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MultiModel: Multi-Task Machine Learning Across Domains
June 25, 2017
Over the last decade, the application and performance of Deep Learning has progressed at an astonishing rate. However, the current state of the field is that the neural network architectures are highly specialized to specific domains of application. An important question remains unanswered: Will a convergence between these domains facilitate a unified model capable of performing well across multiple domains? Today, we present MultiModel, a neural network architecture that draws from the success...
June 25, 2017
Over the last decade, the application and performance of Deep Learning has progressed at an astonishing rate. However, the current state of the field is that the neural network architectures are highly specialized to specific domains of application. An important question remains unanswered: Will a convergence between these domains facilitate a unified model capable of performing well across multiple domains? Today, we present MultiModel, a neural network architecture that draws from the success...
USAA Inks Deal with Startup Built by Former IBM Watson Execs
June 24, 2017
USAA inked a deal with Austin-based artificial technology powered startup Cognitive Scale Inc. for a pilot within the local organization as well as venture capital investment in the startup. CognitiveScale was built by former IBM (NYSE: IBM) engineers that worked on the company’s Watson project, a supercomputer that uses artificial intelligence and analytical software to answer questions that mimic the cognitive ability of the human brain. The startup created a cloud-based system — called CortexOS...
June 24, 2017
USAA inked a deal with Austin-based artificial technology powered startup Cognitive Scale Inc. for a pilot within the local organization as well as venture capital investment in the startup. CognitiveScale was built by former IBM (NYSE: IBM) engineers that worked on the company’s Watson project, a supercomputer that uses artificial intelligence and analytical software to answer questions that mimic the cognitive ability of the human brain. The startup created a cloud-based system — called CortexOS...
IBM Blockchain & AIG team up for “Smart Insurance”
June 23, 2017
Reuters reported that “AIG and IBM completed a pilot of a so-called “smart contract” multi-national policy for Standard...
June 23, 2017
Reuters reported that “AIG and IBM completed a pilot of a so-called “smart contract” multi-national policy for Standard...
Bringing Data to Theories of USSC Review
June 18, 2017
In Why Does the Supreme Court Uphold so Many Laws?, the authors, Ben Johnson (Princeton--Politics) and Keith Whittington (Princeton--Politics), empirically explore the Supreme Court's judicial review practices regarding its discretionary review authority. As the paper notes, "Scholars spend a lot of time considering the legitimacy and implications of the Supreme Court striking down federal laws by use of judicial review. Similarly, there is a large literature focusing on the Court’s power and obligation...
June 18, 2017
In Why Does the Supreme Court Uphold so Many Laws?, the authors, Ben Johnson (Princeton--Politics) and Keith Whittington (Princeton--Politics), empirically explore the Supreme Court's judicial review practices regarding its discretionary review authority. As the paper notes, "Scholars spend a lot of time considering the legitimacy and implications of the Supreme Court striking down federal laws by use of judicial review. Similarly, there is a large literature focusing on the Court’s power and obligation...
Elevate Partners with LexPredict to Expand Capabilities in Data Science, Machine Learning and Analytics
June 18, 2017
Elevate augments technology and tech consulting offering with LexPredict data scientists and analysts. Elevate, a global legal service provider, has added the legal data science expertise of LexPredict to its strategic initiative called “ME2,” which stands for “Machines and Expertise in Everything.” The initiative is focused on better integrating Elevate’s consulting, technology, and services for corporate legal departments and law firms. “The partnership improves Elevate’s Cael...
June 18, 2017
Elevate augments technology and tech consulting offering with LexPredict data scientists and analysts. Elevate, a global legal service provider, has added the legal data science expertise of LexPredict to its strategic initiative called “ME2,” which stands for “Machines and Expertise in Everything.” The initiative is focused on better integrating Elevate’s consulting, technology, and services for corporate legal departments and law firms. “The partnership improves Elevate’s Cael...
