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King Abdullah University of Science and Technology: Faculty Positions: Center for Teaching and Learning

Location

King Abdullah University of Science and Technology, Thuwal, Saudi Arabia

Deadline

Feb 28, 2022 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

Description

The Center for Teaching and Learning at KAUST seeks to appoint one or more teaching stream faculty members in the field of artificial intelligence. Such a faculty member will teach in the underlying methodology of machine learning, and modern AI, as well as its application in software, using modern tools like TensorFlow and Pytorch. The faculty member will educate students in how to use these algorithms and software to implement advanced machine learning and AI methods on modern computing platforms, including graphical processor units (GPUs). The principal teaching will be on neural networks, for applications in image and natural language processing, but also in other areas, like medicine and geoscience. While the faculty member need not be an expert in all of these application areas, he/she should have deep enough understanding of the underlying methodology to adapt to a diverse set of applications.

The teaching responsibilities will come in several forms. The faculty member may teach up to one class each semester within a KAUST academic program, like Computer Science. Additionally, the faculty member will help lead small workshops at KAUST on AI training for a wide audience of scientists and engineers, for people who hope to apply the technology, but need not wish to become experts. Finally, KAUST is seeking to expand its exposure to the Saudi community outside the KAUST campus. AI training and development of micro-credentials will be performed for short periods in Saudi cities like Riyadh, accessible to a wide audience of technical people, as well as business leaders who hope to learn about what can be achieved with AI, but who do not seek to become experts themselves. These teaching opportunities outside of KAUST are meant to address the need for AI training throughout the Kingdom, and will help KAUST meet its expanded mission to help upskill a broad segment of the Saudi community. The faculty member will help design these training opportunities, and with KAUST colleagues will assist in their delivery. In this context, there may be opportunities to perform on-site training for employees at major Saudi companies.

For a teaching stream faculty member, it is anticipated that one would typically teach 2 to 3 classes per semester. However, the individual who fills the role described here will typically teach one class per semester. Therefore, the remaining time commitment is meant to address the development and implementation of AI workshops at KAUST, as well as the aforementioned training opportunities planned for Saudi cities like in Riyadh, and possibly targeted training for Saudi companies.

This teaching stream faculty position is full-time, over the 12 month calendar year, with vacation periods consistent with all KAUST faculty. The summer period will be a particularly important time for developing and executing the teaching to be performed outside KAUST.

Qualifications

We welcome candidates with a PhD in Computer Scienceor related areas, with a strong background in Artificial Intelligence and Data Science.

Application Instructions

To apply for this position, please complete the interfolio application form and upload the following materials:

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Detroit, Michigan, Jan. 20, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Artificial Intelligence Technology Solutions, Inc., (OTCPK:AITX), a global leader in AI-driven security and productivity solutions for enterprise clients, filed its quarterly report on Form 10-Q with the Securities and Exchange Commission for the period ended November 30, 2021. AITX is a full SEC reporting company that files detailed annual and quarterly reports as prepared by a PCAOB registered firm and reviewed by an independent auditor.

Subsequent to the close of the quarter the company engaged with and is currently under contract with a leading investor relations, corporate communications, and digital media group. Details will be released under a separate release.

The quarter continued great progress and growth on all fronts, said Steve Reinharz, President and CEO of AITX. Through the year weve seen revenue increase over $800,000 over the previous year, thats a 315% increase. Plus, weve invested heavily in research and development and manufacturing, gearing up for the initial shipment of RAD 3.0 products and the deployment of ROAMEO.

Key Takeaways from the 10-Q Filing

AITX Financials

For the nine months ended November 30, 2021, the Company raised over $9.4 million from debt issuances and another $8.5 million through common shares issuances. This funding will allow the company to expand and grow its business.

The Companys current ratio showed significant improvement from 0.27 at the end of February 2021 to 0.96 at the end of Q3, November 30, 2021. Current ratio, also known as the working capital ratio, measures a business ability to pay off its short-term debt obligations with its current assets. This is a significant positive trend, substantially improving the Companys liquidity.

