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To understand the risks posed by AI, follow the money

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It’s difficult to argue with David Collingridge’s influential thesis that attempting to predict the risks posed by new technologies is a fool’s errand. However, there is one class of AI risk that is generally knowable in advance. Amazon’s advertising business is a case in point.

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Rising Tide Rents and Robber Baron Rents

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Why is it that Amazon, which has positioned itself as “the most customer-centric company on the planet,” now lards its search results with advertisements, placing them ahead of the customer-centric results chosen by the company’s organic search algorithms, which prioritize a combination of low price, high customer ratings, and other similar factors?

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How to Set AI Goals

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AI Benefits and Stakeholders. AI is a field where value, in the form of outcomes and their resulting benefits, is created by machines exhibiting the ability to learn and “understand,” and to use the knowledge learned to carry out tasks or achieve goals. AI-generated benefits can be realized by defining and achieving appropriate goals.

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10 Examples of How Big Data in Logistics Can Transform The Supply Chain

datapine

Table of Contents 1) Benefits Of Big Data In Logistics 2) 10 Big Data In Logistics Use Cases Big data is revolutionizing many fields of business, and logistics analytics is no exception. These applications are designed to benefit logistics and shipping companies alike. Did you know?

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A Complete Guide To Driving Digital Transformation In Marketing

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Such an approach will require blending in data with digital technology so that your customers get more value from your services, advertising, and offers. When you have set KPIs and got the right digital marketing tools at your disposal, your business will benefit from the following: 3. Refine Digital Channels. Pay Per Click (PPC).

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From Cloud to Customer

CIO Business Intelligence

Apple has proved this by moving to advertising-free mobile phones with privacy by default while increasing its market share. In times of scarce digital and marketing skills availability, this is a seriously important benefit. Artificial Intelligence, Cloud Management, Managed Cloud Services, Marketing and Advertising Industry.

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When models are everywhere

O'Reilly on Data

Regardless of how we think of ourselves, humans aren’t terribly good at trading off short-term stimulus against long-term benefits. In a highly specific, short-term sense, possibly. In a long-term sense, definitely not. Short-term stimulus is addictive: maybe not as addictive as “The Entertainment,” but addictive nonetheless.

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