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Data Poisoning: Machine Learning Susceptible to Manipulation by Hackers

By Dick Weisinger

Data poisoning is the alteration or manipulation of Machine Language (ML) training data. While the amount of data changed may be small, it may be enough to both avoid detection and to bias the algorithm into favoring a particular result.…

Artificial Intelligence: Advancing from Optimizing Win Positions in Chess to Semiconductor Chip Floorplanning Placement

By Dick Weisinger

Chip designers are turning to artificial intelligence to help both speed up the chip design process but also make chip designs more efficient. AI has been very successful in solving and winning board game challenges, like Chess and Go. The…

Data Management: Businesses Often Struggle to Demonstrate Value and ROI

By Dick Weisinger

Long term investments into data warehousing may not be paying off, according to a survey by Dremio. The study found that only 22 percent of companies felt that they’ve seen a positive return on their software investment, although this is…

Linux: Efficiency and Performance from Kernel Customizations

By Dick Weisinger

Extended Berkeley Packet Filter (eBPF) is a virtual machine running inside the operating system kernel. Using eBPF, you can safely load programs into the kernel to customize kernel behavior. Historically, because the kernel is vital for security and stability, it…

Blockchain and Encryption: The Coming Quantum Wars

By Dick Weisinger

The sum value of all cryptocurrencies amounts to a pretty penny — Bitcoin alone has a market cap in the range of one trillion dollars. An advantage of cryptocurrencies is that they operate without a middleman. There is no bank…