Device parts inventory (on hand) as of November 30, 2021 at $1,331K, up from $64K as of February 28, 2021, an increase of 1,980%. This increase supports both organic growth, inventory for fast delivery of select devices, and support for an expanding sales pipeline.

The Company invested broadly in its research and development spending $2.1M for the nine months ending November 30, 2021, a 912% increase compared to the same period the previous fiscal year. The increase supports investments in new project development, increased engineering, and programming resources. The Company has been working heavily on the development of new products such as ROAMEO 2.0, ROSA 3.0, AVA 3.0, STAN and TOM with other products to be released in fiscal 2023.

Robotic Assistance Devices (RAD) Sales Growth

The Company reports that its sales funnel continues its growth as its sales team has expanded to a total of 7 representatives. RADs reach expanded into new markets, signing 5 new authorized dealers, and opening business opportunities in the attractions, gaming, retail, and power utility industries. RAD President, Mark Folmer commented We are now on a trajectory where we can expect upwards of $100,000 in recurring monthly revenue by the end of the next quarter.

Expanded Marketing Activities at RAD During the Quarter

The Company embarked on several new marketing initiatives during the period. RAD personnel participated at 2 major market conferences and trade shows, each producing immediate sales results. The RAD sales and marketing teams went on the road, showcasing the public rollout of ROAMEO 2.0 and ROSA 3.0 returning with orders and filling the sales pipeline with opportunities, Reinharz added. Just 3 weeks after meeting a prospect at a show in Orlando we had a new client for a ROAMEO. Were finding that prospects love seeing the RAD solutions in person, thats why weve committed to exhibit at 4, maybe more shows in 2022.

The Company also invested in and launched a new website, under the simplified domain name radsecurity.com. We often refer to RAD as now being in a new orbit, Reinharz commented. Our team has dramatically enhanced our look, our feel, our overall presentation. The RAD 3.0 device designs, our enhanced websites, our marketing, everything has been refreshed and represents us well, Reinharz concluded.

RADs ROSA received 3 prestigious awards during the fiscal quarter. ROSA and the newly announced RAD Light My Way was named the winner of CBREs Innovation Challenge 2021 Best Workplace Experience Solution Award. ROSA continued its award run by taking 2 AST ASTORS Awards in the categories of Best Robotic Perimeter Protection and Best Motion Detection Solution.

The Company recommends that interested parties examine the published 10-Q to review all details and reminds readers that this press release is limited to the applicable highlights of the quarter.

Follow Steve Reinharz on Twitter @SteveReinharz for future RAD and AITX updates.

CAUTIONARY DISCLOSURE ABOUT FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTSThis release contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended and such forward-looking statements are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Statements in this news release other than statements of historical fact are "forward-looking statements" that are based on current expectations and assumptions. Forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by the statements, including, but not limited to, the following: the ability of Artificial Intelligence Technology Solutions to provide for its obligations, to provide working capital needs from operating revenues, to obtain additional financing needed for any future acquisitions, to meet competitive challenges and technological changes, to meet business and financial goals including projections and forecasts, and other risks. Artificial Intelligence Technology Solutions undertakes no duty to update any forward-looking statement(s) and/or to confirm the statement(s) to actual results or changes in Artificial Intelligence Technology Solutions expectations.

About Artificial Intelligence Technology Solutions (AITX)AITX is an innovator in the delivery of artificial intelligence-based solutions that empower organizations to gain new insight, solve complex challenges and fuel new business ideas. Through its next-generation robotic product offerings, AITXs RAD, RAD-M and RAD-G companies help organizations streamline operations, increase ROI, and strengthen business. AITX technology improves the simplicity and economics of patrolling and guard services and allows experienced personnel to focus on more strategic tasks. Customers augment the capabilities of existing staffs and gain higher levels of situational awareness, all at drastically reduced cost. AITX solutions are well suited for use in multiple industries such as enterprises, government, transportation, critical infrastructure, education, and healthcare. To learn more, visit http://www.aitx.ai, http://www.radsecurity.com and http://www.radlightmyway.com, or follow Steve Reinharz on Twitter @SteveReinharz.

