This interview analysis is sponsored by Productive Edge and was written, edited, and published in alignment with our Emerj sponsored content guidelines. Learn more about our thought leadership and content creation services on our Emerj Media Services page. Burnout among hospital staff, particularly nurses and physicians, has reached critical levels. A report by the Center…

In our current technology-driven era, data is considered extremely valuable. Yet, data often goes unused or underutilized. The reasons vary, but it's certainly not a newly surfaced problem. An article initially published by Harvard Business Review highlights that organizations struggle with managing and analyzing existing data.  This problem is more pronounced in manufacturing, where unused…

The Charles Schwab Corporation is a leading financial services firm, reporting $10.28 trillion in client assets as of February 2025, a 16% year-over-year increase. In Q4 2024, the company generated $5.3 billion in net revenues (up 20% year-over-year) and $1.8 billion in net income, resulting in $0.94 EPS. Core net new assets reached $114.8 billion…

The landscape of preventative healthcare and genetic research is "awakening" with data,  enabling earlier and more precise disease risk prediction. The evolution is particularly critical as the healthcare industry shifts from reactive treatment to proactive care. Integrating advanced capabilities with genomic data allows researchers and clinicians to analyze vast numbers of genetic variants, providing more…

Foxconn, officially Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd., is a multinational electronics contract manufacturing company headquartered in Taiwan. Founded in 1974, it is renowned for producing consumer electronics for major companies like Apple, Microsoft, and Amazon. As of 2023, it employed approximately 90,221 people globally and reported an estimated annual revenue of $4.1 billion. The…

AI is transforming the insurance industry from reactive claims processing to proactive risk management. Rising competition from fintech and insurtechs and growing consumer demands for personalized, real-time experiences are driving such widespread industry adoption.  Academic research highlights how insurers are increasingly using digital technologies and behavioral data to personalize services and influence customer behavior, underscoring…

Transparency in AI is a major hurdle for businesses, particularly in the financial services industry. Generative AI (GenAI) models, particularly non-deterministic models, are often viewed as “black boxes,” making it difficult to understand the underlying decision-making processes. Due to this black box risk, banks can experience multiple types of AI incidents, including system glitches, data…

This article is sponsored by NLP Logix and was written, edited, and published in alignment with our Emerj sponsored content guidelines. Learn more about our thought leadership and content creation services on our Emerj Media Services page. Event Title: AI Collaborate 2024 Event Host: NLP Logix Location: Florida, USA Date: November 19-20, 2024  What Happened…

Aflac is a global leader in supplemental health and life insurance, providing financial protection to over 50 million policyholders in the U.S. and Japan.  In 2023, Aflac reported an annual revenue of $18.7 billion. With approximately 12,785 employees worldwide, Aflac continues to drive innovation in cancer and medical insurance. Although Aflac's total investment in AI…

Modern manufacturing stands to benefit from integrating AI. From improving efficiency and productivity by automating repetitive tasks to reducing unplanned downtime and cutting down on repair costs through predictive maintenance, the potential benefits are numerous. However, integrating AI in manufacturing is not without challenges. A 2019 article for the journal Engineering from the Chinese Academy of…

This interview analysis is sponsored by BenchSci and was written, edited, and published in alignment with our Emerj sponsored content guidelines. Learn more about our thought leadership and content creation services on our Emerj Media Services page. The intricate nature of biological systems significantly complicates drug development. Diseases often involve complex interactions among genes, proteins,…

Mobile technology, including smartphones and wearable devices, collects health-related data such as physical activity metrics (e.g., step counts, heart rate), sleep patterns, and self-reported health information through surveys and applications.  A 2022 research paper from Stanford University shows how these data enable AI systems to monitor health trends, predict potential health issues, and personalize healthcare…