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LLM Observability, an analytical crime scene in the quiet of a Victorian apartment, some orange-colored (HEX #FF792B) elements, cyber style, some light and distortion effects, --ar 16:9
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An Introduction to LLM Observability

With the increasing integration of large language models (LLMs) into business processes, systematic monitoring of their behavior is becoming…

Edge Computing
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Edge Computing: Simply Explained

In a world where data volumes continue to grow and networks increasingly face real-time demands, the principle of decentralized processing is becoming…

Public vs. Private Cloud - Vorteile, Nachteile, Unterschiede und Anwendungsfälle für Unternehmen
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Public vs Private Cloud: Which option fits your company?

The decision of whether a public or private cloud is the right option for your company can represent a significant strategic choice. It is important…

Large Language Diffusion Models, a flower with added noise, made out of dots, blurred, some orange-colored (HEX #FF792B) dots, fragmented, --ar 16:9 --v 6.0
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Large Language Diffusion Models

Large language diffusion models (LLaDAs) introduce a novel paradigm wherein language models think more like humans. The models employ a distinct…

Data Mesh eine Einführung, eine weibliche Plastik, mit einem orangen Netzstoff bekleidet
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Introduction in Data Mesh

Data mesh describes the way in which companies manage and use their data. As an advanced concept of data architecture, a data mesh aims to overcome…

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LLM vs SLM vs RAG

Artificial intelligence has long since moved beyond the experimental phase and is rapidly shaping business models, customer communication, and…

Data Fabric - Optimierung des Datenökosystems für Unternehmen, Blog, Alexander Thamm GmbH, ein androgynes Mannequin mit orangem Umhang in einer Ballettpose
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Data Fabric for Companies

In today's data-driven business world, companies face the challenge of capturing, integrating, and effectively utilizing large amounts of data from…

Cloud vs. On-Premises, ein alter Tower-PC in einer weiten, steilen Landschaft mit vielen Blumen und einem wolkigen Himmel
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Cloud vs On-Premises

In a dynamic world of technology, companies face the important decision of how to design their IT infrastructure correctly and efficiently.…

Chatbots, Alexander Thamm [at]
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Chatbots: Simply Explained

Chatbots enable automated exchanges between humans and machines and have become indispensable in many areas of life and work. Whether in customer…

Cloud Management, ein Manager hinter seinem Schreibtisch sitzend und auf den Abend-Horizont voller Wolken blickend
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An Introduction to Cloud Management

The need for effective cloud management has never been more pronounced than it is today, given the recent growth in cloud computing statistics. As…

Data Warehouse, eine große Lagerhalle gefüllt mit zahlreichen Kisten
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Data Warehouse: Simply Explained

Data warehousing is currently experiencing rapid growth and evolution, driven by the massive availability of data worldwide. A study by Domo estimates…

Datensicherheit, eine verschlossene Tür in einem schemenhaften Raum
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An Introduction to Data Security

Everything that is valuable must be protected, and that includes data. The importance of data in today's world makes it an asset worth protecting,…

Small Language Models, two technologies of different sizes as personifications of language, orange-colored (HEX #FF792B) distortions, double exposure, organic installation, --ar 16:9 --v 6.0
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An Introduction to Small Language Models

While gigantic language models such as GPT-4 and Claude 3 Opus are making headlines in the media, another development is emerging in the shadow of…

AI Use Case Funnel Management, Alexander Thamm [at] x Casebase
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AI Use Case Funnel Management

From a technological perspective, it has never seemed easier to make data-driven decisions and develop innovative AI applications. In practice,…

Natural Language Processing - NLP, as a projection on the facade of a Greek temple, --ar 16:9 --v 6.0
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Natural Language Processing (NLP): Simply Explained

From ChatGPT to real-time translation apps, many modern technologies rely on Natural Language Processing, commonly known as NLP. This powerful field…

Best Films about AI, a curved filmstrip and an orange-colored (HEX #FF792B) robot, double exposure, --ar 16:9 --v 6.0
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The Best Films about AI

Artificial intelligence is no longer a distant future scenario – neither in reality nor in cinema. For over a hundred years, films have told stories…

Data quality, a futuristic data control room where data flows like crystal-clear water through orange-colored (HEX #FF792B) pipes, some pipes have gauges, and sensors monitoring the flow, while a technician checks for leaks and blockages. In the background, a digital dashboard displays data quality metrics, symbolizing the concept of maintaining and measuring data quality., backlit, cross-fade, --ar 16:9 --v 6.0
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An Introduction to Data Quality

The massive amount of data being generated and consumed by companies today highlights how a data-driven approach is widely seen as the ideal way to…

Vertical AI, a vertical structure in front of a ballerina in an orange-colored (HEX #FF792B) mesh dress, shuttered --ar 16:9 --v 6.0
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An Introduction to Vertical AI

