Researchers in Turkey are Using AI to Read Cuneatic Hittite Tablets
Thanks to new AI technology, almost 2,000 ancient Hittite tablets are being read for the first time.In a report by Arkeonews.net,the tablets, which are kept in the collections of the Çorum Museum, the Istanbul Archaeology Museum, and the Ankara Anatolian Civilizations Museum, have finished the project's initial phase of digitization.
âMost scientific research is subsidized by the federal government. Shouldnât the public have access to the results of work supported by public funds?â âRobert Darnton on the commodities of academic labor https://t.co/7n60jeD5RG
âThe world of learning has become a battleground between the opposed forces of democratization and commercialization.â âRobert Darnton on âThe Dream of a Universal Libraryâ https://t.co/Jk5k7JTTtV
The digitization of library holdings by Google was initially seen as a way to democratize access to knowledge, but it has also led to the commercialization of information.
Google's digitization efforts have faced legal challenges from rights holders who claim infringement of copyright. [ more ]
The digitization of libraries by Google promised to open up access to knowledge, but it has also led to closed access and commercialization.
The battle between democratization and commercialization in the world of learning is driven by self-interest and tectonic shifts in research and publication. [ more ]
The digitization of library holdings by Google was initially seen as a way to democratize access to knowledge, but it has also led to the commercialization of information.
Google's digitization efforts have faced legal challenges from rights holders who claim infringement of copyright. [ more ]
As the sun sets on Appian's annual conference, it's clear artificial intelligence (AI) now plays a larger role for the company than ever before.Whether it's the integration of natural language prompts and digitization of documents in Appian 22.3, or new documentation capabilities for the platform's own SAIL, attendees have been treated to a buffet of AI options.
Big Four publishers move to crush the Internet Archive
On Monday four of the largest book publishers asked a New York court to grant summary judgment in a copyright lawsuit seeking to shut down the Internet Archive's online library and hold the non-profit organization liable for damages.The lawsuit was filed back June 1, 2020, by the Hachette Book Group, HarperCollins Publishers, John Wiley & Sons and Penguin Random House.
Indian executives see uptick in cybersecurity budgets in 2023: Report - The Statesman
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Most executives in India say their organisations are continuing to increase their cyber budgets in 2023 as data breaches increase, a report showed on Wednesday.While 77 per cent said cybercriminal activity is the biggest organizational threat, 62 per cent highlighted insider threat as a challenge.
Analysis | Pearson May Have Learned Its Hardest Lessons
Pearson Plc is the wayward pupil with a tendency to over-promise, who shows brief spurts of improvement only to bring home a disappointing report card bearing the words "must try harder."The education provider and textbook publisher is in the midst of another periodic upswing, and markets appear willing to trust that the better grades are here to stay.
Why OOH advertising is becoming a bigger part of this baby care brand's marketing strategy
Babycare brand Coterie has rolled out its first out-of-home campaign, looking to get in front of parents and families venturing back outside now that Covid-19 restrictions have been lifted.
Berlin: School Year Commences for Hundreds of Thousands of Kids
Berlin, August 20th, 2022 (The Berlin Spectator) - Everyone is back from the beach.Berlin is filling up again.Traffic will be hell on Monday, when the city's 827 schools are back in business.
Scientists at Germany's Max Planck Institute (MPI) for Medical Research, Max Planck Institute for Intelligent Systems, Heidelberg University, and Fraunhofer Institute for Biomedical Engineering have created a technique for assembling three-dimensional (3D) objects using ultrasound.The concept applies multiple acoustic holograms to generate pressure fields for printing solid particles, gel beads, and even biological cells.
New imaging tool confirms female scribe etched her name in medieval manuscript
Jessica Hodgson, a graduate student at the University of Leicester, was poring over a medieval manuscript in the Bodleian Libraries' collection at the University of Oxford when she spotted a faint etched inscription on one of the pages.It seemed to spell out the name "Eadburg," but the etching was too faint for full confirmation.
40 Must-Know Data Science Skills & Frameworks, Getting Started with ML.NET,
40 Must-Know Data Science Skills and Frameworks for 2023 We looked at over 25,000 data scientist job descriptions, and these are the top 40 skills, frameworks, and tools that employers are looking for in 2023.Training and Deploying Your PyTorch Model in the Cloud with Azure ML In this article, we will show you how to train and deploy a simple Fashion MNIST model in the cloud.
Tech job vacancies hamper England's digital health plans
The NHS in England has more than 3,000 vacant tech roles, according to a Parliamentary report that describes its progress against government-set digital targets as "inadequate."A survey of NHS trust leaders, carried out by the Department for Health and Social Care (DHSC), found that there are 3,500 full-time tech pro roles vacant, which it puts down to poor pay and career opportunities, and competition with the wider industry.
Martech failure? 50% say loyalty programs don't offer much value
The goal of martech is to add value for business and customer via personalized experiences which increase brand engagement.Loyalty programs seem like the perfect channel for this.
Guggenheim CIO Scott Minerd Warns of a Crypto 'Washout' Similar to the Internet Bubble Markets and Prices Bitcoin News
Guggenheim Partners CIO Scott Minerd believes there is going to be a crypto washout similar to the internet bubble.There's another shoe to drop, he warned.Nonetheless, the executive is confident that the crypto industry will move forward despite the collapse of crypto exchange FTX.Guggenheim's Scott Minerd Shares Crypto Outlook Guggenheim Partners Global Chief Investment Officer (CIO) Scott Minerd shared in an interview with Bloomberg last week his thoughts on the future of cryptocurrency following the implosion of crypto exchange in FTX.
Buenos Aires to Tax Cryptocurrency Mining in 2023 Regulation Bitcoin News
The province of Buenos Aires in Argentina will begin taxing cryptocurrency mining and possibly staking, in 2023.A new proposal modifies the tax law to introduce cryptocurrency mining as a taxable activity that will levy 4% on the income calculated via these operations.However, it is still unclear if staking will be taxed.
Meta Publishes New Guide to the Key Factors Influencing Consumer Decisions
According to a new report from Meta, created in partnership with Publicis Data Intelligence, and incorporating insight from over 1,000 consumers, the most influential factors are: video, social commerce and recommendations.The new, 14-page whitepaper, which you can download here, looks specifically at South East Asian market trends, though the findings are likely universal, with Meta working to identify the key elements that drive consumer action in the modern landscape.
How to apply for Spanish citizenship for a baby born in Spain to foreign parents
Perhaps the most interesting draw of Spain's new startups law is the creation of an exclusive visa for digital nomads.In a nutshell, it will grant non-EU freelancers and remote workers entry and residency rights in Spain, with less bureaucratic obstacles than there currently are and enticing tax benefits.
Spanish royals start delayed state visit to Germany
King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia of Spain have started a state visit to Germany that was delayed for a year because of the coronavirus pandemic and will see the monarch and the German president open the annual Frankfurt Book Fair.