Tag: AI

Artificial Intelligence: How far can it go?

After Fridays class and after the recent news of two AI chat bots creating their own language, I wondered to what extent can AI be pushed? Will it be useful after a certain level and When does it all go overboard? But before answering these questions, it is important to know the basics of AI.… Read more Artificial Intelligence: How far can it go?

Six Levels of Autonomous Driving and the Role of Artificial Intelligence

Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning and Deep Learning are all terms referring to the performance of tasks normally requiring human intelligence. One of these tasks might still be driving a car, but how long does it take to get to autonomous cars and what kind of approaches in the field of artificial intelligence are already available?… Read more Six Levels of Autonomous Driving and the Role of Artificial Intelligence

AI in drug development

Without a doubt, artificial intelligence could be very helpful in many areas of the healthcare industry. One such example is Lark, the personal health coach chatbot app. Julia Hu, CEO and co-founder of Lark Technologies, gave us an overview of the app, and its impact on people’s lives is evident. One can quickly see that… Read more AI in drug development

Five AI Research Organizations to Watch

During our Week 5 presentations, we learned about the current state of AI and Haystack TV, Lark and Pinterest’s use of the technology. During the past few years, innovation in the field has accelerated rapidly, enabling a host of new solutions that weren’t possible in the not-too-distant past. As Daniel stated in class, due to… Read more Five AI Research Organizations to Watch

AI and Fashion Forecasting

Among all the industries destined to be disrupted by AI, fashion forecasting is one of the less obvious ones people would think of. The main reason is that the current way forecasting firms conduct these analysis of future fashion trends is a mix of data-driven methodologies and also subjective interpretations by their staff frequently visiting… Read more AI and Fashion Forecasting

Banks' AI: Is it more artificial or intelligent?

For the Week 5 post, I was hoping to get personal and blog about my own experience with AI in Finance. It is no secret that the last 24 months within the financial sector have seen an unprecedented surge of interest in Innovation and technology. Every global bank has implemented an innovation programme or opened… Read more Banks' AI: Is it more artificial or intelligent?

Smart Heart: GPU accelerated deep learning to find better solution for Coronary artery disease (CAD)

“The greatest truth is this: if the health of the individual is not cared for then all the big ideas die when the thinker becomes too ill or tired or burned-out to carry them out. The big thinkers are going to need health on their side to get it done.” Says Ann Garvin an author,… Read more Smart Heart: GPU accelerated deep learning to find better solution for Coronary artery disease (CAD)

Will tech replace nurses?

This spring I took part in a multidisciplinary course at Aalto University focusing on innovating in elderly care. For one week, each of us shadowed a nurse making house calls. This was an eye-opening experience for me, revealing how alone many elderly people are in Finland, as fewer younger people today take care of their… Read more Will tech replace nurses?

Five Thoughts on Analytics, AI and Automation

Companies that leverage analytics and AI to make data driven decisions have a significant competitive advantage over their peers. [1] The flywheel effects of digital platforms are creating dominant players that are not only transforming their core business, but are also launching new businesses in adjacent categories. At the center of the platform is the… Read more Five Thoughts on Analytics, AI and Automation

Utilizing AI for Chatbots

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning are becoming increasingly useful, and there are many applications that can benefit from them. As Julia Hu mentioned while presenting Lark, chatbots are changing user experience and user interaction. Julia demonstrated the capabilities of the artificial nurse, and mentioned that these chatbot nurses have replaced actual nurses, and are even reimbursable by insurance companies! Further advancements in AI and… Read more Utilizing AI for Chatbots