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Jan. 24, 1973: Computer optimizations reduce waste in furniture manufacturing
An optical scanner combined with a minicomputer enabled furniture companies to cut more usable wood from each plank. “Mini Plots Furniture Part Cutting” published in Computerworld Volume 7, Issue 4...
Towards collaboration between data institutions and philanthropy
Data institutions have an important role to play in helping us tackle the challenges and issues of our time. In this article, President Vilas Dhar and Jack Hardinges, the Open...
Oct. 1, 1969: Traffic bottlenecks relieved with automated transponder-based tolls
An automated toll-payment experiment on the Golden Gate Bridge improves traffic flow. “Computer Collects Tolls From Passing Vehicles” published in Computerworld Volume 3, Issue 39 on October 1, 1969 In...
April 4, 1973: Geologists use natural language system to study moon samples
Natural language processing made it possible for geologists to engage with computers and extract information about moon samples. “One ‘Lunar’ Step May Be a Leap for Input of ‘Natural’ Language”...
April 11, 1973: Hawaii's ALOHAnet system becomes the first satellite connection on ARPANET
A wireless communication network developed in Hawaii becomes connected via satellite to an early version of the internet. “Aloha Communications System Connects Hawaii to Arpanet” published in Computerworld Volume 7,...
Karen Kelley Gill
Karen serves as the Vice President of Operations at the Patrick J. McGovern Foundation. With more than thirty years of experience in the non-profit and philanthropic arena, Karen’s primary expertise...
People -- not Data -- drive Data for Good
Editor’s Note: This article originally appeared on the Cloudera Foundation website. In April 2021, the Cloudera Foundation merged with the Patrick J. McGovern Foundation. by Claudia Juech May 16, 2019...
AI4All building a community of diverse leaders to influence AI in positive direction
https://vimeo.com/454868621 BOSTON- Artificial intelligence is everywhere – in offices, homes, hospitals, and online stores — just ask your phone, and Siri or Alexa will agree. But as the artificial intelligence...