Deep Learning Is About to Revolutionize Sports Analytics. Here's How

Deep Learning Is About to Revolutionize Sports Analytics. Here's How

Imagine being able to model your opponents' defense to optimize your attack in soccer, or to determine the best placement of players for grabbing rebounds in basketball. These are some of the predictive systems that data scientists are just now starting to build, and they're using deep learning techniques to do it.

Imagine being able to model your opponents' defense to optimize your attack in soccer, or to determine the best placement of players for grabbing rebounds in basketball. These are some of the predictive systems that data scientists are just now starting to build, and they're using deep learning techniques to do it.

Memristor Image Processor Uses Sparse Coding to See

Memristor Image Processor Uses Sparse Coding to See

Every time you open your eyes, a magnificent feat of low-power pattern matching begins in your brain. But it's very difficult to replicate that same system in conventional computers.

Every time you open your eyes, a magnificent feat of low-power pattern matching begins in your brain. But it's very difficult to replicate that same system in conventional computers.

Artificial intelligence on Hadoop: Does it make sense?

Artificial intelligence on Hadoop: Does it make sense? | ZDNet

This week MapR announced a new solution called Quick Start Solution (QSS), focusing on deep learning applications. MapR touts QSS as a distributed deep learning (DL) product and services offering that enables the training of complex deep learning algorithms at scale. Here's the idea: deep learning requires lots of data, and it is complex.

This week MapR announced a new solution called Quick Start Solution (QSS), focusing on deep learning applications. MapR touts QSS as a distributed deep learning (DL) product and services offering that enables the training of complex deep learning algorithms at scale. Here's the idea: deep learning requires lots of data, and it is complex.

Apple Developing 'Neural Engine' Chip, Says Bloomberg

Apple Developing 'Neural Engine' Chip, Says Bloomberg

Apple ( AAPL) is working on a computer chip that would "offload" tasks in artificial intelligence, according to an article today by Mark Gurman of Bloomberg, citing a single unnamed source. Gurman writes that the A.I. chip, dubbed " Apple Neural Engine " internally, would be meant for "devices," meaning, the company's iPhone and iPad.

Apple ( AAPL) is working on a computer chip that would "offload" tasks in artificial intelligence, according to an article today by Mark Gurman of Bloomberg, citing a single unnamed source. Gurman writes that the A.I. chip, dubbed " Apple Neural Engine " internally, would be meant for "devices," meaning, the company's iPhone and iPad.

We Went to Google I/O to See What's New With Google Translate

We Went to Google I/O to See What's New With Google Translate | Slator

Google is pushing hard to make money in areas other than placing ads next to search results. At the company's annual I/O developer conference in San Francisco held on May 17-19 it showed off new machine-learning tools to power what Google wants to be - an "Artificial Intelligence first" company.

Google is pushing hard to make money in areas other than placing ads next to search results. At the company's annual I/O developer conference in San Francisco held on May 17-19 it showed off new machine-learning tools to power what Google wants to be - an "Artificial Intelligence first" company.

Sensory Expands ARM Support For Embedded AI

Sensory Expands ARM Support For Embedded AI | Androidheadlines.com

Sensory Inc has announced an expansion of its efforts to bring embedded machine learning, neural networking, and AI to ARM devices. Sensory's technologies allow on-device AI operations in devices that wouldn't normally support them, including many ARM products.

Sensory Inc has announced an expansion of its efforts to bring embedded machine learning, neural networking, and AI to ARM devices. Sensory's technologies allow on-device AI operations in devices that wouldn't normally support them, including many ARM products.

New Self-Learning Chip Takes Music Lessons

New Self-Learning Chip Takes Music Lessons

Before sitting down to write code for self-driving cars, software engineers have to guide them through vast amounts of information on things like traffic lights, highway lines, and other vehicles.

Before sitting down to write code for self-driving cars, software engineers have to guide them through vast amounts of information on things like traffic lights, highway lines, and other vehicles.

Cloud AI services slowly but surely lure enterprise IT shops

Cloud AI services slowly but surely lure enterprise IT shops

Artificial intelligence is no longer reserved for sci-fi flicks, but the technology is still alien to many enterprise IT teams. Nevertheless, one adoption trend is clear: The public cloud will be the go-to destination for most enterprise AI workloads.

Artificial intelligence is no longer reserved for sci-fi flicks, but the technology is still alien to many enterprise IT teams. Nevertheless, one adoption trend is clear: The public cloud will be the go-to destination for most enterprise AI workloads.

Big data getting deeper

Big data getting deeper

Building a truly intelligent machine has been the holy grail of computer science since its very beginning. One of the first ideas of how to achieve this, born not long after the dawn of artificial intelligence itself, was to simulate a human brain.