Thanks to their versatility, general AI models such as ChatGPT have become indispensable for many people in a wide range of tasks. But while…

Programming Languages, a software developer working on an orange-colored (HEX #FF792B) iMac G3 like https://s.mj.run/v6jV67ix96w --ar 16:9 --v 6.0
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Programming Languages for AI

Python remains the tool of choice for many data analysis and AI applications, but it is by no means the only programming language that matters. Modern…

EU AI Act Timeline, eine Figur einer Justitia mit Augenbinde und ihrer Waage vor einem orange-grauen Hindergrund
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The roadmap to the EU AI Act: a detailed guide

Artificial intelligence has significantly improved many sectors and industries—such as healthcare, manufacturing, and education. However, the use of…

Data Intelligence, an office room with some managers, numbers and code snippets, some orange-colored (HEX #FF792B) elements, slight double exposure, positive atmosphere, color blocking, --ar 16:9
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Data Intelligence: Simply explained

The integration of data intelligence can become a critical bridge between massive data volumes and powerful business decision making. In this article,…

Data Platform, ein in orange getauchte Plattform mit einer Figur in der Bildmitte, a draft of a classic platform video game from the 16-bit era, with some orange-colored (HEX #FF792B) obstacles and a character based on a musketeer, side view, retro, 16-bit graphics, crayon on paper
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Data Platform: An Introduction

A data platform forms the central backbone of a company's data infrastructure – often referred to as a “modern data stack.” It is used to collect,…

AI in Business, Einsatzgebiete von KI in Unternehmen, a company site with semi-open production buildings and administrative offices that allow a view inside, people at work, an orange-colored (HEX #FF792B) hard disk circuit board, slight double exposure, --ar 16:9 --v 6.0
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AI in Business

Artificial intelligence is now finding its way into all industries and playing an increasingly important role at all levels of the value chain. This…

Meta-Learning, fewer lines(a Pictionary board with a simple sketch of an elefant, orange-colored (HEX #FF792B) comic-style outline, board slightly from the side, slightly slanted view, board in an office, --ar 16:9 --v 6.0)
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An Introduction to Meta-Learning

In AI and machine learning, building models that perform well often requires large amounts of training data. In fact, getting good training data is…

How-to: Claude - Der "ethische" Chatbot
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How-To: Claude

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is one of the most important and most discussed topics of our time. Nowadays, there are many powerful models–but only a…

Data Lineage, a double exposure of a person looking back over their shoulder and an orange-colored (HEX #FF792B) data infrastructure, half figure, big city life
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The Importance of Data Lineage in Data Pipelines

Data is the backbone of modern businesses, but as the amount of data continues to grow, so does the complexity of processing it: data flows through…

title: "Predictive Maintenance", prompt: "a mechanic who services an engine of an orange-colored (HEX #FF792B) Meyers Manx, light reflections, 70s photography on Kodak Gold 200, --ar 16:9 --v 6.0"
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Predictive Maintenance: Simply Explained

Production efficiency and uptime are two of the most critical factors in the manufacturing industry. That’s why it’s important for business operators…

Deep Learning, ein mechanischen Konstruktion vor einem orangefarbenen Hintergrund
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Deep Learning: Simply Explained

Artificial intelligence (AI) has experienced a significant surge in popularity in recent years. But behind this hype lies—at least in part—a…

Supply Chain Management, Frachtschiffe an einer Werft, verzerrt, neben einem Globus
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Agentic AI in Supply Chain Risk Management

In an increasingly globalised world, supply chains are more complex and vulnerable to external disruptions than ever before. Companies are faced with…

AI Agents in Software Development, kind of a grey and orange-ish jigsaw
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AI Agents for Software Development

Large Language Models (LLMs) are becoming increasingly proficient at performing various tasks. They are so versatile that people use them for a wide…

Domain Adaptation, eine orangefarbene Wabenstruktur in Wellen und Tälern
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Domain Adaptation: Simply Explained

Model training is at the core of machine learning and AI. You train the model to perform on a task, and you want the model to perform well. That's the…

AI Agents and sensor data, eine Fabrik mit einem Fließband und einem Arbeiter aus der Vogelperspektive
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AI Agents and Sensor Data

The combination of artificial intelligence and sensor technology has the potential to transform a wide range of industries, particularly in the fields…

AI Agents in Maunfacturing, ein Blick auf den Innenraum einer Fertigungshalle
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The Rise of AI Agents

The advanced development of AI technologies opens up new possibilities for their integration into various industries, including manufacturing. Among…

How-to: Suno - Wie aus Text Musik wird
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How-To: Suno

A complete song – including lyrics, vocals and music – can be finished in just a few minutes, without having to play an instrument or enter a…

