Published inHackerNoon.com·PinnedNeuralink is building the most privacy invasive technology of our timeNeuralink, a start-up funded by Elon Musk, is developing neural laces. A neural lace is a device which allows for direct connection between a human brain and a computer. This device has the potential to become the most privacy invasive technology of our time. On the other hand, Elon musk…Elon Musk4 min readElon Musk4 min read
Published inThunderstock·Feb 14, 2022Retail demand forecasting: a training nightmare (#2)Welcome to our series about retail demand forecasting, if you haven’t read the last chapter in this series, you can find it here. We left off reasoning about model types and choosing a tabular approach to demand forecasting. …Machine Learning7 min readMachine Learning7 min read
Published inThunderstock·Jan 4, 2022A new way to look at inventory performanceAt Thunderstock, we have created various modules aimed at improving retail operations. Each of these modules leverages the predictions made by our predictions engine to improve efficiency across the supply-chain. …Inventory Management6 min readInventory Management6 min read
Published inThunderstock·Dec 31, 2021Retail demand forecasting: a practitioner’s taleAccurate demand forecasting is at the core of all retail inventory optimizations. Clearly, the more accurate we can estimate future demand, the more precisely we can buy goods, place stock and even determine the right amount of markdown. An oracle of knowledge, sounds perfect right? Well, not quite… I have…Artificial Intelligence6 min readArtificial Intelligence6 min read
Published inThe Startup·Nov 12, 2017A new buzz-word for consultants: AIThe hype is real. Artificial intelligence, the holy grail of computer science, is receiving a lot attention. AI surely is a lovely buzz word. It has everything a buzz word requires: the underlying technology is great, the word itself highly overstates the technology and the majority of people do not…Artificial Intelligence5 min readArtificial Intelligence5 min read
Published inThe Thinking Paradox·Oct 31, 2017Will we be enslaved by tech giants?Innovation is great. It allows us to continuously thrive in new experiences, create new ways of interacting with people and improve efficiency. It might even be the only way we can survive our self-destructive nature. There is one worrying thing about innovation: the winner takes all principle and its implications. …Technology7 min readTechnology7 min read
