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Artificial Intelligence | Fraud & Security Intelligence

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Marinela ProfiMarch 7, 2025 0

Understanding the components of an AI agent: a five steps lifecycle

AI agents are the tech trend of the moment. It is promising to reshape industries, streamline operations, enhance customer experiences and drive smarter decision-making in ways we couldn’t have imagined just a few years ago. As businesses, leaders, and innovators, it’s vital to understand how these systems actually function, not

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Fraud & Security Intelligence | Predictions | Risk Management

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Adam NeibergMarch 6, 2025 0

Banking risk management: What does history teach us?

Where were you when the global banking crisis of 2008 hit? I was in banking – marketing, to be specific – and I supported our mortgage department. I vividly recall our bank’s chief risk officer repeatedly refusing to enter the adjustable-rate mortgage subprime lending business. Many banks were eating our

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Artificial Intelligence | Fraud & Security Intelligence

Umakant Narkhede

Umakant NarkhedeMarch 5, 2025 0

4 ways AI is transforming the insurance industry

AI is reshaping insurance – from streamlining underwriting and fraud detection to fighting climate risk.

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Artificial Intelligence

David ShannonMarch 3, 2025 0

Trust in the process: Hyperautomation for drug development accelerates time-to-market

AI and automation – often referred to as hyperautomation – are evolving rapidly with industry experts emphasizing their increasing ability to operate independently and make intelligent decisions. By combining powerful generative AI with business expertise, organizations can accelerate and streamline their processes like never before. I recently sat down with Mayank

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Health Care | Life Sciences

Analytics | Learn SAS

Alexis MallisFebruary 28, 2025 0

Develop your AI literacy with these SAS trainings

AI is pushing the boundaries of innovation. Understanding how it works isn’t just for tech experts; it’s for everyone. Whether you have a basic understanding or are looking to sharpen your expertise, SAS has developed AI and machine learning courses to help you understand why AI matters. By combining practical,

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Artificial Intelligence

Marinela ProfiFebruary 27, 2025 0

Why decision intelligence matters more in the age of AI agents

As AI agents gain autonomy, the ability to make informed, strategic decisions – at scale – becomes mission-critical. AI has evolved rapidly. We started with rule-based automation and then moved to machine learning models. Then 2023 was the year of ChatGPT, and 2024 was the year of multi-modal AI. We’re now

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Artificial Intelligence | Predictions

Udo SglavoFebruary 20, 2025 0

SAS experts dish on 2025 tech trends

The world of data and AI is evolving at breakneck speed, with 2025 shaping into a year of breakthroughs and significant challenges. From AI model hallucinations to the role of synthetic data in innovation, industry leaders are grappling with complex issues that will shape the future of technology. I recently

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Analytics | Artificial Intelligence | Predictions

Seema RathorFebruary 18, 2025 0

Customer experience in banking: Change is the name of the game

The rise of digital banking, driven by tech-savvy consumers, has permanently transformed the financial services landscape. Both individuals and businesses now demand seamless, user-friendly experiences, to manage their finances effortlessly across multiple platforms. Generational shifts in expectations Younger generations, including Gen Z and Millennials, have distinct financial expectations compared to

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Analytics | SAS Events

Caslee SimsFebruary 11, 2025 0

SAS Innovate 2025: Big ideas, big names, unforgettable experiences

Let’s talk about the must-attend event of the year: SAS Innovate 2025. It’s happening May 6-9 in Orlando, Florida and it’s not your average tech conference. Think groundbreaking innovation meets star-studded entertainment. Plus, a little nostalgia to keep things fun. Where else can you hear industry leaders lay out the

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Data Management

Reggie Townsend

Reggie TownsendFebruary 10, 2025 0

The original data scientist: Why Ida B. Wells is still a boss

Ida B. Wells was a pioneer in the United States who used data collection and analysis methods well ahead of her time. Today, she might be called a data scientist, but I'll call her a boss! Her approach to documenting and analyzing lynchings back in the day (late 19th century)

