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Premature Optimization is (Still) the Root of All Evil
A lesson that we software engineers learn early in our careers is that “premature optimization is the root of all evil.” This…
From Schneier on Security
Spanish Soccer League App Spies on Fans
The Spanish Soccer League's smartphone app spies on fans in order to find bars that are illegally streaming its games. The app listens with the microphone for the...
From insideHPC
Video: AMD Powers Next-Gen Supercomputing at ISC 2019
In this video from ISC 2019, Dan Bounds from AMD describes how the company is powering a new generation of supercomputers with their EPYC processors and RadeonVideo...
From The Eponymous Pickle
Plants as Sensors and Cyborgs
Have been a long time amateur botanist. So much like the direction suggested here. Designing alerting and circuits inside plants. Could a field of corn alert...
From The Eponymous Pickle
HR Management via AI
This is already happening. We used classic optimization systems for human resource use. What will be interesting is the degree of autonomy such systems will have...
From Schneier on Security
MongoDB Offers Field Level Encryption
MongoDB now has the ability to encrypt data by field: MongoDB calls the new feature Field Level Encryption. It works kind of like end-to-end encrypted messaging...
From The Computing Community Consortium Blog
CCC Past Chair Beth Mynatt is featured in National Geographic for her work on health informatics and assistive technology!
The population in this country is getting older, and yet, these aging individuals expect their homes to keep up with their changing needs. This so called “Aging...
From The Eponymous Pickle
Spatial Thought
Reasoning with the body, in context space. Fascinating, How do we use this among machines?The Geometry of Thought in The Edge A Conversation with Barbara Tversky...
From The Eponymous Pickle
Flat Cryptography in Chrome
Concept new to me, but interesting for making security more common.Automated Cryptocode Generator Helps Secure the WebMIT NewsBy Rob MathesonResearchers at the...
From Schneier on Security
Person in Latex Mask Impersonated French Minister
Forget deep fakes. Someone wearing a latex mask fooled people on video calls for a period of two years, successfully scamming 80 million euros from rich French...
From insideHPC
Hyperion Research HPC Market Update from ISC 2019
In this video from ISC 2019, Hyperion Research hosts their annual HPC Market Update briefing. The company helps IT professionals, business executives, and the investment...
From insideHPC
MeteoSwiss to Improve Weather Forecasting with Cray CS-Storm Supercomputer
At ISC 2019, Cray announced that CSCS in Switzerland is adding a third Cray CS-Storm supercomputer to support the development of cutting-edge weather service products...
From insideHPC
One Stop Systems Showcases ‘AI on the Fly’ at ISC 2019
In this video from ISC 2019, Jan Mannik from One Stop Systems describes how the company delivers "AI on the Fly." "The next killer application for High Performance...
From The Eponymous Pickle
Robotic Process Automation (RPA) Expands Rapidly
Often mentioned here. I am a supporter because it more transparently moves towards real-life process improvement. It also give you a better understanding of curent...
From Schneier on Security
Florida City Pays Ransomware
Learning from the huge expenses Atlanta and Baltimore incurred by refusing to pay ransomware, the Florida City of Riveria Beach decided to pay up. The ransom amount...
From The Computing Community Consortium Blog
CS for Social Good White Paper Competition
The Computing Community Consortium (CCC), in conjunction with Schmidt Futures, will sponsor and administer a white paper competition on the future of “CS for Social...
From The Eponymous Pickle
Hangouts and Chats in Google
Quite interesting. Could a company implement a whole set of standards for interaction, recording, goal management, process detail, After Action Reviews?Google...
From The Eponymous Pickle
Great Decision Making
Good piece which get to the point of decision and process. And also ultimately in AI. The solution of commuting to a default decision up front is interesting,...
From The Eponymous Pickle
Debate on Blockchain for the Sepplychain
Interesting view with useful examples. Relates to some of my current work.Is Blockchain Primed to Transform the Supply Chain? A Nuanced DebateBy John Thielens...
From The Eponymous Pickle
Store Level Data Confidentiality
Laws and Regulation regarding data. Since data is key to analytics, these regulations are as well.FMI wins Supreme Court ruling on SNAP data disclosureDecision...
From The Eponymous Pickle