The Broad Institute was launched in 2004 to seize the opportunity offered by the Human Genome Project, the international research effort to identify and map all of the genes of the human genome. Its founding scientists hoped a research institution built to focus on the genetic basis for disease could drive great progress in medical understanding, diagnosis, and treatment. Two…

In the past year, COVID-19 has brought most of the planet to a standstill. In the United States alone, 30 million cases have been reported, and as of February 2021, there have been more than 500,000 deaths. At last, there is some reason for optimism. There are now three effective vaccines and their production and distribution are increasing, bringing us…

The technology and science behind AI are incredible, but so are the people involved in it. In 2020, we started the AI Heroes program to recognize individuals who are using AI to drive business, process, and technology innovation in their organizations. Every industry— healthcare, retail, education, finance, insurance, manufacturing, nonprofit—needs heroes to help drive change, collaborate, and champion the use…

Beware the hype about AI systems. Although AI is powerful and generates trillions of dollars of economic value across the world, what you see in science fiction movies remains pure fiction. In this blog post, I will focus on the use of the word autonomous, the dangers of using it with stakeholders, and, in the context of customer experience, the…

This blog is meant to be a fun take on predicting Song and Record of the Year for the 63rd Annual GRAMMY Awards. Events in the entertainment industry look a little different this year, with the GRAMMYs being a prime example. After a postponement due to rising COVID-19 numbers in the Los Angeles area, Sunday, March 14th will mark the…

The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the need for enterprise AI, and organizations that embraced this change found an edge in a fierce, data-driven marketplace. We’re excited to announce AI Experience Worldwide: The Hunt for Transformational Growth, our upcoming free virtual conference where we will explore how AI can jump-start an organization’s potential and streamline data forecasts Join us May 11-12, 2021…

If you’ve gone shopping, done some online banking, or had an online health consultation recently, chances are that you have come into contact with or have been aided by AI. Not only is AI becoming more common in our homes and everyday lives, companies are also trying to understand what AI means for their businesses and their customers and how…

Every day, millions of people interact with AI systems, often without knowing it. Whether it’s used to make a product or other recommendation, apply for a loan, or filter spam from your inbox, AI is changing the world. At DataRobot, we believe in empowering users to easily create powerful AI tools that have the potential to transform their businesses. In…

Stephanie Lampkin has dedicated her career to addressing the important issue of bias and fairness and embedding the core values of fairness and equity in corporate America. Stephanie, Founder and CEO of Blendoor, recently joined Ben Taylor, Chief AI Evangelist at DataRobot, on the DataRobot More Intelligent Tomorrow podcast and explained the importance of removing an applicant’s identity during the…