over a decade. While the jury is still out on if 3D printing will become an integral part of the luxury retail sector for the future, Chanel has taken a clear stance to invest in the technology for the long term.
Machine Learning at American Water
The largest American water utility American Water (NYSE:AWK) is uniquely positioned to be at the forefront of technological change within the water utilities industry. Machine learning could bring massive operational efficiency improvements to the company, but will require strong commitment to digital transformation in its current business operations practices.
Lady Justice and the Machines: An Algorithmic Approach to Criminal Justice Reform
California Senate Bill 10 (SB 10), which Governor Jerry Brown signed into law in August (2018), fundamentally transforms California’s approach to pretrial detention.[1] As in most states, California previously operated a ‘cash bail’ system, which allowed individuals suspected of having […]
Where is Alpha? – Machine Learning at D. E. Shaw
Can machines outsmart humans in the market? D. E. Shaw believes they can.
How crowdsourcing is changing the Waze we drive
Waze paves the way we are dealing with information about traffic and transportation in cities around the world