Just 7.5% of Firms Using AI, But Half Pursuing Other Innovations
June 18, 2017
Just 7.5 percent of law firms say they are making use of legal artificial-intelligence tools, while another 29 percent are beginning to explore their options for using AI, according to a survey of firms with 50 or more lawyers conducted by the management consulting firm Altman Weil. For the firms that said they are pursing innovations, the survey asked them to describe what they are doing. I won’t repeat all the responses here, but let me offer a sample: Use of IBM Watson. Developing...
June 18, 2017
Just 7.5 percent of law firms say they are making use of legal artificial-intelligence tools, while another 29 percent are beginning to explore their options for using AI, according to a survey of firms with 50 or more lawyers conducted by the management consulting firm Altman Weil. For the firms that said they are pursing innovations, the survey asked them to describe what they are doing. I won’t repeat all the responses here, but let me offer a sample: Use of IBM Watson. Developing...
Why Predicting the Future is More than Just Horseplay
June 17, 2017
The science of prediction lies at the heart of the modern world, but attempts to forecast even the most straightforward systems often confound scientists, while complex systems sometimes reveal themselves to surprisingly predictable. Prediction is the decoder ring of the modern world, touching everything from healthcare, car insurance, politics, and terrorism, to sports, scientific discovery, and even the ride-hailing apps that are disrupting the taxi industry. In the age of bigger data and better...
June 17, 2017
The science of prediction lies at the heart of the modern world, but attempts to forecast even the most straightforward systems often confound scientists, while complex systems sometimes reveal themselves to surprisingly predictable. Prediction is the decoder ring of the modern world, touching everything from healthcare, car insurance, politics, and terrorism, to sports, scientific discovery, and even the ride-hailing apps that are disrupting the taxi industry. In the age of bigger data and better...
Startup Uses Algorithms To Grade Attorneys And Judges In Florida DUI Cases
June 16, 2017
A new website called LegalOptics is using an algorithm to analyze driving-under-the-influence cases in Florida and identify the attorneys who get the best results for each judge and case type. The purpose of the site is to help consumers find the right attorney by providing a more-granular analysis of their records than simple win-loss rates. The system scores attorneys based on both attorney actions and case outcomes before particular judges. Attorneys who score at least 10 percent more than...
June 16, 2017
A new website called LegalOptics is using an algorithm to analyze driving-under-the-influence cases in Florida and identify the attorneys who get the best results for each judge and case type. The purpose of the site is to help consumers find the right attorney by providing a more-granular analysis of their records than simple win-loss rates. The system scores attorneys based on both attorney actions and case outcomes before particular judges. Attorneys who score at least 10 percent more than...
Zurich Uses Robots for Personal Injury Claims Document Review
June 16, 2017
Zurich Insurance is deploying artificial intelligence in deciding personal injury claims after trials cut the processing...
June 16, 2017
Zurich Insurance is deploying artificial intelligence in deciding personal injury claims after trials cut the processing...
Don’t Fear Intelligent Machines. Work With Them
June 11, 2017
We must face our fears if we want to get the most out of technology — and we must conquer those fears if we want to get the best out of humanity, says Garry Kasparov. One of the greatest chess players in history, Kasparov lost a memorable match to IBM supercomputer Deep Blue in 1997. Now he shares his vision for a future where intelligent machines help us turn our grandest dreams into reality. Augmented Intel @PictureSettled human strategy + machine tactics human intuition + machine calculation human...
June 11, 2017
We must face our fears if we want to get the most out of technology — and we must conquer those fears if we want to get the best out of humanity, says Garry Kasparov. One of the greatest chess players in history, Kasparov lost a memorable match to IBM supercomputer Deep Blue in 1997. Now he shares his vision for a future where intelligent machines help us turn our grandest dreams into reality. Augmented Intel @PictureSettled human strategy + machine tactics human intuition + machine calculation human...
