The Changing Venture Capital Investment Climate For AI
The venture capital (VC) world often follows the general trends of the markets. When social media is the in-thing, investors will flock to all manner of social media startups. The same goes for any area of investing from mobile apps to live-work-play co-working places and everything in between.
What Is The Artificial Intelligence Revolution And Why Does It Matter To Your Business?
As a species, humanity has witnessed three previous industrial revolutions: first came steam/water power, followed by electricity, then computing. Now, we’re in the midst of a fourth industrial revolution, one driven by artificial intelligence and big data.
Banks to adopt blockchain in the next three to five years: JPMorgan
JPMorgan has said that blockchain technology has become the foundation for digital currency and fast payments, according to a report by the financial conglomerate.
Why Companies Need Their Own AI Code Of Conduct
Over the last year, I have been immersing myself in a lot of Artificial Intelligence research, including reading multiple books on AI and taking an online class from Stanford on the fundamentals of Artificial Intelligence.
The Coronavirus Lockdown Revealed The Magnitude Of Air Pollution From Agriculture
Satellite images showed noxious pollution vanishing over China and Europe when the world shut down in response to the coronavirus pandemic. But on the ground in Milan, environmental economist Valentina Bossetti was puzzled the air wasn’t cleaner.
Responsible Data And AI In The Time Of Pandemic And Crisis
Enterprises, corporate businesses, governments, and workers are exploring new methods to remain operational amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.
Singapore-based Volopay wants to be the ‘Brex of Southeast Asia’
Small to medium-sized companies that do a lot of international business have to deal with two big headaches: high foreign exchange fees and corporate expense tracking.
Are option grants promoting gender and racial inequity?
You’ve probably seen them on highway billboards and your Instagram feeds: startups promising to get it right on racial and gender inequity when it comes to employee pay.
The road to recurring revenue for hardware startups
If you look at the most successful startups today, you’ll find plenty of proof that the hardware-enabled service (HaaS) model works: Peloton, Particle, Latch and Igloohome all rely on subscriptions along with product sales.
Four keys to building your startup
At last week’s Early Stage virtual event, founders and investors shared some of their best insights about startup building and what they’re looking for in their next investments.
Ethereum mining rewards hit all-time high. Here’s why it matters
Ethereum miners are earning more from ETH fees than ever before. Could the increased activity on the network mean another price jump is around the corner?
US GDP takes historic hit in Q2 as Bitcoin, crypto markets rise
US GDP dropped a mammoth 32.9% in Q2, sharply contrasting with a cryptocurrency market that grew over the same timeframe.
Image processing algorithm allows indoor drones to fly autonomously
A research team from Japan has developed a single-camera machine vision algorithm, making it possible for lightweight hovering indoor robots to guide themselves by identifying and interpreting reference points on a tiled floor.
Leverage AI to optimize customer service outcomes
As offices worldwide shift to remote work, our interactions with customers and colleagues have evolved in tandem. Professionals who once relied on face-to-face communication and firm handshakes must now close deals in a world where both are rare.
Disruptive Transformation - A Way To Change Higher Education
Universities and colleges across the nation are in crisis. These institutions face huge funding shortfalls, their students’ total indebtedness has climbed to $1.6 trillion, and decreased enrollment is likely for September and beyond.