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Analytics | Equity and Responsibility

Lilia Rodriguez

Lilia RodriguezFebruary 7, 2025 0

Empowering educators through analytics: Perspectives from the 2025 HBCU+ Fellows

The SAS HBCU+ Fellows Program launched in 2023 with a mission to support faculty from Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and Predominantly Black Institutions (PBIs) with the tools, skills and knowledge to bring analytics into their classrooms and inspire the next generation of data-driven leaders. Since then, this initiative

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Analytics

Susan LendertsFebruary 6, 2025 0

When do two paths become one? The rapid convergence of health care and life sciences

If you asked health care and life sciences leaders, they would resoundingly say that the convergence of the industries is top of mind. Lita Sands, Managing Director at Deloitte, confirmed that this is a pivotal movement that can drive significant improvements in patient care and operational efficiencies. On a recent

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Health Care | Life Sciences

Learn SAS | Programming Tips

Rick WicklinFebruary 5, 2025 0

Find an inflection point for a function numerically

A SAS programmer asked if it is possible to numerically find an inflection point for a univariate function, f(x). Yes! This can be solved as a variation of a classic numerical root-finding problem. Recall that an inflection point is a value (call it x0) in the domain where the graph

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Advanced Analytics | Artificial Intelligence

Lindsey CoombsFebruary 4, 2025 0

Ready-made AI models: Faster access to AI at lower cost and risk

Fast-paced technology like AI can have barriers to entry. Whether infrastructure, data limitations, talent gaps or complying with rapidly changing regulations. Organizations from health care to manufacturing and the public sector are often stymied by these obstacles that can slow AI adoption and use. Ready-made AI models can bypass the

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SAS Events

Chris Hemedinger

Chris HemedingerFebruary 3, 2025 0

Voting is now open for the 2025 SAS Customer Recognition Awards!

The entries are in for the SAS Customer Recognition Awards, and now it’s time to vote for your favorite nominations. Read through all the submissions highlighting our customers’ innovative uses of SAS software in each of the three categories: Community Uplift, Innovative Problem Solver, and SAS Analytics Explorers Advocate. As

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Analytics | Predictions | Risk Management

Julie Muckleroy

Julie MuckleroyFebruary 3, 2025 0

Seismic shifts: Existing and emerging risks are redefining the future of banking

Once a bastion of stability, the banking industry now finds itself navigating a complex world of evolving risks. From economic uncertainty and geopolitical tensions to AI advancements and climate crises, the industry is navigating a whirlwind of risks that show no signs of slowing down. What worked in the past

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Analytics | Artificial Intelligence | SAS Events

Adam NeibergFebruary 3, 2025 0

Banking hacks break the internet

Not too long ago, whenever I heard the word ‘hackathon,’ I thought of Wreck-It Ralph from the Disney movies. Ralph was a video game character tasked with wrecking buildings, while Fix-It Felix would repair them. In Wreck-It Ralph 2, Ralph broke the internet. I used to think hackathons were only

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Artificial Intelligence

Allie DeLonayJanuary 31, 2025 0

Exploring AI in tattooing: Is it helping or hurting the art?

Can tattooing's artistry survive the emergence of generative AI (GenAI) innovation? And what lessons does this hold for other industries navigating the blend of creativity and technology? When I was in Florida during my winter break, I got a new tattoo. After some conversation back and forth about the ideas

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Analytics | Artificial Intelligence | Predictions

Franklin Manchester

Franklin ManchesterJanuary 29, 2025 0

Insurance fraud: An AI fight requires new AI moves

Learn how insurers can combat AI-driven fraud, secure data and build trust in an increasingly digital world.