Building a truly intelligent machine has been the holy grail of computer science since its very beginning. One of the first ideas of how to achieve this, born not long after the dawn of artificial intelligence itself, was to simulate a human brain.

Google's latest Go victory shows machines are no longer just learning, they're teaching

Google's latest Go victory shows machines are no longer just learning, they're teaching

Just over 20 years ago was the first time a computer beat a human world champion in a chess match, when IBM's Deep Blue supercomputer beat Gary Kasparov in a narrow victory of 3½ games to 2½.

Just over 20 years ago was the first time a computer beat a human world champion in a chess match, when IBM's Deep Blue supercomputer beat Gary Kasparov in a narrow victory of 3½ games to 2½.

Checking the AI hype against reality

Checking the AI hype against reality

From IBM's chess-playing supercomputer to self-driving cars Artificial Intelligence (AI) is frothing up towards the crest of the hype cycle. With remarkable progress around big data, better algorithms and deep neural networks now available, politicians and academics alike fret about the possibility that robots will take control and human intelligence will become an artifact of a slower, more arcane era.

From IBM's chess-playing supercomputer to self-driving cars Artificial Intelligence (AI) is frothing up towards the crest of the hype cycle. With remarkable progress around big data, better algorithms and deep neural networks now available, politicians and academics alike fret about the possibility that robots will take control and human intelligence will become an artifact of a slower, more arcane era.

France's hidden strengths in AI and machine learning

France's hidden strengths in AI and machine learning

As of 11/24/17 close: 1287.90 Last week, I suggested selling bounces to 1,297.60 with a target of 1,211 and with stops above 1,299. Gold remained below my projected ceiling from last week, but technically is in "no man's land". It could, in theory, rally up to 1314 - 1315 before turning lower.

As of 11/24/17 close: 1287.90 Last week, I suggested selling bounces to 1,297.60 with a target of 1,211 and with stops above 1,299. Gold remained below my projected ceiling from last week, but technically is in "no man's land". It could, in theory, rally up to 1314 - 1315 before turning lower.

This face filter technology can turn you into a statue or an oil painting

This face filter technology can turn you into a statue or an oil painting

A team of researchers led by a professor at the Czech Technical University in Prague has created an AI-powered algorithm that can animate faces in the style of another photograph. In other words, a bidding war between Snapchat and Facebook is probably about to begin.

A team of researchers led by a professor at the Czech Technical University in Prague has created an AI-powered algorithm that can animate faces in the style of another photograph. In other words, a bidding war between Snapchat and Facebook is probably about to begin.

Machine Learning Reveals Systematic Sexism in Astronomy

Machine Learning Reveals Systematic Sexism in Astronomy

Image: Shutterstock Sexism in astronomy has become a topical issue in recent years, especially after prominent UC Berkeley professor Geoffrey Marcy was forced to resign in 2015 over sexual harassment charges from many of his female students, which led to an outpouring of related stories.

Image: Shutterstock Sexism in astronomy has become a topical issue in recent years, especially after prominent UC Berkeley professor Geoffrey Marcy was forced to resign in 2015 over sexual harassment charges from many of his female students, which led to an outpouring of related stories.

Machine Learning Job Loss or Not

Machine Learning Job Loss or Not

Any automation, by definition will affect portions of almost all jobs to a greater or lesser degree, depending on the type of work they entail.

Any automation, by definition will affect portions of almost all jobs to a greater or lesser degree, depending on the type of work they entail.

Machine learning can "halve payback time" for LED streetlights

Machine learning can "halve payback time" for LED streetlights

The company says that its system could cut the payback time for installing LED lights from around five years to three. The system uses "self-learning algorithms" and sensors to enable a streetlight to alter its brightness in response to changes in crime patterns, traffic, people movement and weather.

The company says that its system could cut the payback time for installing LED lights from around five years to three. The system uses "self-learning algorithms" and sensors to enable a streetlight to alter its brightness in response to changes in crime patterns, traffic, people movement and weather.

Google Brings Machine Learning to Online Marketing Assessment

Google Brings Machine Learning to Online Marketing Assessment

Google earlier this week unveiled Google Attribution, a tool that uses machine learning to measure the effectiveness of online marketing campaigns across a variety of devices and channels. Part of a series of new measurement tools introduced at Google Marketing Next, Google Attribution aims to help marketers determine what is driving consumers to make their online purchasing decisions.

Google earlier this week unveiled Google Attribution, a tool that uses machine learning to measure the effectiveness of online marketing campaigns across a variety of devices and channels. Part of a series of new measurement tools introduced at Google Marketing Next, Google Attribution aims to help marketers determine what is driving consumers to make their online purchasing decisions.

