Prof. (Dr.) Prithwis Mukerjee: Engineer, Coder, Imagineer
~by Sourav Ghosh How do you profile a renaissance man? Penning this profile of Dr. Prithwis Mukerjee a similar quandary grips yours truly. He describes himself as an Engineer, Coder, and most importantly as an Imagineer. Even these words do not fully capture the polymath that is Dr. Mukerjee. Over a freewheeling conversation that began […]
The State of Military AI
Military spending on AI technologies has increased markedly since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. What has that done to its global demand? At the back of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the need to strengthen the relationship between technology and the state to strengthen against the threat of foreign occupation has led to a boom in military […]
Excel vs SQL: Which is better?
The term data has been around for a very long time. However, only a small percentage of the population is aware of the precise nature of data and its potential to alter the course of history. In an epoch where 2.5 quintillion bytes of data are produced every day, data is essential for many things […]
WYSD 2022: The Skills of Tomorrow
As the UN observesWorld Youth Skills Day 2022, let’s take a look at the emerging skills of tomorrow and some futuristic courses designed around them The theme for World Youth Skills Day 2022 is “Transforming youth skills for the future”.This year, the United Nations (UN) is focussing on how multiple worldwide crises have accelerated several […]
Tracking the Social Impacts of the Fintech Industry – Part I
Part I: Impact weighted accounts Though promises of financial inclusion are aplenty, are fintech companies really even executing their promises of a positive social impact? Read on to know more: That the fintech market is set to be the game-changer for the future is reflected squarely in the forecasts for its growth. According to Yahoo […]
5 Resources for Data Science Self-study
Despite the fact that every one of us is living a different life, there are a few common experiences that tie most of us together. A depressing yet true example would be the sequence of occasions that characterise a few decades of our lives: school -> college -> work. The majority of these continue to […]
A cluttered deep space creates limitless AI opportunities
The industry is on the cusp of a significant ramp-up as recent technological breakthroughs promise unlocking of radically futuristic solutions Microsoft and Hewlett Packard Enterprise are teaming up with NASA to put artificial intelligence (AI) to work on mundane orbital tasks, starting with the chore of checking spacewalkers’ gloves for wear and tear. That’s just […]
Competition in Digital Twin space intensifies
The new effort will enable greater enterprise scalability of the digital twin concept, offering enormous potential to transform both the economy and industry Competition in the US$7 billion digital twin market is heating up with nearly all Big Tech companies announcing plans to enter this exciting new growth opportunity. Following Google and Amazon, Nvidia and […]
Machine Learning Trends in 2022-23
With the advent of AI in every facet of life, the application of machine learning technologies has significantly increased. More innovative technology is anticipated to be introduced in the upcoming years for improved data processing and interpretation. Businesses all around the world are quickly adopting this technology to change various business processes. Machine learning is […]
Top 5 Free and Best Data Science Certification Courses in 2022
Companies have a huge demand for data scientists as data has become the cornerstone of operating businesses. Despite this increasing demand, it has always been difficult for data scientists to get employment as employers only want to hire candidates with sophisticated skill sets. As a result of the dearth of these skill sets among data […]