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Artificial Intelligence | Data Management | Predictions

Julie Muckleroy

Julie MuckleroyJanuary 28, 2025 0

Connection points: Decisioning across the enterprise

Many scientists compare the universe to a network of tiny vibrating strings, smaller than subatomic particles. String theory suggests that these strings, as they twist and vibrate give rise to everything around us – matter, energy and even forces like gravity. But this idea of interconnected threads isn’t just confined

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SAS Administrators

Chris Hemedinger

Chris HemedingerJanuary 27, 2025 0

Upcoming support milestones for SAS 9.4 customers

SAS 9.4 will get a new maintenance release in 2025. Also, some older SAS releases and product versions will move to Limited Support.

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Learn SAS | Programming Tips

Rick WicklinJanuary 27, 2025 0

Find the real roots of polynomials in SAS

A SAS programmer had many polynomials for which he wanted to compute the real roots. By the Fundamental Theorem of Algebra, every polynomial of degree d has d complex roots. You can find these complex roots by using the POLYROOT function in SAS IML. The programmer only wanted to output

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Analytics | Artificial Intelligence

Marinela ProfiJanuary 22, 2025 0

Learn how to prevent data leakage in your large language models

What happens if an employee unknowingly enters sensitive information into a public large language model (LLM)? Could that information then be leaked to other users of the same LLM? For example, if you ask ChatGPT or Claude to read and summarize a confidential contract, a patient record or a customer

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Advanced Analytics | Artificial Intelligence | Machine Learning

Sophia RowlandJanuary 21, 2025 0

MLOps is a Team Sport: Working Together to Operationalize AI

SAS' Sophia Rowland breaks down the roles of each team member in a long-term machine learning project and how they can better combine their efforts to increase efficiency and efficacy

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Analytics | Data Management | Risk Management

Albert QianJanuary 21, 2025 0

Why decisioning and model management is the perfect recipe for mitigating risk

Making a big purchase, such as a car or home, can be stressful for everyone involved, from doing the due diligence to identifying a good lender. Everyone wants to make the process smooth while mitigating risks. Banks and lenders also have more data to work with when making a lending

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Artificial Intelligence | Predictions

Franklin Manchester

Franklin ManchesterJanuary 17, 2025 0

F(AI)lure is inevitable but learning is priceless

Failure accompanies all technological breakthroughs – the wheel, manned flight, the internet. AI is no exception. I know insurance companies are using AI – SAS research confirms it. 90% of insurers have budgeted for GenAI in 2025. I also know that only 1 in 10 insurers (11%) are fully “AI-prepared.”

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Artificial Intelligence | Machine Learning

Steve BakalarJanuary 14, 2025 0

Thriving in the AI age means crushing the ‘one-and-done’ fallacy

It seems like every day, there’s a new study or report about how AI, GenAI and machine learning will transform industries. For Georgia-Pacific, this isn’t forward-looking speculation. It’s our reality. When we look at the innovation investments Georgia-Pacific has in play, we’re predicting a nine-figure return. We see $100 million

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Manufacturing | Retail

Artificial Intelligence | Predictions

Jennifer Robinson

Jennifer RobinsonJanuary 13, 2025 0

Modern governments will use AI for a smarter future workforce

The critical link between skills, AI and productivity Fifteen years ago, I would not have believed that my office would be phone-free or that meetings would be virtual, even with nearby colleagues. Today’s work environment would have seemed impossible back then. And as we look to the future – say

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Analytics | Data Visualization | Learn SAS | Programming Tips

Rick WicklinJanuary 13, 2025 0

12 blog posts from 2024 that deserve a second look

In a previous article, I presented some of the most popular blog posts from The DO Loop in 2024. In general, popular articles deal with elementary topics that have broad appeal. However, I also write technical articles about advanced topics, which typically do not make it onto a Top 10

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Data Visualization | Programming Tips

Danny Sprukulis

Danny SprukulisJanuary 10, 2025 0

Utilizing SAS Viya’s Geocoding capabilities for multiple data configurations and languages

SAS' Danny Sprukulis takes you step-by-step through geocoding incomplete geographic data sources for proper visualization and through its additional capabilities.

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