AI

In computer science, artificial intelligence, sometimes called machine intelligence, is intelligence demonstrated by machines, in contrast to the natural intelligence displayed by humans.

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Chatbots: Friend Or Foe Of Retail?
Chatbots: Friend Or Foe Of Retail?
July 28, 2017  |  Retail

Automation has come to several industries. From manufacturing to customer service, there have been several parts of today’s workforce that have been automated by some...

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Tech Center: Montreal On Tech’s Radar
Tech Center: Montreal On Tech’s Radar
July 25, 2017  |  Tech Center

Known for its delicious poutine, beer and scenic views, Montreal is more than just a place for New Englanders to go for a weekend escape....

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AI/BOTS: Machine Learning Tips Online Fraud Scales
AI/BOTS: Machine Learning Tips Online Fraud Scales
July 25, 2017  |  Artificial Intelligence

Technological advances are pushing the boundaries for what’s possible in a variety of industries. Within the retail industry specifically, artificial intelligence (AI) is moving the...

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Bixby Has Learned To Speak English Well Enough For Mass Release
Bixby Has Learned To Speak English Well Enough For Mass Release
July 20, 2017  |  Voice Activation

Bixby, according to the team at Samsung, is debugged and ready for mass introduction in the U.S.  Bixby has apparently learned to speak English —...

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ObEN Raises $5M From Tencent To Take On AI Celebrity Scene
ObEN Raises $5M From Tencent To Take On AI Celebrity Scene
July 19, 2017  |  Startups

ObEN, which uses artificial intelligence-powered tools to create avatars that look and sound like real people, announced it has raised $5 million in strategic investment...

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Unifund CEO Consumer Credit Caution: “Time To Stop Getting Lost In The Averages”
Unifund CEO Consumer Credit Caution: “Time To Stop Getting Lost In The Averages”
July 19, 2017  |  Financial Inclusion

Credit, and the consumer’s relationship with it, has changed rather dramatically over time. But those changes can only be seen if one takes a big...

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AI/BOTS: Artificial Intelligence’s Impact On Jobs
AI/BOTS: Artificial Intelligence’s Impact On Jobs
July 18, 2017  |  Chatbots

Robots are coming for your job! Run! As more chatbots enter the enterprise arena, as well as the retail industry, for customer service needs, this...

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Mastercard Acquires Brighterion To Further Expand AI Capabilities
Mastercard Acquires Brighterion To Further Expand AI Capabilities
July 18, 2017  |  Partnerships / Acquisitions

Mastercard announced it has entered into an agreement to acquire Brighterion, Inc., a leading software company that specializes in artificial intelligence (AI). According to a...

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Online Lending’s New “Colossus”
Online Lending’s New “Colossus”
July 18, 2017  |  B2B Payments

It used to be that small businesses needing loans could wait weeks or months for a decision from the provider, with pre-qualification steps taking up...

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