Data Engineer, ein Mann der nach einer digitalen Projektion von Daten greift
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Know How: Data Engineer in the Job Profile

Data is the backbone of the modern business world. It is therefore essential for companies to process data efficiently and transform it into valuable…

Machine Learning, ein humanoider Roboter, der an einem Bildschirm Inhalte über die Umwelt lernt
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Machine Learning: Simply Explained

With the emergence of modern generative AI systems, "AI" has become enormously popular and has become a hot topic in business, industry, and academia.…

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Building a Data Lake: A Step-by-Step Guide

The global data lake market is on track to hit $90 billion by 2033, and it’s no surprise why. Data lakes power everything from big data analytics to…

How-to: Midjourney - Leitfaden für Einsteiger und Fortgeschrittene
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How-To: Midjourney

“Midjourney is an independent research lab exploring new mediums of thought and expanding the imaginative powers of the human species.”

 

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Chain-of-Thought Prompting: Simply explained

Chain-of-thought (CoT) is an innovative prompt engineering technique designed to structure input prompts in a way that mirrors human reasoning. By…

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An Introduction to In-Context Learning

Training AI and machine learning models is often a complex, expensive and time-consuming process that typically requires large data sets and expensive…

Vertex AI, ein schneebedeckter Gipfel inmitten einen großen in orangen Farben gehaltenen Bergmassivs
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An Introduction to Vertex AI

Google has proven to be a pioneer in the AI revolution. The brand provides tools for developing and deploying machine learning (ML) models and hosting…

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The Role of Data Lakes in Big Data Strategies

Traditional SQL databases can no longer keep up with the big data pouring in from sources like social media, IoT devices, and multimedia. This is…

Zero-Shot Learning, ein Pferd in seitlicher Ansicht hinter einem Layer aus gestreiften weißen und orangefarbenen, horizontalen Streifen
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An Introduction to Zero-Shot Learning

In machine learning and AI, it's typically the case that we need to explicitly train a model on data examples in order for the model to be able to…

Prompt Engineering, von einer Person getippte digitale Inhalte, die sich in orangefarbene Post-its materialisieren
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An Introduction to Prompt Engineering

Ever since generative artificial systems (AI) have become open-access and popular, so has the need for prompt engineering. The term might sound…

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Artificial Neural Networks: Simply Explained

Artificial neural networks (ANNs) are one of the central technologies in the field of artificial intelligence and machine learning. Inspired by the…

LangChain, LangChain-Logo vor einem orange-ocker-farbenen Hintergrund
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An Introduction to LangChain

LangChain is a beneficial framework for developers and enterprises that helps them build LLMs that power various applications. It provides an…

KI Trends, Modefotografie mit einer Frau mit runder Sonnenbrille und einem orangen Anzug
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Innovation & Progress: Top AI Trends for 2025

The world of artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly evolving, producing innovative breakthroughs every year. 2025 promises not only technological…

Leitplanken in LLMs, eine orangefarbene Leitplanke im Vordergrund einer Kurve einer Rennstrecke
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Why you should set Guardrails in LLMs

Generative AI and LLMs have been a buzzword in the public domain since ChatGPT became available for users worldwide. As of today, just as companies…

Parameter in LLMs, eine Schaltkonsole, die von einem Arbeiter bedient wird
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The Importance of Parameters When Using Large Language Models

Large Language Models (LLMs) are driving business growth by providing valuable services such as question-answering, drafting emails, and generating…

LLM-Training, ein Läufer beim Training auf einer Tartanbahn
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Training Large Language Models

LLMs are providing groundbreaking value for businesses in all domains. To keep up to date with its progress, it's essential to know how LLM training…

Data Vault, Projektionen auf einem Tresor in einem mittelalterlichen Gewölbe
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Data Vault: Simply explained

Despite 37% of companies using central data warehouses, a significant gap exists between implementation and effectively managing the increasing volume…

LLM Use Cases, eine grafische Darstellung eines Fließbands in einer Industrieanlage mit zahlreichen überblendeten geometrischen Formen
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Large Language Models: Use Cases for Businesses

Large language models (LLMs) are the force of innovation for any business as they are the tools that help achieve generative AI-powered efficiency.…

CIO vs. CTO vs. CDO, eine Street-Art aus vier Personen in verschiedenen Farben
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CIO vs. CTO vs. CDO: Understanding the Distinctions and Synergies

In corporate technology leadership, the Chief Information Officer (CIO), Chief Technology Officer (CTO), Chief Digital Officer (CDO), and Chief Data…

KI und Compliance, ein Roboter aus weißem Metall, im Hintergrund ein klassischer Portikus eines griechischen Tempels
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AI and Compliance

