I think I’m responsible for data… am I?
It’s more times than I can count on one hand. A business or technology leader tells me they have a lot of good data they want to leverage. In the same breath, he/she tells...
Fauna’s Off-Chain Data Storage For DApps
The blockchain landscape has seen tremendous growth due to the emergence of decentralized applications or DApps. These are applications built on top of Layer 1 blockchains like Ethereum, that execute from programmed code called smart contracts. They perform...
Why We Invested In Klivo — Chronic Disease Management Platform
Excited to announce our investment alongside Valor Capital in the R$ 45M ($8M) series A of Klivo which provides a chronic disease management platform, starting with diabetes and Brazil. Tau Ventures is an AI-first...
The Quality of Analytics Practice: Making It Happen
In my previous blog, “Who is looking after the quality of your analytics?”, I talked about what it meant to ensure the quality of analytics work. We readily speak of using analytics to improve...
GPT-3 writes like a writer, programs like a programmer, and can be … dangerous
In July 2021, the tech industry commented on GPT-3’s abilities, which amazed both programmers and writing professionals. Their raves on the capabilities of the latest software from Elon Musk’s company mixed with dismay over...
Who is looking after the quality of your analytics?
We talk a lot about using analytics to improve the quality of something else. But when was the last time you thought about the quality of the analytics themselves? For many people, unfortunately, this...
Let’s Talk About How Data Biases Affect an AI Prediction
Data is the fuel of Artificial Intelligence (AI). This is my opinion after researching this idea, but probably many experts would agree as the sentiment is widely accepted. Data alone can’t prop up AI...
Why Data-Driven and Technical Marketing Outperforms Traditional Social Media Marketing
When brands consider how to best utilize their marketing budget, many tend to overestimate the influence of social media. While social media can have a sizable benefit towards brand awareness, if marketing efforts cover...
How to Automate Analytics Professionals Out of Their Jobs
I would be a big fat liar if I say I have never wasted time. I’ve been unproductive and procrastinated plenty of times. I have spent hours watching funny dog videos on Facebook (but...
AI Regulation: A European Approach to the Ethics of Artificial Intelligence
Renowned technology strategist Clara Durodié discusses the European Union’s proposed new ethics regulations on artificial intelligence (AI) technology. The ethics of artificial intelligence have been subject to debate for decades. But with AI tools...
Five Common Obstacles in AI Adoption
Artificial intelligence (AI) is making inroads into growing number of industries at every size and scale. Enterprise are reaping the benefits of AI implementation, whether moderately or significantly, in various business functions. International Data...
Why “AI/ML” Will Land Me in Jail, and My Other Pet Peeves
I joke quite a bit about how I am annoyed by a lot of things. I do have a lot of pet peeves, especially as I get older: Oxford commas, sweet tea that is...
A Lazy Man’s Guide to Data Driven Investing
Recently, I’ve read Dr Justin Chan’s piece on Data Driven Investing. I found it quite interesting and eye opening: A Big Data intelligence firm for businesses and investors, used satellite imagery of JCPenney parking lots during the quarter to confirm that...
AI as A Catalyst for Data Governance
“What is the fruit of these teachings? Only the most beautiful and proper harvest of the truly educated — tranquility, fearlessness, and freedom. We should not trust the masses who say only the free...
Three Imperatives for Successfully “Outsourcing” Analytics
I’ve been on the service provider side of analytics for my entire professional life. I’ve also been in leadership positions in which I’ve had to evaluate the pros and the cons of getting external...
The Only AI Exhibition in Korea – AI Expo Korea 2021
On March 24-26, 215 booths showcased the latest artificial intelligence technology at AI Expo Korea - Korea’s only artificial intelligence exhibition. Organized by Korea Artificial Intelligence Association, Seoul Messe, and Artificial Intelligence Times, AI Expo...
The Math Behind: Everything about Principle Component Analysis (PCA)
PCA reduces the dimensionality of data points that are in many spaces. Some ready codes and libraries allow coders to create PCA easily, however, do you know what is PCA and how does it...
Can Synthetic Data Solve Our Data Bias and Privacy Problems?
Nicolai Baldin, founder and CEO of Synthesized.io, talks about the future of sharing data and the power of synthetic data. Synthetic data is a new solution for data sharing needs that’s secure and easier...
First Rule of Data: Don’t Talk About Data
Fight Club knew the rules. Shame data doesn’t. The easy way out is to point the finger at something you don’t understand. Data is usually that fall guy. We are repeatedly told that ‘data is the...
5 Powerful Ways to Increase Sales by Leveraging Data Effectively
If you’re interested in increasing sales, utilizing the power of data could be the right move. Here are 5 ways to effectively leverage data for improving those sales. With the advent of digitalization and technology,...