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The Pros and Cons of Remote Working
With more people embracing remote working, is it really the better option? We weigh the pros and cons of cubicles vs the remote lifestyle. → Read More
Why some CEOs aren't buying the freelance economy hype
Despite the hype of this freelance economy, some CEOs are actually returning to traditional employment arrangements. → Read More
Can AI detect fake news?
Traditional media is in trouble. They are no longer the only source of news and information. Internet and social media have become the main platform for news sharing. Pew Research Center Reports indicate that 62 percent of Americans get their news from social media. The rise of social media also means that anyone and everyone can create and share news stories, whether they are true or not.… → Read More
3 AI-related April Fools’ Day hoaxes you may have missed
Eighty percent of marketing leaders say that artificial intelligence (AI) will revolutionize marketing by 2020. AI has already done a great job infiltrating the minds of consumers and marketers alike. → Read More
How your voice will help you understand data analytics
By Christmas 2016, Amazon’s Alexa was in 4 percent of American homes. Apple’s Siri handles more than 2 billion voice queries each week. And approximately 20 percent of Google search queries on Android devices are executed by voice. → Read More
How AI will help us decipher millennials
Let's talk about the millennial generation -- the demographic segment so coveted that marketing managers from all over the globe are fighting over them. → Read More
How AI will help us decipher millennials
Let's talk about the millennial generation -- the demographic segment so coveted that marketing managers from all over the globe are fighting over them. → Read More
Software testing and development: Why bots and AI are the future
With machine learning, bots can learn at faster rates than humans could ever imagine, and they can be experts at software development, too → Read More
5 super-smart gadgets that debuted at CES 2017
CES 2017 is over, but there's still a lot to be said about the gadgets that will come out this year. → Read More
5 super-smart gadgets that debuted at CES 2017
CES 2017 is over, but there's still a lot to be said about the gadgets that will come out this year. → Read More
AI and cybersecurity will be more important than ever in 2017
Artificial intelligence may be the hot trend of 2016, but the term itself opens up a debate. Some praise AI, while others believe reliance on AI is fraught with danger. Others worry about the demise of humans at the hands of our AI masters. Yet whether it is the Internet of Things or health care, AI is only beginning to have an effect. The next big opportunity, in terms of both impact and… → Read More
AI and cybersecurity will be more important than ever in 2017
Artificial intelligence may be the hot trend of 2016, but the term itself opens up a debate. Some praise AI, while others believe reliance on AI is fraught with danger. Others worry about the demise of humans at the hands of our AI masters. Yet whether it is the Internet of Things or health care, AI is only beginning to have an effect. The next big opportunity, in terms of both impact and… → Read More
How chatbots can increase your income from affiliate marketing
2016 was a big year for chatbots, and the whole world is fascinated. These conversational agents are on their way to disrupt many industries and transform our everyday lives. But there are many unique industries that are going to be disrupted by the bots, and the affiliate marketing business is one of them. → Read More
How chatbots can increase your income from affiliate marketing
2016 was a big year for chatbots, and the whole world is fascinated. These conversational agents are on their way to disrupt many industries and transform our everyday lives. But there are many unique industries that are going to be disrupted by the bots, and the affiliate marketing business is one of them. → Read More
5 celebrity chatbots to try
Chatbots are mostly intended to be practical and helpful. They help us with our daily tasks so that we can focus on what we do best. But it's not all serious work. → Read More
5 celebrity chatbots to try
Chatbots are mostly intended to be practical and helpful. They help us with our daily tasks so that we can focus on what we do best. But it's not all serious work. → Read More
The difference between an A.I interface and an A.I. chatbot
A.I. is being incorporated in so many things, and we have seen how A.I. and chatbots will change startups. For those who claim their products are "A.I.-powered," though, I must ask: Are they actually using A.I.? What are A.I. chatbots? Is Siri a chatbot? Will Viv use A.I. to book my flight tickets? → Read More
The difference between an A.I interface and an A.I. chatbot
A.I. is being incorporated in so many things, and we have seen how A.I. and chatbots will change startups. For those who claim their products are "A.I.-powered," though, I must ask: Are they actually using A.I.? What are A.I. chatbots? Is Siri a chatbot? Will Viv use A.I. to book my flight tickets? → Read More
How 4 chatbots responded to random, unrelated questions
Chatbots are not new, especially for this generation. In fact, back in 2000, if any of you had ever been an avid user of AOL Instant Messenger, you probably tried chatting with its bot, SmarterChild. I did. I used it to request movie times and to be honest, called him names too (apparently, he didn't mind). → Read More
How 4 chatbots responded to random, unrelated questions
Chatbots are not new, especially for this generation. In fact, back in 2000, if any of you had ever been an avid user of AOL Instant Messenger, you probably tried chatting with its bot, SmarterChild. I did. I used it to request movie times and to be honest, called him names too (apparently, he didn't mind). → Read More