Will you let a Robot test you for COVID-19?😷
Will you let a Robot test you for COVID-19?😷
Hello!
When I was in college, Forbes was amongst my favorite print magazines. So, when I got the invite to be a contributor to Forbes.com, I was thrilled! Yesterday, I published my first Forbes article. This edition’s spotlight is based on that. Do check it out.
This newsletter will take you about 4 minutes to read.
I. Spotlight:Â 4 Reasons why AI is not enough
The nasal test for Covid-19 requires a nurse to insert a 6-inch long swab deep into your nasal passages. The nurse inserts this long-handled swab into both of your nostrils and moves it around for 15 seconds.
Now, imagine that your nurse is a robot.
A few months ago, a nasal swab robot was developed by Brain Navi, a Taiwanese startup. The company’s intent was to minimize the spread of infection by reducing staff-patient contact. So, here we have a robot autonomously navigating the probe down into your throat, and carefully avoiding channels that lead up to the eyes.
The robot is supposed to be safe. But many patients would, understandably, be terrified.
Unfortunately, enterprise applications of artificial intelligence (AI) are often no less misguided. Today, AI has picked up remarkable capabilities. It’s better than humans in tasks such as voice and image recognition, across disciplines from audio transcription to games.
But does this mean we should simply hand over the reins to machines and sit back? Not quite.
Your business needs augmented intelligence
You need humans to make your AI solutions more effective, acceptable, and humane for your users. That’s when they will be adopted and deliver ROI for your organization. When AI and humans combine forces, the whole can be greater than the sum of its parts.
This is called augmented intelligence.
Here are 4 reasons why you need augmented intelligence to transform your business. I include some exciting success stories and heart-wrenching tragedies to learn from.
Continue reading on Forbes website (5 minutes) -> Read my Forbes Article
II. Industry Roundup:
1. Wall Street Execs talk differently on Earning calls to please algorithms
3 minutes | CNBC | Bob Pisani
When investors rely on algorithms to decode earning calls, executives try gaming them by using words and speech emotions to fool algorithms! I wrote about this emerging theme in my previous newsletter. Looks like we’re already in a hall of mirrors!
->Â Read the Article
2. These 5 corporate functions got more budget post COVID-19
3 minutes | Gartner
We’ve all heard how COVID is driving the digital transformation of companies. Here are the numbers. IT, M&A, and R&D are amongst the 5 functions that got more money. Check out the survey results to find which functions had their budgets cut.
->Â Read the Article
3. What’s hot and what’s not in the 2020 Data & AI Landscape
17 minutes | FirstMark | Matt Turck
Every year I look out for this roundup of the Data & Analytics industry. It covers the trends, investment updates, and a listing of top companies in the landscape. Two that resonated with me - ‘ML getting deployed & embedded’, and ‘The Year of NLP’.
->Â Read the Post
III. From my Desk:Â
1. Whiteboard video: 5 Roles that every Data Science team needs to hire
In my latest whiteboard, I share the 5 must-have skills and roles in any data science team. With an example, I show what would happen even if one of these is missed.
->Â Watch the Video (4 min)
2. Slides: What really is AI and how will it shape our future?
Last week, I delivered a talk demystifying AI for a non-tech audience. Starting with the curious history of AI, I covered current applications, and 3 scenarios for our future.
3. Upcoming Talk:Â How AI can save lives with the help of satellite imagery
Next week, I’ll be speaking at RMDS Lab’s annual event, IM Data 2020. I’ll show how AI and satellite images can save human lives from the deadliest animal on our planet.
->Â Check out the event (Nov 2 & 3)
It’s election frenzy in the US. Looks like Tensorflow couldn’t keep a cool head during the last VP debate. When a fly landed on VP Mike Pence’s head, it misread it for a dog😆
Yours,
Ganes.
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