Author Archives: GilPress

About GilPress

I'm Managing Partner at gPress, a marketing, publishing, research and education consultancy. Also a Senior Contributor forbes.com/sites/gilpress/. Previously, I held senior marketing and research management positions at NORC, DEC and EMC. Most recently, I was Senior Director, Thought Leadership Marketing at EMC, where I launched the Big Data conversation with the “How Much Information?” study (2000 with UC Berkeley) and the Digital Universe study (2007 with IDC). Twitter: @GilPress

Richard Socher, Salesforce (Emerging AI Leaders Series)

Posted on August 29, 2017 by GilPress

“AI teaches us who we are,” says Richard Socher. The recent rapid progress in the field of artificial intelligence is the result of successfully processing “a large amount of known training data, doing things [the computer] has seen before,” he … Continue reading →

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IoT Top Concern: Security

Posted on August 28, 2017 by GilPress
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Automotive 2.0: Israeli Startup Landscape

Posted on August 17, 2017 by GilPress

Source:  10 of the hottest self-driving technologies from Israel

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2017 Gartner Hype Cycle for Emerging Technologies: AI, AR/VR, Digital Platforms

Posted on August 16, 2017 by GilPress

Gartner: The emerging technologies on the Gartner Inc. Hype Cycle for Emerging Technologies, 2017 reveal three distinct megatrends that will enable businesses to survive and thrive in the digital economy over the next five to 10 years. Artificial intelligence (AI) everywhere, transparently immersive experiences and digital … Continue reading →

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Deep Learning, Not AI, Most Effective Term in Job Listings

Posted on August 11, 2017 by GilPress

Textio: These phrases appear to be following the pattern of big data before them. As AI language has become more common in job ads, the less interesting it has become to potential job applicants. No surprise: when everyone is using the same language, … Continue reading →

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Deep Learning Drives Great Progress in Online Translations

Posted on August 7, 2017 by GilPress

Recent translation from Italian to English on Facebook: The Flea market of square has no longer existed for a few years in its original place in square square. It has been moved against the will and protests of the owners … Continue reading →

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Mobile Becomes AI

Posted on August 7, 2017 by GilPress

…Microsoft Form 10K 2017: Vision: “Our strategy is to build best-in-class platforms and productivity services for an intelligent cloud and an intelligent edge infused with artificial intelligence (“AI”).” ……# Mentions AI or artificial intelligence: 7 …Microsoft Form 10K 2016: Vision: “Our strategy … Continue reading →

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The Future of the Cloud: Not So Public

Posted on August 2, 2017 by GilPress
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Digital Disruption: 5 Top Technologies

Posted on July 28, 2017 by GilPress

Digital disruption is the flip side of digital opportunity. Established companies and startups alike enlist new technologies in the fight to dislodge incumbents, protect entrenched positions, or re-invent entire industries and business activities. To help business and IT executives evaluate … Continue reading →

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Which Jobs will be Lost to Automation?

Posted on July 27, 2017 by GilPress

Source: Visual Capitalist

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