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Artificial Intelligence

Vrushali Sawant

Vrushali SawantOctober 2, 2024 0

5 keys to creating effective model cards

We know that building trust in technology is a big deal. It’s no longer enough for AI to just work – we need to understand how it works, what it is doing and whether it’s performing as expected. That’s where model cards come in. If you remember from our previous

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Artificial Intelligence

Allie DeLonayOctober 1, 2024 0

A plea for simple, easy-to-understand model cards

Model cards have been around for a few years now and while their purpose is clear – to increase machine learning transparency and to create a way to communicate usage, ethics-informed evaluation, and limitations – they're still evolving. Many companies have tried their hand at creating their own version of

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Artificial Intelligence | Predictions | Risk Management

Franklin Manchester

Franklin ManchesterSeptember 30, 2024 0

Decisions and doom loops – AI for a better financial future

The commercial real estate crisis is looming for insurers and banks. Learn how AI decisioning can help.

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Banking | Insurance

Learn SAS | Programming Tips

Rick WicklinSeptember 30, 2024 0

Programming the formulas for an ANOVA in SAS

In practice, there is no need to remember textbook formulas for the ANOVA test because all modern statistical software will perform the test for you. In SAS, the ANOVA procedure is designed to handle balanced designs (the same number of observations in each group) whereas the GLM procedure can handle

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Analytics | SAS Events

Becky GraebeSeptember 27, 2024 0

‘Big company problems, small company resources’

The small and medium-sized business segment is growing – in the US and worldwide – and SAS has the expertise and drive to support them. Nowhere was that more evident than at the SAS headquarters when Susan Duchesneau, Head of North America SMB Practice at SAS, welcomed more than 100

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Advanced Analytics

Paul VendittiSeptember 27, 2024 0

Building a digital twin? Start with these 5 building blocks

Want to deploy digital twins as part of your predictive maintenance strategy? You should, for countless reasons that have been identified elsewhere. But like anything else worth doing in business, it’s a process – you need to know where your organization lands on the maturity curve, and where it’s going.

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SAS Events

Caslee SimsSeptember 24, 2024 0

5 lessons business leaders can learn from an unconventional journey

“We remember when doing something worthwhile meant making a move, taking a stand and living, learning, fighting toward a dream.” This quote from Danny Rosin captures the mindset that every business leader – whether running a small business, startup or midsize organization – needs to embrace. Rosin’s journey is a

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Analytics

Marinela ProfiSeptember 23, 2024 0

9 truths you should know about GenAI before jumping in

Before rushing to invest in generative AI (GenAI), organizations must pause and take a step back. GenAI is powerful and has shown potential to revolutionize multiple industries – but it’s not a silver bullet. Now that we’ve finally gotten past the hype phase, it’s time to look at the realities

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Customer Intelligence

Amy DysonSeptember 17, 2024 0

The power of personalization elevates the customer experience

Personalization has become the cornerstone of the customer journey. It’s the difference between a one-size-fits-all approach and a tailored experience that resonates on a personal level. These three organizations are mastering the art of delivering exceptional customer experiences with SAS® Customer Intelligence 360. The Nature Conservancy: Improving donor communications The

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Analytics

Heather Hallett

Heather HallettSeptember 16, 2024 0

Using social determinants of health to combat cancer disparities

The health care community is recognizing the importance of addressing cancer not just as a biological disease but as a multifaceted issue influenced by various social, environmental and economic factors. By incorporating social determinants of health (SDOH) into risk stratification models and utilizing trustworthy AI to eliminate bias, health care providers can

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Learn SAS | Programming Tips

Rick WicklinSeptember 16, 2024 0

Two ways to specify how SAS displays missing values

In statistical tables in SAS, a dot (.) represents a numerical missing value. Although a dot is the default symbol in SAS, other languages use other symbols. The R language prints the symbol NA, which stands for "not available." The MATLAB language uses NaN ("Not a Number"). In Python, many

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Programming Tips

Chris Hemedinger

Chris HemedingerSeptember 13, 2024 0

Is SAS a programming language?

SAS has a programming language, but IS that all it is? Nope, but it still ranks high as a most marketable programming skill.

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Learn SAS | Students & Educators

Olivia OjedaSeptember 11, 2024 0

8 free resources to start your SAS journey

Data and AI literacy are no longer optional but essential for success in both academic and professional settings. Educators are tasked with equipping students with the skills necessary to analyze and interpret information effectively. However, students and businesses can also learn these essential skills through available resources. SAS education resources

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Artificial Intelligence | SAS Events

Jared PetersonSeptember 9, 2024 0

3 things I shared at SAS Innovate on Tour – and 3 things I learned

When it comes to presenting at events like SAS Innovate on Tour, it’s never just a one-way street. No matter how many countries I visit, how many times I click through my slides, or how often I speak to a room full of people who love technology, I always learn

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Advanced Analytics | Artificial Intelligence

Caslee SimsSeptember 9, 2024 0

AI at work: Reducing risks and saving lives on the job

AI is at its best when it is used to enhance productivity and improve the lives of those it affects. When used correctly, AI can also save lives. That’s the vision driving a new project at SAS, where applied AI models and cameras create a simulated work environment focused on

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Artificial Intelligence | Machine Learning

NLP pipeline that shows fit-to-task models, including one for addressing private data leakage.

