Specifically designed for compute-intensive AI workloads, IBM’s new POWER9 systems increases deep learning frameworks training times by 4x “allowing enterprises to build more accurate AI applications, faster.” Using the PCI-Express 4.0, next-generation NVIDIA NVLink and OpenCAPI, the POWER9-based AC922 Power Systems are 9.5x faster than previous systems. Therefore data scientists have the ability to “build applications faster,…
CB Insights recently announced “the 100 most promising private artificial intelligence companies in the world.” Known as AI 100, the December 2017 San Franscisco event rewarding “teams and technologies that are successfully using AI to solve big challenges,” was held at the A-ha! conference hosted on December 12 and 13. The distinction most likely means that…
In the sometimes arduous journey in implementing artificial intelligence (AI), a ray of hope. Gartner recently has elaborated on 12 steps to help successfully integrate artificial intelligence practices into your organization. The 12 steps can be categorized into four major stages of progress as explained by Gartner research vice president Will Cappelli: “We start in the…
Intel recently announced a new processor for neural network processing for artificial intelligence applications. The Intel Nervana Neural Network Processor (NNP), a silicon destined to “develop entirely new classes of AI applications that maximize the amount of data processed and enable customers to find greater insights – transforming their businesses.” The Intel Nervana technology, will increase data processing…
LG and QUALCOMM will jointly develop 5G and C-V2X (Cellular Vehicle-to-Everything) Technologies for future autonomous vehicles. The two companies will work together in a research center in South Korea. The companies will both bring previous R&D experience, particularly in the 5G area. The 5G knowledge is essential for developing fully connected cars with connectivity, “5 times faster with 10 times lower…
Mobileye, an Intel Company, will start manufacturing a “fleet of fully autonomous (level 4 SAE) vehicles for testing in the United States, Israel and Europe.” They will be deployed later this year and will grow to over 100 vehicles. Geographic diversity is key to implementing Mobileye’s new automobile fleet, since different regions have various driving…
Intel Corporation recently announced Intel and Mobileye have entered into a “definitive agreement under which Intel would acquire Mobileye.” This agreement coincides with an earlier statement recognizing that “making autonomous driving a reality for our customers is the shared ambition behind our cooperation with Intel and Mobileye. This partnership has all of the skills and talent necessary…
H&R Block is uniting with IBM’s Watson* to produce “a new, exclusive, consumer-facing experience,” altering the current 60 year old category. The move “represents the first time Watson will be applied to tax preparation, enabling millions of filers to benefit from the industry-leading expertise of H&R Block’s tax professionals, who will now partner with Watson to…