Enhancing Student Persistence through Data Analytics at Morehouse
Summary Infinitive was retained by Morehouse College to help drive its use of internal data to improve student retention and persistence. Morehouse is the only historically Black, all-male, four-year liberal arts institution in the United States, with a history dating back over 157 years. Through a Strategic Data Planning workshop, we worked with the Morehouse […]
Twelve Most Popular Machine Learning Algorithms Described
Overview: There are many algorithms used to build machine learning models. Listed below are 12 of the most common / popular algorithms along with a relatively simple definition, the type of algorithm (regression, classification, dimensionality reduction, or clustering), and an example use-case. 1) Linear Regression (Ordinary Least Squares, OLS) – OLS seeks to draw […]
Agents: The Next Frontier
The world of Large Language Models (LLMs) is getting ever more crowded while the differences in the LLMs’ language understanding are growing ever smaller. This commoditization of the base capabilities inside LLMs is causing the biggest LLM makers (with the highest market caps) to look beyond basic language understanding for differentiation. OpenAI is rumored to […]
Databricks Financial Services Forum Recap
The Databricks Financial Services forum in NYC last week was a great event to learn how industry leaders are utilizing Data, Analytics and AI. It was also a chance to preview new Databricks capabilities that help drive value through Data and AI. Below are some key takeaways from the event. AI is Accelerating New Business […]
Game On: The Evolving Journey of AI in Predicting NFL Viewership Dynamics
Please note: This is an update to an ongoing experiment. More details will be published as the experiment progresses. Summary. Infinitive has completed the first phase of an effort to predict viewership of NFL football games. Using publicly available data and the Databricks Data Lakehouse platform we have developed a layered model with a Root […]
The Databricks Journey: From Idea to Industry Leader
As Databricks continues to be a leading player in data and AI, and with our clients increasingly relying on Databricks, curiosity arises about how it all started. Did it begin because of a Netflix competition? Perhaps an old Commodore 64? The answer may be both, none, or somewhere in between. For those unaware, Databricks provides […]
Chinese Hack Demonstrates the Importance of Asset Management within IT/GRC
Old routers never die. They just get hacked by the Chinese. U.S. officials recently revealed a concerning cyber operation reportedly involving Chinese actors, targeting outdated home and office Wi-Fi routers in the United States. This operation aimed to exploit vulnerabilities in these devices to potentially disrupt critical infrastructure like electrical and water supplies. Most of […]
Reimagining Customer Service Through Generative AI
Overview Since the release of ChatGPT in late 2022, companies have considered many use cases for Generative AI within the enterprise. ChatGPT’s generative AI capabilities ignited significant interest in the potential for Large Language Models (LLMs) within the enterprise, particularly in customer service applications. Customer service became a focal point of GenAI applications because these […]
AI and US Elections
As the founder and CEO of a data and AI consultancy, I wonder about both the positives and the negatives of AI. Recently, I have been thinking about the role AI might play in the upcoming US elections. Deepfakes. AI’s ability to create very realistic pictures and videos is an area of concern for elections. […]
24 Predictions for 2024
As 2024 unfolds, a captivating wave of technological transformations is set to redefine the landscape. From smartphones integrating Language Models for seamless translation to the revolutionary impact of Generative AI chatbots on customer service, the tech horizon is ablaze with innovation. Brace yourself for the emergence of AI-generated songs taking the music scene by storm, […]
