new Out-of-the-box solutions can help enterprises achieve these goals. If an enterprise can start with half of the solution pre-built for them, their time-to-value is drastically reduced. If a medical practice wants to enable bookings via a virtual agent, ideally, they should be able to write a single prompt and have their platform build out the conversational flows, intent and entity models and integration placeholders that are required. This would allow the enterprise to get a working prototype together in minutes, decreasing time-to-value, time-to-market and overall TCO. It also means enterprises can create use cases that generate material revenue or savings - exponentially increasing the overall value they get from being in the Conversational AI space. — CFOtech Australia, 7h ago

new The kind of problems we face in complex, interconnected rapidly changing systems are “Wicked Problems”. Wicked problems require totally different mindsets to ‘tame’ problems which are the kind of problems most technically trained people try to solve. Tame problems can be plainly stated and have a clear objective that can be reached, measured, and studied so that incremental improvements can be made. Wicked problems are full of unknown unknowns, each stakeholder that views a wicked problem sees and defines the problem differently. As each wicked problem is unique and evolves as you work with it, you can never know if the problem is solved. Developmental psychology tells us that most people are cognitively incapable of even seeing a wicked problem – let alone working skillfully with them. — CEOWORLD magazine, 13h ago

new ...“Our ability to invest in our health and well-being does not need to be competitive with where other dollars are needed in climate change,” Kerry said. “The reality is that investments in health are actually savings. For every dollar that we invest in strengthening health systems (…) you actually see two to four dollars of return on investment and benefits that can happen,” she added. “If we invested in the prevention side of things, we will save money rather than reacting.”... — Climate Depot, 23h ago

new To successfully secure the necessary capital for their startups, entrepreneurs should research and pursue alternative funding sources such as angel investors, crowdfunding platforms, government grants, and strategic partnerships. These non-traditional financing options offer greater flexibility in terms of funding amounts and repayment terms, allowing business owners to maintain more control over their enterprises and potentially accumulate greater wealth over time. Moreover, leveraging these diverse financing channels can provide startups with access to a broader range of industry expertise and support networks, which can prove invaluable to the growth and success of their businesses. — Grit Daily News, 1d ago

new With regard to data, hospitals should make strides in better structuring and standardizing data annotation to provide less biased medical treatments and recommendations. Hospitals, AI developers, and the government should work closely to ensure safe and responsible technology is used. If the government establishes an AI oversight committee, medical AI tools can be better regulated—especially in cases where algorithms are updated (thus requiring new regulatory policies). — Montreal AI Ethics Institute, 1d ago

new Smarter Data Governance: Here, the focus is to reduce the data footprint further by taking some action. We must try and store the data that is a ‘must-have’ and avoid redundant and secondary data that can easily be regenerated from originally sourced data. Faster computing today and in-memory processing enables enterprises to generate reports or aggregated data quickly. These reports may not need to be stored for long periods. Efforts must be made to reduce the data copies. Retention policies must be revisited as per the latest compliance to explore the possibility of data retention periods. Regular dark data and files assessment can help reduce the data footprint by dropping the data that is either redundant or not contributing to the business. — DATAQUEST, 2d ago

new ...“These technologies can support businesses in their pursuit of a more innovative approach which could herald a new era of advanced manufacturing and automation. The route to a more connected future for manufacturing is through using 5G to improve operational efficiency and enable smart factories to streamline their operations remotely,” said Sharp. “The great thing about 5G technology is it can be integrated into any setting. 5G-enabled technology, particularly in the manufacturing industry, allows factories to increase productivity, troubleshoot problems remotely, and boost economic growth. — manufacturingdigital.com, 2d ago

new ...“The other concern is around AI ‘hallucinations, as they’re known, where these models can start making up things not backed by facts – that becomes a big concern. But there are a slew of grounding tools that have emerged and continue to get better. Additionally, there are a number of techniques, a series of very scientifically-based techniques, that you can use to ground and control these hallucinations. — eWEEK, 2d ago

new Improved sales analysis and decision-making through detailed reports: Beyond just processing sales, POS systems can analyze data to offer insights into sales trends, best-selling products, and customer preferences. Such detailed reports guide retailers in making informed decisions about promotions, stock orders, and store layout. — StartupNation, 2d ago

new Some of today’s LLM offerings can already translate software code from one language or framework to another, providing a quick and easy automated way to transform and modernize software code. GenAI tools can support developers’ app modernization efforts, but Gartner recommends limiting their use to small-scale changes. There are significant risks if code isn’t translated accurately, which can happen as a result of generative AI solutions injecting hallucinations and other factual errors into code. — SD Times, 2d ago

new Cons: Although the space leverages UC&C technologies in order to allow for remote participation, the focus nevertheless remains on the physical space. The in-room experience tends to take precedence because it’s more natural to teach to people who are physically sharing the same space. Likewise, digital equity becomes an issue when remote participants are not offered the same experience that those present in the classroom are offered. Often, for effective synchronous learning, an additional teaching assistant, who can monitor chat and far-end participation, is required. Finally, although the support needs over time are lower, integrated systems have a higher initial cost of entry. The additional equipment, the need for infrastructure, the facilities assistance, and the labor for integration and commissioning the system can be cost prohibitive for smaller institutions and at scale. — Commercial Integrator, 2d ago

new The ease of installation and scalability of wireless sensors is a major draw for industrial plant managers. Unlike traditional wired systems, which require extensive and disruptive installation processes, wireless sensors can be easily placed and moved within a facility. This flexibility is crucial for plants undergoing expansions, modifications, or reconfigurations. It allows for seamless integration into existing systems without the need for extensive downtime or structural changes. — Swift Sensors, 2d ago