Fashion is a form of art that can express one’s emotions, culture and history. Making clothes incorporates aspects of creativity and attention to detail. Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) are being used to augment the creativity of artists and designers within the fashion industry. From generating outfits, to pattern recognition of textiles, technology […]
Image by imgix from unsplash.com. This is the second part of a three-part blog on the Internet of Things (IoT). In the last post, I introduced the Internet of things (IoT) as the expansion of digital devices communicating with each other. I discussed the first main factor enabling this: the improvement of standards and protocols […]
Only a decade ago, the number of devices connected to the internet was less than 1/7th of the world's total population. Today, there are three times that many devices connected to the internet or to each other. By and large, the now commonplace buzzphrase "the Internet of Things", IoT for short, points to this phenomenon, […]
The beginning of a new year is the perfect time to set goals for the upcoming year. Start the year off right by learning a new digital skill in 2021. According to Techrepublic, the top 5 tech skills to master in 2021 are: Cybersecurity. Specifically, cybersecurity skills for the cloud will be in demand. AI […]
We hope you enjoyed the Women in AI program today. If you would like to learn more about this, and other related subject matter, here are some recommended resources. Books Algorithms of Oppression: How Search Engines Reinforce Racism By Safiya Umoja Noble “A revealing look at how negative biases against women of color […]
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is the ability for a computer or computer controlled robot to perform tasks commonly associated with intelligent beings. Here are a few unique examples of how AI can help with specific children's therapies. This includes speech therapy, social skills for autism and the identification of anxiety and depression. Photo by Alex Knight from […]
We hope you enjoyed the Designing for Equity program today. If you would like to learn more about this and other related subject matter, here are some recommended resources. Books Mismatch : How Inclusion Shapes Design By Kat Holmes “In Mismatch, Kat Holmes describes how design can lead to exclusion, and how design […]
This November, the Library’s Innovation Council presents a two-part series of online programs that explores the themes of equity, inclusion and social justice through the lens of technology, innovation and design. TPL’s Innovation Council is an advisory group of recognized leading individuals from the academic, creative, and technology communities. Grab your lunch and get inspired […]
A few years back, I attended a library training program and one of the presenters mentioned the idea of using virtual reality (VR) for surgery simulation. This idea has never left me. Doctors can use VR (essentially video game technology) to simulate real-life surgery. They can use this tool to see, learn, and train themselves […]
The days are getting shorter, the air is getting cooler and the grocery store shelves are filling with boxes of mini chocolate bars and bag of chips. That can only mean one thing: it's Halloween season! Halloween is going to look a little different this year. But we can still partake in the second best […]