The rapid development of artificial intelligence opens up numerous new opportunities and possibilities for companies. These opportunities also come…

Einführung in Large Language Models, ein orangefarbener Strom fließt um eine angedeutete Architektur
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An Introduction to Large Language Models

Large language models (LLMs) have brought generative AI to the forefront of business interest, as they can be applied across a wide range of…

Large Multimodal Models, eine Hauswand aus zahlreichen Strukturen, wie farbigen Rechtecken und wabenförmigen Fluchten, davor eine vorbeilaufende Person
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An Introduction to Large Multimodal Models

We're all aware of the rapid advancements in generative artificial intelligence (AI) and its applications in language translations, image recognition,…

OLAP vs. OLTP, zwei zylinderförmige Datenbanken aus spiegelndem Metall vor einem mehrfarbigen Hintergrund
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OLAP vs OLTP: Differences in the Data Warehouse Architecture

Did you know global data creation is expected to grow to 180 zettabytes in 2025, a significant increase from 64.5 zettabytes in 2020? Given this surge…

Datenbanken, eine technische Struktur einer Datenbank in anthrazit und orange gehalten
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Databases: Simply explained

Databases play a central role in the modern information society by managing structured collections of data and enabling efficient access to them. From…

Einführung in Foundation Models, zahlreiche Daten in einem abstrakten Raum
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An Introduction to Foundation Models

Generative AI is a popular terminology in the business industry, and its underlying technology, foundation models (FMs), are gaining traction due to…

Top 14 LLMs in Business, eine kubistische Collage von Sprache
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A Comprehensive Guide to the Top 14 Large Language Models in Business

Large Language Models (LLMs) are a pivotal innovation in artificial intelligence, reshaping how we interact with technology. These sophisticated…

Text Mining, ein Kumpel in einer erleuchteten Mine aus Zeitungen
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Text Mining: applications and techniques

Text mining is a fundamental process in today’s many data mining applications, which enables organizations to harness the full potential of their…

Data Mining, ein Steinbruch mit orangen Containern in einer felsigen Landschaft
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Data Mining: Methods, Basics and Practical Examples

Data mining has become a critical process in many businesses, helping to reveal valuable knowledge hidden in large volumes of data. It has become one…

Gamification Tools, Anna Lytics in einer Werkstatt, mit verschiedenen Werkzeugen in den Händen
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7 Best Gamification Tools for Your Business

Gamification in business harnesses the engaging and motivating elements of games, applying them to various business processes. This strategy enhances…

Beispiele für Gamification in Unternehmen, ein Spielbrett aus der Iso-Perspektive mit einigen Spielfiguren
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9 Examples of Gamification from Business Cases

Gamification is transforming the business world, integrating game-like elements into non-game environments. This innovative approach is not just about…

Vor- & Nachteile Cloud Computing, ein breites Wolkenfeld in der Abendsonnen, im Vordergrund eine weite Landschaft
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Advantages and Disadvantages of Cloud Computing for Companies

In an increasingly digitized business world, the efficient management of IT resources is central to corporate success. The cloud computing model…

Gamification für Unternehmen, Anna Lytics aus dem Lehrspiel AI Adventure der Alexander Thamm GmbH
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The Growing Importance of Gamification in Education and Business

Gamification is changing the way we learn and work. At its core, it involves using game-like elements in non-game environments, such as schools and…

Reinforcement Learning: kompakt erklärt, Tech Deep Dive, Alexander Thamm GmbH
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Reinforcement Learning: Simply Explained

Reinforcement learning (RL) is an increasingly popular machine learning method that focuses on finding intelligent solutions to complex control…

Unsupervised Learning: kompakt erklärt, Kinder, die in einem Klassenzimmer durcheinander rennen
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Unsupervised Learning: Simply explained

Unsupervised machine learning is a powerful tool for extracting valuable insights from data. Unlike supervised machine learning, it does not require…

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Top 10 Data Catalogues

Anyone who has data also has data about data. This so-called metadata should also be collected, structured, and stored. But why? Anyone who operates…

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Top 10 Open-Source Machine Learning Frameworks

In 2012, we were the first consultancy in the German-speaking world to focus on Data & AI. Today, it can be said that artificial intelligence has the…

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Brownfield vs. Greenfield - Every Company can become Part of Industry 4.0

Smart factory, Industrial Internet of Things or networked production: many of the concepts described in the context of Industry 4.0often sound highly…

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Convolutional Neural Networks - The Example of the Revolution in Computer Vision

Learn how convolutional neural networks help machines understand visual information. Essentially, machines mimic the processes of the human brain. We…

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The Data Strategist: Tasks and Daily Work

Today, companies collect vast amounts of data and sometimes spend large sums of money to store and manage it. Some of this data is collected because…

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