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Stories about the importance of innovating responsibly by ensuring ethical standards are applied during the design, development and use of data-driven technologies.

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Lexi RegaladoOctober 11, 2023 0

Transforming manufacturing: The power of smart technologies

Steam engines sparked the first Industrial Revolution, electricity energized the second, and early automation and the assembly line powered the third. Now, the fourth (often called smart manufacturing) is being shaped by artificial intelligence, advanced analytics, the internet and real-time data. Smart technologies are transforming manufacturing. It starts on the

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Manufacturing

Analytics

Mary Beth CarrollSeptember 19, 2023 0

Data driven strategies for addressing substance use disorder among supervised populations

National Institute on Drug Abuse research shows that an estimated 65% percent of the United States prison population has an active substance use disorder (SUD). Another 20% percent did not meet the official criteria for an SUD but were under the influence of drugs or alcohol at the time of

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Government

Analytics

Lilia RodriguezAugust 28, 2023 0

SAS HBCU Fellows reflect on program benefits and opportunities

Between technological advancements in machine learning, the rise of AI and a growing interest in data-driven decisions, the demand for analytical talent has grown significantly in recent years. In today’s workforce, however, there is a lack of representation of people of color in the tech industry. According to Harnham’s Data

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Education

Artificial Intelligence

Caslee SimsAugust 16, 2023 0

Saving lives: Detecting neonatal sepsis with human-AI integration

In maternal and newborn health care, a pressing challenge looms large – neonatal sepsis. This dangerous infection claims the lives of countless newborns each year, devastating families and other loved ones. The World Health Organization (WHO) identifies neonatal infections as a leading cause of infant mortality, responsible for nearly a

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SAS Events

Jeff AlfordAugust 14, 2023 1

As good as the original? How AI-generated synthetic data can revolutionize health care

As you read this, someone you know may be in the hospital for an acute illness. Treatments for life-threatening illnesses are often based on a combination of existing protocols and staff experience. And that’s great when hospitals are running smoothly and are adequately staffed. But too often these days, hospitals

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Health Care

Analytics | Data for Good

Lexi RegaladoAugust 14, 2023 0

Breaking down barriers in tech with Code the Dream

In a world where technology is a cornerstone of society, opportunities in the tech sector should be within reach for all. Yet, for many people, education, resources and access barriers stand in the way. According to research by McKinsey, Black people make up 12 percent of the US workforce but only

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Education

SAS Events

Jeff AlfordAugust 10, 2023 0

Protected and private: Home health monitoring for at-risk people

The global population is aging faster than ever. The United Nations estimates there are nearly one billion people over the age of 60. That number is expected to more than double by 2050. With this growth comes a rise in chronic illnesses that are, unfortunately, part of the aging process.

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Health Care

Analytics | Artificial Intelligence | Machine Learning

Franklin ManchesterAugust 9, 2023 0

AI, BMI and life insurance bias: Examining the impact of facial recognition

Life insurance is hard to sell. People don’t like talking about it because it draws attention to a topic no one wants to consider for themselves. Death. Life insurers have earned a reputation for laborious and intrusive processes to secure the coverage that everyone needs. So, over the years, they

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Insurance

Analytics | Data for Good

Juan ColonAugust 7, 2023 0

Using data to inform policies for continuing the fight against the overdose epidemic

Data has emerged as a crucial weapon in the battle against the overdose epidemic in the United States. Government agencies nationwide are grappling with social issues such as gun violence, gang activity, burglaries and homelessness to go along with the enduring overdose crisis. Addressing these issues requires using data to

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Health Care

Analytics

Brock MatthewsJuly 13, 2023 0

Mental health in schools: How whole student analytics empowers education

Despite returning to a semblance of normalcy, research shows that a vast number of students still find themselves in the midst of a mental health crisis. It comes as no surprise to educators and parents alike, as the COVID-19 pandemic has wreaked havoc on relationships and social support – key

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Education

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