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By Brian Irwin AI is no longer just the shiny toy of Fortune 500 companies.getty You may think that artificial intelligence (AI) is something reserved for billion-dollar corporations with rooms full of servers and tech teams working around the clock. But I can assure you this is not the case. AI is more accessible than ever, and it’s no longer just the shiny toy of Fortune 500 companies. In fact, small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) are uniquely positioned to benefit from AI. Why? Because SMBs have to do a lot with very little, and AI can be a powerful tool…
Since ChatGPT was released just over two years ago, its use everywhere from the workplace to academia has expanded significantly. In schools across the country, teachers and administrators have been grappling with how to contend with this new tool. While some say it has benefits, others point out the negatives, like cheating. This is leading to a divide in classrooms across the country with some teachers encouraging the use of AI and others voting to ban it completely.”We believe very strongly that AI literacy, actually teaching kids in developmentally appropriate ways, what A.I. is and isn’t and then how to use…
The University of Pittsburgh today announced the creation of the Vijayalakshmi Innovation Center in Women’s Health Analytics and Research (VIHAR), a global initiative to leverage advanced artificial intelligence tools and global collaborations to address disparities in women’s health. VIHAR is fueled by an investment from Pitt’s School of Medicine and a gift from Vishnu Vardhan and Harsha Vardhini, siblings and co-founders of Vizzhy Inc., a generative health care AI systems company that works to locate the root causes of metabolic diseases and develop personalized health management guidance. “Issues facing women and girls are underrepresented in medical research, which results in…
A groundbreaking artificial intelligence platform, AgeXtend, has identified numerous potential substances that could slow the aging process and improve health outcomes. Developed by researchers at the Indraprastha Institute of Information Technology Delhi (IIIT-Delhi), the AI tool screened over 1.1 billion compounds and has been hailed as a significant step in longevity research.The study, published in the journal Nature Aging, highlights the platform’s ability to predict, test, and validate substances for their potential geroprotective effects—substances that can extend lifespan or combat age-related cellular decline.”AgeXtend helps us predict anti-aging molecules and understand how they work,” Dr. Gaurav Ahuja, a senior researcher on…
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become the catalyst for a productivity renaissance in the high-velocity world of software development, where demand outstrips supply. For professional developers, AI isn’t just another tool; it’s a transformative force that reshapes the entire software lifecycle. Here’s how AI revolutionizes development for those at the forefront of code creation, testing, maintenance, and beyond. Code Creation: Beyond Autocomplete AI has transcended simple code suggestions to become an integral part of the coding process. Tools like GitHub Copilot or DeepMind’s AlphaCode now offer intelligent code completion beyond syntax, proposing entire functions or algorithms based on context, project history,…
Wholesalers in the HVACR sector face an ever-changing landscape filled with rising customer expectations, complex supply chains, and technological disruption. To thrive in 2025, HVACR distributors must have a steadfast focus on sales enablement, specifically expanding digital sales channels to win and nurture customers effectively.To this extent, distributors must explore, assess, and adopt an ecosystem of digital sales tools based on their needs, customer preferences, budgets, and business goals. These tools can include artificial intelligence-based sales optimization, integrated e-commerce, Electronic Data Interchange (EDI), PunchOut, and field-service management (FSM) solutions. Such technologies transform how wholesale distributors streamline operations, serve customers, and…
Delivering efficient and intuitive service management is not just a convenience, it’s a necessity. IT executives are seeking solutions that improve how employees interact with IT and enterprise services. From productivity tools to self-service capabilities, new AI-powered solutions promise to deliver better user experiences, boost productivity, and improve overall business outcomes. The evolution of service management Service management has come a long way from its roots in basic ticketing systems and manual processes. Employees often faced slow resolution times and limited access to information, which hindered productivity. Over time, advancements like knowledge bases, workflow automation, and primitive chatbots improved service…
Google’s seven year ban on the use of artificial intelligence (AI) for developing weapons and surveillance systems has been ended by parent Alphabet. In a blog post on Tuesday about “responsible AI”, written by James Manyika (SVP, Research, Labs, Technology & Society) and Demis Hassabis (CEO and co-founder, Google DeepMind), the firm dropped the promise not to use AI for weaponry, but said it would “work together to create AI that protects people, promotes global growth, and supports national security.” Specifically, Alphabet’s ethical guidelines around AI no longer refer to not pursuing technologies that could ‘cause or are likely to…
Artificial Intelligence (AI) may seem like a complex, futuristic concept to some real estate professionals, but it is rapidly becoming a transformative tool in the industry. Just as technology revolutionized marketing through email and social media, AI is now reshaping how agents generate leads, create content and streamline their daily tasks. By embracing these advancements, real estate agents can boost productivity, enhance their marketing strategies and ultimately, increase their business success. During NAR NXT 2024 last November, Marki Lemons-Ryhal, managing broker and speaker of ReMarkiTable LLC, shared her insights on AI in real estate and how this new technology is…
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain The words “artificial intelligence” are now ubiquitous, their influence having risen dramatically in recent years and their impact being felt in health care and many other job sectors. In health care, artificial intelligence, or AI, has the potential to make drug discovery faster and cheaper and improve diagnoses and treatments. How should AI ensure patient privacy and how can it be used fairly? How might AI improve patient care, increase efficiency, and reduce costs? These are questions that need thoughtful discussion. Dr. Koushik Kasanagottu, a public health expert and assistant clinical professor in the Department of…