Why businesses fail at machine learning

New ‘AI teammate’ can tell people what to do at work

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Ishaan Mahajan
June 07, 2024

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🧠 Why businesses fail at machine learning

When it comes to machine learning, businesses often confuse two distinct disciplines: research and application. Imagine hiring a chef to build an oven or an electrical engineer to bake bread. This mismatch often leads to failed projects.

Applied Machine Learning

Most businesses need applied machine learning, which is about using existing tools to solve business problems—like a chef using appliances to create dishes. Businesses should leverage pre-built algorithms and platforms like Google Cloud rather than trying to build them from scratch. This approach allows teams to focus on innovating with recipes rather than reinventing the wheel.

Crashing and Burning

Many businesses fail by hiring researchers who lack practical experience in applying machine learning. The key is to build an interdisciplinary team that includes decision-makers, domain experts, data engineers, applied ML engineers, statisticians, software engineers, project managers, and reliability engineers. Each role ensures the seamless application of machine learning to solve real-world problems.

Decision Intelligence Engineering

To bridge the gap, we introduced "decision intelligence engineering," focusing on the applied aspects of machine learning and data science. This discipline helps organizations use machine learning effectively to meet their goals.

Solving business problems with machine learning is simpler than it seems. Focus on what you want to achieve and use the available tools creatively. You don't need a PhD to make impactful use of machine learning—just human creativity and the right team. Dive in and start tinkering!

👑 Apple could crown OpenAI as King of the Valley LINK

  • Apple and OpenAI are reportedly partnering to integrate ChatGPT into the iPhone's operating system, potentially making it a core feature on every device.

  • The partnership could mark the end of Google's competition with OpenAI for being the main AI chatbot on iPhones, putting OpenAI in front of Apple's massive user base and enhancing its long-term influence in Silicon Valley.

  • While it’s unclear exactly how Apple will use ChatGPT, possibilities include powering Siri or offering it as a standalone app, with new AI features likely to be introduced as opt-in services during the Worldwide Developers Conference next week.

🤖 New ‘AI teammate’ can tell people what to do at work LINK

  • Asana has introduced an "AI teammate" that not only assigns tasks but also fills in missing information, aiming to enhance team collaboration and overall efficiency within the platform.

  • The AI model leverages historical data and team relationships to match tasks with employees' specific skill sets, ensuring that the right people are assigned to the right projects for optimal performance, and proactively gathering any missing information needed for tasks.

  • Asana’s AI teammate includes a chat interface that allows users to ask questions about their projects, similar to other AI tools from companies like Google, Amazon, and Microsoft, which are also focused on automating workflow tasks.

Top AI Apps for Text Enhancement

Discover the top AI grammar checkers and rewording tools below:

  1. Grammarly

    Description: The mainstream spell- and structure-checking app, Grammarly is a comprehensive solution that keeps your English on point. It allows you to adjust your tone and suggests shortcuts to simplify wordy or complex phrases. With plenty of extensions and integrations, you can use Grammarly almost anywhere there's a text box.

    Features: Generative text features through GrammarlyGO.

  2. Wordtune

    Description: Wordtune is the best tool for rewriting, shortening, or expanding content. It helps you find plenty of wording alternatives to improve your text. When you input the text you want to check, you can easily browse synonyms, rewrite entire sentences, and adapt the suggestions into a final draft.

  3. ProWritingAid

    Description: A direct competitor of Grammarly, ProWritingAid offers extensive statistics to help you track grammar, style, and spelling scores. It stands out with its lifetime plan, allowing you to leverage all these features without adding a new recurring bill.

    Comparison: Check out our ProWritingAid vs. Grammarly comparison to find out which is the best for you.

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