Is Computer Vision the Future of Retail Marketing?
We live in a consumer-driven society. The buyer is king and retail needs to keep up with current trends. By investing time and money in technologies such as augmented reality and data analytics, companies can shape their core business strategies around these. Data will always play a part in influencing how retailers operate and market […]
What is Computer Vision?
An introduction to the field of computer vision and image recognition, and how Deep Learning is fueling the fire of this hot topic. Computer Vision is an interdisciplinary field. It focuses on how machines or computers can emulate the way in which humans’ brains and eyes work together to visually process the world around them. […]
The Evolution of AI in Gaming
Gaming development has been using Artificial Intelligence for almost half a century. Like the evolutionary chain of man, you can see it develop. It’s enabling AI gaming to improve in ability, intellect and social skills over time. Together with creating more complex and challenging scenarios, it’s mainly used to imitate human-like characteristics. This enhances gameplay […]
What Has Pokémon Got to Do With Big Data?
Last weekend I went to the park to take my daughter for a walk. I knew that it would be a walk with an extra level of intrigue above the usual cooing, dribbling, and occasional uncontrollable bawling. The previous day I downloaded PokémonGo onto my phone. Although I am not very “down with the kids” […]
Can Computers Be Creative?
We’re only at the beginning of the development of AI technology and the potential is enormous. The question of whether computers can be creative is extremely complex. AI has become integral to the inner workings of most industries. And, it’s undeniable that it’s evolving at an alarming rate. AI works within the mechanics of everyday […]