COVID-19
Here’s How Data Science Can Help Solve Global Crises
Global disruptions are growing more complex, taxing the capacities of social impact organizations and governments on the front lines. Innovative companies use data science to improve every aspect of their operations, but those sophisticated tools aren’t available to many organizations and governments. Companies, funders and global institutions together can help organizations and governments build a …
MIT Engineers Develop Sensors For Face Masks That Help Gauge Fit
Wearing a mask can help prevent the spread of viruses such as SARS-CoV-2, but a mask’s effectiveness depends on how well it fits. Currently, there are no simple ways to measure the fit of a mask, but a new sensor developed at MIT could make it much easier to ensure a good fit. The sensor, …
Machine Learning Model Finds COVID-19 Risks For Cancer Patients
If a cancer patient tests positive for COVID-19, are they more likely to become hospitalized from the disease? That depends on certain risk factors, according to a new study by researchers at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) and the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), who looked to identify cancer-related risks for poor outcomes from COVID-19. Analyzing one of …
Creating Better Virtual Backdrops For Video Calling, Remote Presence, And AR
Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, many of us have become accustomed to using or viewing virtual backgrounds and background filters when video chatting with friends, coworkers, or family. Altering our backgrounds during video calls gives us greater control over our environments, helping us eliminate distractions, protect the privacy of the people and spaces …
How Retailers Can Meet Consumers’ Growing Demand For Sustainability And Hybrid Shopping Experiences
Consumer shopping preferences have changed greatly since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic two years ago. A new global study from the IBM Institute for Business Value (IBV) and National Retail Federation (NRF) helps quantify what I discuss with clients every day – consumer expectations have increased, and so retailers and brands must work to meet the …
IBM Digital Health Pass Integrating With Healthcare IT Leaders Healthy Returns Practice To Provide COVID-19 Digital Credentials
IBM (NYSE: IBM) Watson Health and Healthcare IT Leaders today announced the integration of IBM Digital Health Pass with Healthcare IT Leaders Healthy Returns, a comprehensive suite of enterprise COVID-19 services. The IBM Digital Health Pass is designed to enable organizations to verify COVID-19 test results or vaccination status for employees, customers and visitors entering their site, such as …
Harmful Content Can Evolve Quickly. Facebook’s New AI System Adapts To Tackle It.
Harmful content can evolve rapidly — whether fueled by current events or by people looking for new ways to evade our systems — and it’s crucial for AI systems to evolve alongside it. But AI needs to learn what to look for and it typically takes several months to collect and label thousands, if not …
Intel At AWS re:Invent 2021
As part of Intel’s ongoing commitment to keep its employees and communities safe during the COVID-19 pandemic, Intel at AWS re:Invent 2021 will have a fully virtual presence. A custom-built, interactive 3D “City on the Cloud” experience will highlight key activations and track sessions, and enable developers, partners and customers to explore a rich suite of content showcasing …
Why Robots Are A Game-Changer During And Post-Pandemic
From accelerating COVID-19 testing to disinfection and surveillance services, robots have demonstrated their crucial role in the pandemic—and how they can be helpful in the years ahead. The COVID-19 crisis has pushed organisations to innovate more than ever, paving the way for robotics to play a vital role—a role that will likely grow and increase …
82% Of People Believe Robots Can Support Their Career Better Than Humans
People are turning to robots to support their career development after the COVID-19 pandemic left them feeling lonely and disconnected from their own lives, according to a new study by Oracle and Workplace Intelligence, an HR research and advisory firm. The study of more than 14,600 employees, managers, HR leaders, and C-level executives across 13 countries found …