Care.com Exec Sees AI And Machine Learning As A 'Game Changer'

Care.com Exec Sees AI And Machine Learning As A 'Game Changer'

During a panel discussion at the 2017 MassIntelligence Conference in Boston, Jackson Wilkinson, senior director of product and user experience at Care.com, said the company has only "scratched the surface" in using machine learning and AI in the enterprise. "There are tons of opportunities for us to use deep learning, AI, machine learning on the consumer side," said Wilkinson.

During a panel discussion at the 2017 MassIntelligence Conference in Boston, Jackson Wilkinson, senior director of product and user experience at Care.com, said the company has only "scratched the surface" in using machine learning and AI in the enterprise. "There are tons of opportunities for us to use deep learning, AI, machine learning on the consumer side," said Wilkinson.

Lack of access to health data said to limit potential of machine learning

Lack of access to health data said to limit potential of machine learning

As machine learning technology continues to advance at a rapid pace, providers are excited by the potential of this type of artificial intelligence to predict which patients are most at risk for clinical events that require early intervention.

As machine learning technology continues to advance at a rapid pace, providers are excited by the potential of this type of artificial intelligence to predict which patients are most at risk for clinical events that require early intervention.

Can machine learning and AI help Facebook better moderate troubling content?

Can machine learning and AI help Facebook better moderate troubling content?

Facebook can't catch a break these days. The Guardian published a comprehensive tell-all, dubbed the " Facebook Files," revealing the social network's guidelines for monitoring violence, hate speech, and revenge porn. Let's just say it's raised a lot of questions.

Facebook can't catch a break these days. The Guardian published a comprehensive tell-all, dubbed the " Facebook Files," revealing the social network's guidelines for monitoring violence, hate speech, and revenge porn. Let's just say it's raised a lot of questions.

Machine-learning promises to shake up large swathes of finance

Machine-learning promises to shake up large swathes of finance

MACHINE-LEARNING is beginning to shake up finance. A subset of artificial intelligence (AI) that excels at finding patterns and making predictions, it used to be the preserve of technology firms. The financial industry has jumped on the bandwagon.

MACHINE-LEARNING is beginning to shake up finance. A subset of artificial intelligence (AI) that excels at finding patterns and making predictions, it used to be the preserve of technology firms. The financial industry has jumped on the bandwagon.

Big Data Reshapes Silicon

Big Data Reshapes Silicon | EE Times

SAN JOSE, Calif. - The huge data sets collected by web giants such as Amazon, Google, and Facebook are fueling a renaissance of new chips to process them. Two of the latest efforts will be described at an annual conference on computer architecture in late June.

SAN JOSE, Calif. - The huge data sets collected by web giants such as Amazon, Google, and Facebook are fueling a renaissance of new chips to process them. Two of the latest efforts will be described at an annual conference on computer architecture in late June.

Big Data Meetup: Real Time Analytics And Machine Learning

Big Data Meetup: Real Time Analytics And Machine Learning - README

On the 18th of May, the Virtusa Auditorium saw a bunch of techies gathered for the evening. This was none other than for the Colombo Big Data Meetup. In its latest edition, the meetup was all about Real Time Analytics - Stream Processing & Text Analysis with Machine Learning.

On the 18th of May, the Virtusa Auditorium saw a bunch of techies gathered for the evening. This was none other than for the Colombo Big Data Meetup. In its latest edition, the meetup was all about Real Time Analytics - Stream Processing & Text Analysis with Machine Learning.

3 Innovations In The Safety Industry Happening Right Now

3 Innovations In The Safety Industry Happening Right Now

When we talk about innovation, the safety industry isn't always the first that comes to mind. However, with the amount of technological progress taking shape on a daily basis, this is actually one of the fastest moving fields out. Yes, the safety industry is about to get a major facelift with innovative technologies at the ...

When we talk about innovation, the safety industry isn't always the first that comes to mind. However, with the amount of technological progress taking shape on a daily basis, this is actually one of the fastest moving fields out. Yes, the safety industry is about to get a major facelift with innovative technologies at the ...

Cylance Uses AI, Machine Learning to Prevent Security Threats

Cylance Uses AI, Machine Learning to Prevent Security Threats

Security startup Cylance 's endpoint detection software uses artificial-intelligence (AI) to enable threat hunting, attack analysis, and incident response. The Cylance AI Platform generates machine-learning models that predict if a file is safe or a threat. This, the company says, simplifies threat hunting and attack analysis.

