A new QED-C® study explores the diverse range of potential applications and early standardization efforts within the industry. — In the 122 years since Max Planck first suggested the quantum hypothesis, scientists have drastically expanded our understanding of quantum mechanics and how the universe behaves at the smallest scales. …

An education in AI intersects with computational thinking — “What to do after my PhD was a huge decision for me. Until SRI, my life had been mostly about computer science; others from my lab used the AI part of their studies to go on and conventionally apply AI in the industry. But, I really enjoyed working with students…

With remote work and skyrocketing usage of digital workplace tools, status has become more critical than ever — Featured author: Raj Singh, CEO and Co-founder of SRI spin-out, Pulse — Automatic Status From your phone’s auto-correct to your car’s autopilot on the freeway, practically every workflow in our lives has been upended with artificial intelligence (AI). Yet despite all of the advances, one component has not changed in…

Bringing IT under an agile umbrella — “I’ve been working as a software engineer for over 30 years, and I still love to write software.” Many award-winning SRI programs have benefitted from Wingerden’s deep technical knowledge and IT management skills. SRI International has more than its fair share of talented people. One such outstanding talent is Ken Wingerden, Principal Solutions Architect at the Center for Software Engineering, Integrated Systems and Solutions. Over…

The focus on standards setting parallels increasing global attention to the domain. — Author: Terrill Frantz, Vice Chair, QED-C Workforce TAC In a joint statement issued in October 2021, China published directives on how it will advance its goal of becoming an influencer in international technological standards setting, thus contributing to the nation’s standing as a forerunner in next-generation technologies — including quantum…

SRI’s Human Sleep Lab puts consumer wearables to the test — As part of a broad range of new consumer sleep-tracking technology, wearable devices are at the frontier of new technologies, with companies innovating new applications and features for devices at breakneck speed. …

A new approach to making privacy protections granular in existing business applications — SRI International has a track record of incubating new technologies and releasing them into new ventures backed by world-class researchers, including Nuance Communications, which was recently acquired by Microsoft for $19.7 billion. This stable of trailblazing tech spin-offs has a new addition in the form of Confidencial, Inc. …

Dr. Yao loves to explore new frontiers, and SRI loves to innovate, allowing her to explore and advance AI-enabled tech — Dr. Yi Yao is a Technical Director in SRI International’s Computer Vision Laboratory. Dr. Yao and her team work on a wide range of artificial intelligence (AI) and computer vision problems, including advances in explainable AI. “When I first joined SRI, I was very impressed with the lifecycle and scope…

Understanding and navigating Allyship for personal and professional success — Author: Ty Scott, Sr. HR Business Partner and DEI Program Manager Allyship may have different meanings depending on whom you ask. To some, it’s about intervening to disrupt microaggressions and implicit biases to ensure those with less influence have seats and voices at the table. To others, allyship is about…