What are the Benefits of Artificial Intelligence? Is AI Good for Humans and Society?

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Artificial intelligence is a fascinating technology that many of us are still learning about. However, AI can also have a significant impact on the world, and that is what I want to discuss today. My name is Eric Kimberling, and I am the CEO of Third Stage Consulting, an independent consulting firm that helps clients worldwide achieve the third stage of success in their digital transformation journeys. While artificial intelligence has been emerging for some time now, it is only recently gaining popularity, and many organizations are exploring how they can use AI to improve their operations.

Introduction to Data Analytics, Business Intelligence, and Big Data

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One of the common areas that we look at and evaluate when helping our clients through their digital transformation is data analytics. Data analytics is becoming more and more important as organizations grow and accumulate data over decades of using enterprise technologies. When you combine that with the fact that data toolsets and data itself are proliferating at a breakneck speed, you can see how data analytics is becoming increasingly important. In other words, organizations have more data than ever before, they’re accumulating data at a more rapid pace than ever before, and data analytics is a way to really make use of that commodity and asset that organizations are developing.

What is a Data Lake vs a Data Warehouse

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Data is one of the most important assets that an organization utilizes and manages but data is only useful if you can properly make use of that data. One of the key ways that organizations can make better use and add value to their data is through data warehousing.

The “Terminator Effect” – The Human Side of Artificial Intelligence

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In recent years, we have seen rapid advancements in fields such as artificial intelligence (AI), predictive analytics, and machine learning. While these technologies hold great promise for improving our lives and making organizations more efficient, we must not forget that they are ultimately designed and operated by humans. What is the “Terminator Effect” The Terminator […]

How Technology Has Changed America

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Technology has had a profound impact on American life, and it has evolved over the years to become more sophisticated and advanced. One of the most significant changes has been the rise of digital technology, which has allowed businesses to reach a global audience with ease.

Should I be scared a smart algorithm will take my job?

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Defining an algorithm Wikipedia defines an algorithm in mathematics and computer science, as a self-contained sequence of actions to be performed. Algorithms can perform a calculation, data processing, and automated reasoning tasks. An algorithm can be viewed as series of steps which performs a particular computation or task. Algorithms were originally born as a child of mathematics – the word “algorithm” coming from the Arabic […]

Managing Change Through Artificial Intelligence Integrations 

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The fear of AI is what will hold some people back from evolving with the times, and that hesitation is only going to be self-defeating. The truth is that there is so much opportunity on the horizon when it comes to artificial intelligence. The key, as an employer and a leader in adopting these technologies, is to manage change effectively and work to garner the buy-in of the nay-sayers in order to see success. Here are the change management tactics to leverage when implementing AI.   

How Amazon Is a Roadmap for Digital Transformation Success

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No matter what type of organization you are, it is safe to say that you probably wouldn’t hurt by adopting some of Amazon’s best practices. Many of us interact with Amazon and, depending on what part of the world you are in, Alibaba daily. These are two massive eCommerce providers that have not only revolutionized […]