Security startup Cylance 's endpoint detection software uses artificial-intelligence (AI) to enable threat hunting, attack analysis, and incident response. The Cylance AI Platform generates machine-learning models that predict if a file is safe or a threat. This, the company says, simplifies threat hunting and attack analysis.

UPenn Uses Machine Learning, EHRs to Target Severe Sepsis

UPenn Uses Machine Learning, EHRs to Target Severe Sepsis

Source: Thinkstock - Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania Health System have developed a machine learning tool that helps predict patients at highest risk for developing severe sepsis, a common and fast-moving killer in the inpatient setting.

Source: Thinkstock - Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania Health System have developed a machine learning tool that helps predict patients at highest risk for developing severe sepsis, a common and fast-moving killer in the inpatient setting.

AI and Machine Learning in Online Marketing

AI and Machine Learning in Online Marketing

Podcast: Download Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | RSS Artificial intelligence and machine learning have been highly predicted trends in marketing and SEO. But how are they changing the industry now? Read on to find out more about the influence of AI on the marketing world in this Search Engine Nerds episode.

Podcast: Download Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | RSS Artificial intelligence and machine learning have been highly predicted trends in marketing and SEO. But how are they changing the industry now? Read on to find out more about the influence of AI on the marketing world in this Search Engine Nerds episode.

Is Google's RankBrain About To Get A New Machine Learning Cousin?

Is Google's RankBrain About To Get A New Machine Learning Cousin?

I demystify SEO and online marketing for business owners. Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own. Google, never one to shy away from technological advancements, released an impressive machine learning algorithm to the world back in 2015. Known as RankBrain, the algorithm functions alongside the Hummingbird update, helping Google understand the semantic meaning behind complex user queries.

I demystify SEO and online marketing for business owners. Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own. Google, never one to shy away from technological advancements, released an impressive machine learning algorithm to the world back in 2015. Known as RankBrain, the algorithm functions alongside the Hummingbird update, helping Google understand the semantic meaning behind complex user queries.

Robot uses machine-learning to grab objects on the first try

Robot uses machine-learning to grab objects on the first try

The robot is connected to a 3D sensor and a deep-learning neural network to which researchers fed images of objects. They included information about the objects' shapes, visual appearances and the physics of how to go about grabbing them.

The robot is connected to a 3D sensor and a deep-learning neural network to which researchers fed images of objects. They included information about the objects' shapes, visual appearances and the physics of how to go about grabbing them.

Creative Destruction Lab is launching a quantum machine learning accelerator in Toronto

Creative Destruction Lab is launching a quantum machine learning accelerator in Toronto

A new accelerator program being run by Canada's Creative Destruction Lab (CDL) is hoping to find technologists in the quantum machine learning field who want to become founders and give them access to cutting-edge equipment to make their projects into companies.

A new accelerator program being run by Canada's Creative Destruction Lab (CDL) is hoping to find technologists in the quantum machine learning field who want to become founders and give them access to cutting-edge equipment to make their projects into companies.

Blippar's machine learning tech can identify cars better than you can

Blippar's machine learning tech can identify cars better than you can

Do you think you know cars? Well, Blippar's new machine learning technology is ready to take you on, as the augmented reality/visual search company is today announcing automotive recognition tech. In other words, Blippar's AI can identify the make, model and year of any U.S.

Do you think you know cars? Well, Blippar's new machine learning technology is ready to take you on, as the augmented reality/visual search company is today announcing automotive recognition tech. In other words, Blippar's AI can identify the make, model and year of any U.S.

Top 20 AI experts you should follow on Twitter

Top 20 AI experts you should follow on Twitter

As artificial intelligence (AI) increases in importance in new technology and applications, several people have risen to the top of the field-achieving expert-level status and providing insight into breakthroughs, new applications and ideas about the technology. The people on this list are an interesting collage with very different backgrounds.

As artificial intelligence (AI) increases in importance in new technology and applications, several people have risen to the top of the field-achieving expert-level status and providing insight into breakthroughs, new applications and ideas about the technology. The people on this list are an interesting collage with very different backgrounds.

Google's AlphaGo Levels Up From Board Games to Power Grids

Google's AlphaGo Levels Up From Board Games to Power Grids

WUZHEN, CHINA - When researchers inside Google's DeepMind artificial intelligence lab first built AlphaGo-the machine that plays the ancient game of Go better than any human-they needed human help. The machine learned to play this exceedingly complex game by analyzing about 30 million moves by professional Go players.

WUZHEN, CHINA - When researchers inside Google's DeepMind artificial intelligence lab first built AlphaGo-the machine that plays the ancient game of Go better than any human-they needed human help. The machine learned to play this exceedingly complex game by analyzing about 30 million moves by professional Go players.