Mary OsborneSeptember 6, 2024 0

Three ways NLP can be used to identify LLM-related private data leakage and reduce risk

We often hear about cyberattacks, hackers, ransomware, and other nefarious deeds in the news, but not all data breaches are caused by third parties.

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Advanced Analytics | Artificial Intelligence

Alice McClureSeptember 5, 2024 0

Data and AI innovation — any way you code it

In a world rich in data, data enthusiasts and problem solvers can have greater success and innovate faster with flexibility in choice. To code or not to code. The answer aligns with the problem and the data talent working to solve it. What does innovation look like inside your organization?

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Learn SAS | Programming Tips

Rick WicklinAugust 28, 2024 0

Efficient recursion: Store values that will be be reused

A previous article shows how to implement recursive formulas in SAS. The article points out that you can often avoid recursion by using an iterative algorithm, which is more efficient. An example is the Fibonacci sequence, which is usually defined recursively as F(n) = F(n-1) + F(n-2) for n

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Advanced Analytics

Meg SchaefferAugust 27, 2024 0

Addressing health inequalities and improving access to care – for all of us

Your zip code can have just as much of an impact on your health as your DNA. In a recent podcast episode with Joyanna Gamble-George, MHA, PhD, and Karriem Watson, DHS, MS, MPH, the above statement didn’t just stop us in our track – it reshaped the entire conversation. As

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Analytics | Data for Good

Lilia Rodriguez

Lilia RodriguezAugust 26, 2024 0

How SAS HBCU+ Fellows are inspiring future analytics professionals

Since its inception in 2023, the SAS HBCU Program has been dedicated to supporting faculty at historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) and predominantly Black institutions (PBIs). This initiative was created for educators who are passionate about learning and teaching analytics. The program brings together faculty members at different stages

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Artificial Intelligence

Manisha KhannaAugust 22, 2024 0

Foundation and domain models: Going beyond the GenAI hype

Foundation and domain models are transforming how businesses approach technology. These powerful tools are moving beyond the hype of GenAI, offering real solutions for a variety of tasks – whether generating text, creating visual content or even composing music. A new global survey of 1,600 organizations revealed critical insights into

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Artificial Intelligence | Risk Management

Franklin Manchester

Franklin ManchesterAugust 21, 2024 0

The future of insurance – predict and prevent

Going forward, insurance will be based on data and AI – with a predict-and-prevent approach.

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Advanced Analytics

Albert QianAugust 14, 2024 0

Intelligent decisioning 101: 10 introductory terms you should know

You’ve collected your data, organized it, and created a model to help you understand what you’re working with. Now what? For many organizations, the next step isn’t so clear. Only 50% of models ever make it to production, which means many aren’t even realizing the value of their investment. One

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Advanced Analytics

Ginny InmanAugust 7, 2024 0

Data or grass?: Combining a love for soccer with optimization

Fantasy sports are all about making the right calls—do you trust your gut, or do you trust the data? In fact, sports and data are a powerful combination and nowhere is that more evident than in the world of fantasy sports. Whether it's the excitement of the Premier League or

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Sports & Entertainment

Artificial Intelligence | Data Culture and Fluency

Vrushali Sawant

Vrushali SawantJuly 31, 2024 0

Model cards: The AI transparency label you need

Who has time to be a nutritionist between work deadlines and swim practice? Not this working mom! But my tiny human needs her fuel, you know? This is why I’m thankful for nutrition labels. A quick scan at the grocery store tells me if that cereal is all sugar bombs

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Advanced Analytics

Grace GuJuly 29, 2024 0

6 ways to use data analytics to balance costs and quality of health care

Health care payers stand at a crucial moment in balancing expenses with the imperative of providing high-quality care. Rising medical expenses – driven by new technologies, aging populations and the surge in chronic diseases – present an ongoing challenge. Whether they are insurance companies, government programs or employers, payers must

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Cloud

Joe FurbeeJuly 26, 2024 0

SAS launches a revamped developer portal

The new SAS developer portal has a permanent home Say sayonara to the old SAS developer portal. We recently shut it down. The new portal is live and has a new home. The old and new sites were living side by side while we finished up some development work. Now

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Work & Life at SAS

Alyssa GrubeJuly 22, 2024 0

Celebrating 40 years of care: The story of SAS’ onsite Health Care Center

Our employees’ health and well-being is important to us, and has been since the very beginning. That’s why our Headquarters Campus has 28 acres dedicated to the physical fitness of employees, a Work/Life Center staffed with licensed clinical social workers, and so much more… including a one-of-a-kind on-site Health Care

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Programming Tips

Chris Hemedinger

Chris HemedingerJuly 22, 2024 0

Lengths and formats in SAS: the long and short of it

What's the difference between LENGTH and FORMAT in a SAS data set? This article shares the answer, with examples.

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Artificial Intelligence | Data Management

abstract image of multi-colored data funnel

Marinela ProfiJuly 19, 2024 0

The one constant in our AI future? Data

With all the technology changes coming in the next five years, what should organizations invest in first? The innovations keep coming and so do the 3 a.m. night sweats for decision makers. “How will we catch up when technology seems to change overnight, nearly every night?” It’s a surprisingly common

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