We pay a lot of attention – and rightly so – to ways in which emerging and evolving technologies like AI might reinforce existing biases or inequities based on what data the models are trained on. But there’s a flip-side concern that doesn’t get nearly as much notice: What if,
Back when I was in banking, I always looked forward to certain annual vendor meetings and reports. These key partners provided valuable insight into what was happening beyond the four walls of our institution. Their input was essential to helping us assess our market position and refine our strategy. Some
An article by David Corliss in Amstat News (Corliss D. (2025) "Quantifying Diversity: Calculating the Gini-Simpson Diversity Index") discusses a new statistical measure of diversity that was adopted by the US Census Bureau. The statistic is called the Gini-Simpson diversity index. The Census Bureau has published an article about how
This guide shares the top keyboard shortcuts to boost productivity in VSCode, especially when using SAS Viya Workbench with Python or SAS notebooks. It includes built-in commands for navigating and editing notebooks, plus instructions for creating custom shortcuts tailored to your coding workflow.
Banks face increasing vulnerabilities, including fraud, cyberattacks, regulatory pressures and rapidly evolving customer behaviors. To remain secure and resilient, financial institutions must do more than simply adopt new technologies – they must build intelligent, adaptive systems. This is where a data and AI platform becomes a critical engine – not
If you have a background in pharmacy, life sciences, biotechnology, or statistics – and you’re curious about the world of clinical research – there’s one career path you might want to explore: clinical SAS programming. Maybe you’ve heard the term before and wondered what it really involves. The good news?
Accessibility at SAS is more than just a compliance checkbox or a simple feature; it’s a commitment and vision to unlocking the power of data and AI for people with disabilities. Sounds of SAS is a new series that spotlights how SAS is using innovative technology to make data and
If you think of SAS as a data, AI and analytics powerhouse, Epic Games as the studio behind Fortnite and Georgia-Pacific as the company that makes paper towels and more, you’re not wrong. But you’re also missing the bigger story. One that – quietly and collaboratively – is reshaping how
Life is full of transitions, and just when you think you've mastered your routines — balancing work, family, social life and wellness — your hormones decide to shift gears. As the ovaries produce fewer eggs, estrogen and progesterone fluctuate unpredictably, setting off a cascade of changes that last an average
Call it what you want – an arms race, a land grab, a gold rush – but AI is now the centerpiece of most business strategies. Executives aren’t just curious about AI anymore; they are positioning their organizations for the technology's future. The problem? Most organizations aren’t ready. Even as
My car dealer knows me. I bought a car from a family-owned dealership 20 years ago and never left. Why? They know my car type, my preferences and what I need before I do. Every visit is frictionless, letting me focus on what I enjoy most (which, frankly, isn’t car
SAS announces continued support and releases for SAS 9 and a new role for SAS Enterprise Guide with SAS Viya.
No matter what industry you’re in or where you are in your career journey, you can benefit from AI. With that in mind, what can we all do to ensure that AI is more available and accessible to everyone? “The future is AI. It’s now. And it’s revolutionizing how we
When you use the bootstrap method in statistics, the most common resampling method is called case resampling. For data that has N observations, each bootstrap sample is created by sampling with replacement from the N observations (or "cases") in the data. However, if the data set includes categorical variables, it
Empathy, courage and the power of vulnerability are the source code we need for the changing future of work. With more than 23 million views of her 2010 “Power of Vulnerability” TED Talk, six number-one New York Times bestselling books, two award-winning podcasts (Unlocking Us and Dare to Lead) and
Since AI is advancing faster than regulation and innovation is outpacing understanding, two principles must rise above the noise: trust and responsible innovation. That was the central message for industry leaders during another day of SAS Innovate 2025. Show host and recently named Chief Operating Officer Gavin Day said this
When most people think of AI, they picture futuristic technology taking over decision-making processes. But according to Jared Peterson, VP of Platform Engineering at SAS, the real value of AI isn’t replacing humans – it’s changing the way you work and run your organizations. Peterson’s presentation at SAS Innovate 2025
Energy was high as SAS Innovate brought a late show-style main stage session to life with The Late (Afternoon) Show, where Chief Technology Officer Bryan Harris and others were joined by Fresh Prince of Bel-Air duo Alfonso Ribeiro and DJ Jazzy Jeff. DJ Jazzy Jeff set the tone with throwback
Ask most people what gives AI its edge and they'll likely point to speed, automation or the aura of generative AI tools. But according to experts at SAS Innovate 2025, AI's real competitive advantage isn’t the algorithm – it’s the ability to use it responsibly to make trusted, faster, better decisions. As
The digital marketing landscape demands increasingly sophisticated audience targeting, yet many organizations struggle with the technical complexity of creating precise audience segments. The integration between SAS Customer Intelligence 360 and Amazon Bedrock is fundamentally changing how marketers approach audience creation through the power of generative AI (GenAI) and natural language
A recent article describes the main features of simulation by using the Synthetic Minority Over-sampling Technique (SMOTE). SMOTE was created to oversample from a set of rare events prior to running a machine learning classification algorithm. However, at its heart, the SMOTE algorithm (Chawla et al., 2002) provides a way
What if integrating your data for AI didn’t take weeks or months – but happened in minutes, without ever moving your data at all? That’s the vision guiding the development of a new data mapping agent at SAS. It’s not just a feature – it’s a potential shift in how
We’re constantly innovating to help organizations unlock the full potential of their data and AI capabilities. That’s why we’re excited to introduce SAS Viya Copilot, an AI-driven conversational assistant embedded directly into the SAS Viya platform through integration of Microsoft Azure AI Foundry. With Viya Copilot, we’re transforming the way
The financial services industry is undergoing a period of profound change, driven by a dynamic economic landscape, increased regulatory scrutiny, changing consumer behavior and rapid technological advances. Banks operating in this environment are under increasing pressure to transform their risk modeling and decision-making ecosystems in order to remain competitive. This
For the 12th annual SAS NC State College of Design project, students used generative AI within B2B products in varying industries. The annual NC State Design Day came back for its 12th year. Like many years before, the future designers brought their "A game" to SAS world headquarters, showcasing innovative
Rapid advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) technologies, such as large language models (LLMs), have triggered radical transformation in insurance. While they have already reshaped how AI is used, LLMs alone are not sufficient for real-world decisioning. Some of the standard ways insurers have used LLM-based chatbots in the past are
The Synthetic Minority Over-sampling Technique (SMOTE) was created to address class-imbalance problems in machine learning algorithms. The idea is to oversample from the rare events prior to running a machine learning classification algorithm. However, at its heart, the SMOTE algorithm (Chawla et al., 2002) is essentially a way to simulate
Using 47 seasons of Survivor data, this analysis explores what gameplay traits correlate with winning, applying Python and SAS Viya Workbench to build predictive models. While stats like challenge wins and voting accuracy help narrow down potential winners, the findings suggest that intangible social dynamics play the most decisive role.
AI agents are no longer confined to labs and prototypes. They’re shaping how we live, work and make decisions. From customer service bots and self-driving cars to robotic surgical assistants and virtual companions, these systems now influence real outcomes in society. But with this growing influence comes an urgent question:
What insurance companies need to know about the Fundamental Rights Impact Assessment (FRIA) The EU Artificial Intelligence Act (EU AI Act) is ushering in a new era of accountability and transparency for organizations deploying AI systems – particularly in high-impact sectors like insurance. The Fundamental Rights Impact Assessment (FRIA) is