Accelerate Live! talk: Applying machine learning to building design, Daniel Davis, WeWork

Videos Accelerate Live! talk: Applying machine learning to building design, Daniel Davis, WeWork

Daniel Davis joins us from New York, but he hails from New Zealand, so don't dare call him an Aussie! Davis has a PhD in architecture and has spent the better part of the past 4.5 years researching and applying advanced technologies in building design and planning-from the use of sensors to reality capture to artificial intelligence.

Daniel Davis joins us from New York, but he hails from New Zealand, so don't dare call him an Aussie! Davis has a PhD in architecture and has spent the better part of the past 4.5 years researching and applying advanced technologies in building design and planning-from the use of sensors to reality capture to artificial intelligence.

Pokémon Go hackers getting put in Pidgey-filled purgatory

Pokémon Go hackers getting put in Pidgey-filled purgatory

Pokémon Go developer Niantic appears to have opened up a new front in its ongoing war against third-party tools and trackers that use bot accounts to reveal where in-game Pokémon are hiding in the real world. Players are reporting that detected and flagged accounts are being limited so they can only see common Pokémon-not the most coveted, rarer beasts.

Pokémon Go developer Niantic appears to have opened up a new front in its ongoing war against third-party tools and trackers that use bot accounts to reveal where in-game Pokémon are hiding in the real world. Players are reporting that detected and flagged accounts are being limited so they can only see common Pokémon-not the most coveted, rarer beasts.

Merlon Intelligence Brings Machine Learning to Regulatory Compliance for Financial Institutions

Merlon Intelligence Brings Machine Learning to Regulatory Compliance for Financial Institutions

Merlon Intelligence's initial product offerings support the needs of major financial institutions in the area of anti-money laundering. The company is partnering with major financial institutions to build end-to-end AML compliance solutions using machine learning and real-time monitoring to streamline compliance processes by giving managers the tools they need to reduce compliances costs and strengthen risk management.

Merlon Intelligence's initial product offerings support the needs of major financial institutions in the area of anti-money laundering. The company is partnering with major financial institutions to build end-to-end AML compliance solutions using machine learning and real-time monitoring to streamline compliance processes by giving managers the tools they need to reduce compliances costs and strengthen risk management.

Nvidia's Huang Sees AI 'Cambrian Explosion'

Nvidia's Huang Sees AI 'Cambrian Explosion'

The processing power and cloud access to developer tools used to train machine-learning models are making artificial intelligence ubiquitous across computing platforms and data framework, insists Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang. One consequence of this AI revolution will be "a Cambrian explosion of autonomous machines" ranging from billions of AI-power Internet of Things devices to autonomous vehicles, Huang forecasts.

The processing power and cloud access to developer tools used to train machine-learning models are making artificial intelligence ubiquitous across computing platforms and data framework, insists Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang. One consequence of this AI revolution will be "a Cambrian explosion of autonomous machines" ranging from billions of AI-power Internet of Things devices to autonomous vehicles, Huang forecasts.

Paper discusses denoising medical images using machine learning approaches

Paper discusses denoising medical images using machine learning approaches

Current Location: This Story Press releases may be edited for formatting or style Machine learning techniques are increasingly demonstrating success in image-based diagnosis, disease detection and disease prognosis.

Current Location: This Story Press releases may be edited for formatting or style Machine learning techniques are increasingly demonstrating success in image-based diagnosis, disease detection and disease prognosis.

How a biotech start-up wooed the Watson machine-learning star from IBM

How a biotech start-up wooed the Watson machine-learning star from IBM

It may seem surprising that the star that build IBM's Watson A.I. platform quit the corporate Goliath to work at Viome, a start-up launched Wednesday that aims to leapfrog medical breakthroughs in microbiome science.

It may seem surprising that the star that build IBM's Watson A.I. platform quit the corporate Goliath to work at Viome, a start-up launched Wednesday that aims to leapfrog medical breakthroughs in microbiome science.

D-Wave and Creative Destruction Lab create one-year program for quantum machine learning startups

D-Wave and Creative Destruction Lab create one-year program for quantum machine learning startups

Burnaby-based D-Wave Systems is partnering with the Creative Destruction Lab at the University of Toronto's Rotman School of Management to support quantum machine learning. D-Wave will work as a CDL partner to create a new track for startups in this field, and will complement CDL's existing machine learning track.

Burnaby-based D-Wave Systems is partnering with the Creative Destruction Lab at the University of Toronto's Rotman School of Management to support quantum machine learning. D-Wave will work as a CDL partner to create a new track for startups in this field, and will complement CDL's existing machine learning track.