Data Science, Machine Learning, AI Conferences and Events 2020
IMPORTANT NOTICE Given the current global crisis, the conferences and events list will be continually revised and amended. All postponed events are crossed out and will be moved to their rescheduled dates as soon as they are declared. All remaining conferences/events will go ahead this year. You can check the host’s websites for further information […]
Must Read Technology Reflections and Predictions for 2019
A look back at what’s been happening over the past year, and what could be to come in 2019. Cyber Security As our use of technology and the IoT grows, there is a rising concern for the safety of personal data. To use apps or services we often submit sensitive information and trust businesses to […]
What Does the Future of Work Mean For Businesses?
The Fourth Industrial Revolution is upon us and technology is bringing new ways of shaping businesses. Shifts in business technology have created a balancing act for many companies. Automation affects old jobs and creates new ones. Businesses are seeing challenges in marketing in an ever-evolving landscape; an ageing population, but also digital natives. There is […]
Filming The Future: How AI Was A Director For A Sci-Fi Short
‘When we teach machines to write, machines don’t replace us any more than a piano replaces a pianist. They become extensions of us.’ Goodwin Benjamin the AI Writer, Director and Actor Remember Sunspring? The film was written by AI ‘Benjamin’ back in 2016? Well, he’s back with another piece of… art?… in the form […]
Why You Need to Keep Learning in Data Science
Learning new things is key for your data science career You’ve made it! The years of hard work and gaining experience in your field has finally paid off. You’re a Data Scientist! You’re a part of an innovative, forward-thinking team working on exciting, world-changing projects. You’ve got a great salary and tasty benefits package, flexible […]
Most Read Big Cloud Articles of 2017
As we reflect on 2017, let’s take a look back at our top 5 most read Big Cloud Articles. 5 Must See Ted Talks on Artificial Intelligence Here at Big Cloud, we’re quite partial to a Ted Talk, and it seems you are too with this being our most read article of 2017! Not only […]
Computer Vision Could Save Your Life
The impact of computer vision on healthcare Technology is driving huge disruption and innovation within healthcare. Big data, machine learning, and artificial intelligence-led applications are benefiting the ways in which medical professionals diagnose and treat patients. Google Brain has recently made a significant breakthrough in computer vision. In 2011, the error rate was 26% for […]
We Need to Talk About AI Regulation
Technology regulation is critical for governments and policymakers. They must think about how they can safeguard the effects of Artificial Intelligence on a social, economic and political scale. Artificial Intelligence is not inherently good or bad, but the way we use it could well be one or the other. Unfortunately, there has been little attention […]
How SnotBots, Surveys and NASA Are Saving Our Oceans
One of the biggest problems we face today is the impact we’re having on the natural world. We still know so little about our oceans, despite it covering 70% of our planet. The destruction of our oceans is so easily ignored as it remains largely unseen beneath the waves. It’s so vital to keep our […]
5 Must-See Ted Talks on Artificial Intelligence
Here at Big Cloud, we’re quite partial to Ted Talks. Not only do they give us a glimpse into some of the greatest minds around, but they’re also inspiring and extremely thought-provoking. Also, AI is a hot topic and TED have hosted some brilliant talks from people in the world of Artificial Intelligence. Take a […]