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Advanced Data Labeling Methods: From Hybrid Approaches to LLMs

It’s crucial to balance accuracy and efficiency when labeling datasets for machine learning—especially when LLMs are involved. In this article we explore a variety of techniques and assess the optimal labeling methods for different projects.

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Neven Pičuljan

Neven is an artificial intelligence engineer with extensive experience in machine learning, computer vision, algorithms, and a range of AI-related technologies. Prior to founding an AI R&D consulting company, Neven helped create and train cutting-edge computer vision models used by healthcare, e-commerce, real estate, and financial services companies across the globe.

Applying Kanban Practices to Better Manage Context Switching in Software Development

Multitasking can severely impede work output. Use these Kanban practices in your project teams to reduce cognitive load, improve code quality, and meet deadlines with renewed energy and focus.

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Vikas Agarwal

Vikas is a project management expert with rich experience across a range of industries such as education, banking, IT, and e-commerce. A former software developer, he transitioned into a project role working with global companies including Infosys and Publicis Sapient. Vikas holds an MBA in information systems and is an Accredited Kanban Trainer.

Lead With Evidence: Why Data Is the Key to Your Growth Marketing Strategy

Adopting a data-driven mindset can help marketers keep their campaigns fresh and innovative. Foster experimentation, efficiency, and customer focus in your organization with these essential growth marketing metrics.

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Camila Pereira

Camila is a digital marketing expert who specializes in turning analytical insights into targeted marketing actions that significantly enhance lead generation, conversion rates, and revenue growth. She has managed brand campaigns and PPC reporting for major companies such as Omnicom Media Group, Sony Pictures, Virgin Media, and Renault.

How AI Reshapes UX: A Design Expert Sheds Light on Benefits and Success Strategies

AI impacts user experiences by making digital products more responsive to individual user needs. A seasoned product designer specializing in AI explains how to avoid pitfalls and maximize the potential of the latest technology.

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Akis Apostoliadis

Akis is a lead product designer with more than 20 years of experience in AI, fintech, healthtech, SaaS, and e-commerce. He has an extensive background in creating design systems for enterprise companies, and has worked with Sony Pictures, WeWork, Pfizer, Cigna, and Unilever.

Are users scrolling past your brand’s social media images? Try these graphic design techniques to create expert visuals that grab attention on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and beyond.

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Micah Bowers

Micah is a digital designer who has worked with clients such as Google, Deloitte, and Autodesk. He is also the Managing Editor of Toptal’s Design and Technical Content. His design expertise has been featured in Fast Company, TNW, and other notable publications.

Streamline Your Marketing Funnel With AI-powered Customer Outreach

New AI automation tools can help organizations deliver better, more personalized messaging at the awareness, consideration, conversion, and loyalty stages of the customer journey.

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Wasim Ullah

Wasim is a growth and performance marketer who helps startups and Fortune 500 companies develop and scale digital marketing strategies. He has designed and implemented multichannel campaigns using data-driven approaches that combine paid marketing, social media, email, SEO, conversion rate optimization, and other digital techniques.

Architecting Effective Data Labeling Systems for Machine Learning Pipelines

Machine learning models are trained on massive datasets in which each data point is labeled to give it context and meaning. This deep dive describes how to build a data labeling architecture from scratch, with a focus on workflow, security, and data quality.

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Reza Fazeli

Reza is a machine learning engineer specializing in natural language processing and computer vision. At IBM, he developed machine learning algorithms designed to improve text classification and automate model training, innovations that resulted in six patents. Reza has a master’s degree in engineering from the University of Toronto.

Theory, Tools, and Business Applications: An In-depth Look at Quantum Computing

Quantum computing is challenging the realities of technology, security, and industry as we know them. Here, we investigate the nuances of quantum mechanics and how to enter the world of quantum software development with tools such as Cirq and TensorFlow Quantum.

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Joao Diogo de Oliveira

Joao is an AI developer who holds a Quantum Excellence Certificate from IBM. He specializes in machine learning and deep learning and has partnered with Fortune 100 companies like Procter & Gamble and Hearst. Joao has more than 14 years of experience and holds a master’s degree in computer engineering from the University of Porto.

Boosting Satisfaction and Sales: An E-commerce Checkout Design Case Study

Improving your checkout flow can dramatically increase conversions and user satisfaction. A veteran UI/UX designer explains how she reimagined the checkout process of the seventh most visited e-commerce site in the US.

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Beatriz Garcia de Prado

Beatriz is an art director and a UI/UX design leader with extensive experience in e-commerce and digital product design for clients like the large American retailer Belk. She specializes in leveraging user personas, customer journeys, and user story mapping to create products that resonate emotionally.