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MURRIETA, Calif., Jan. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- On the heels of recent news of FDA clearance for Colibri, automated colony picking instrumentfor identification and antimicrobial susceptibility testing in clinical Microbiology, today COPAN announced the North American launch of PhenoMATRIX TAG, colony selection software which automatically chooses isolated colonies on plated media for picking.This new capability is a major enhancement to PhenoMATRIX artificial intelligence (AI) software which allows automated specimen processor WASPLab users to automatically pre-assess and pre-sort culture plates and segregate bacterial cultures.

COPAN launches PhenoMATRIX TAG, AI software that automatically selects isolated colonies on plated media for picking.

PhenoMATRIXis an unparalleled AI powered software, developed with an advanced selection of highly sophisticated algorithms designed for use in the clinical Microbiology laboratory.By grouping negative cultures, which represent the majority of cultures screened, Microbiologists can quickly review up to 40 plates at a time and batch release negative results quickly.Eliminating the need to review each plate manually, saves precious time and allows technicians to focus on complex cultures which require their unique expertise, and to consult with physicians to provide better patient care.

The power of PhenoMATRIX AI is enhanced with PhenoMATRIX TAG which automatically performs colony selection for ID and AST workup immediately after automated culture interpretation.

"This is truly the next revolution in AI for Clinical Microbiology.PhenoMATRIX TAG uses advanced algorithms to ensure that the best and most isolated colonies are chosen for workup, every time. This technology brings speed and precision to a task that requires high mental acuity and places a lot of stress on overburdened laboratory technologists. This innovation in laboratory automation rapidly and precisely ensures that the correct isolated and/or pure aggregated colonies are automatically chosen for work-up,"said COPAN Diagnostics' CEO Norman Sharples.

PhenoMATRIX TAGautomatically detects and "tags" the best colonies to be picked by Colibri for workup.PhenoMATRIX TAG can interpret growth based on each laboratory's custom rules, presumptively identify colonial morphology, and pre-select the best isolated colonies for workup. The PhenoMATRIX TAG software highlights isolated colonies as well as aggregated colonies; colonies which are not fully isolated but determined by the software to be identical and thus pure. After defining the optimal colonies for selection, PhenoMATRIX TAGcommunicates the colony coordinates to the Colibri for reliable and accurate picking.

COPAN Diagnostics' Workflow Specialist and LEAN Six Sigma Blackbelt, Rosalind Russell discussed the impact that PhenoMATRIX TAG has on laboratory workflow. "The most critical and technically complex aspect of positive culture workup is the selection and picking of colonies for ID and AST workup. Approximately 30% of all cultures require ID/AST workup and this accounts for more than 50% of technologist time to perform.With PhenoMatrix TAG and Colibri, this high complexity task can be managed automatically for up to 70% of positive cultures. These are plates that do not even need to be touched by the technologist. PhenoMATRIX TAG software uses AI to defineoptimal colony diameter, degree of isolation and uniformity to reduce errors and standardize this highly complex process. Colibri interfaces with the AI to pick the assigned colonies without the need to touch the plate.

About COPAN Laboratory Automation WASPLabWASPLab is a highly efficient, modular, scalable, and customizable specimen processing and culture work-up system for Clinical Microbiology. Samples move from front-end processing to Smart Incubation, Digital Microbiology and Artificial Intelligence/Interpretive Algorithms for plate reading.The system accepts any manufacturer's plated media, and utilizes gold standard, CLSI approved system for planting and streaking.

About Colibri:

COPAN's Colibri automatically picks isolated colonies for further workup and investigations. Colonies are designated by the laboratory technologist or automatically by COPAN's advanced AI, PhenoMATRIX TAG. Colibri works with both VITEK MS MALDI-TOF and Bruker Biotyper systems seeding either manufacturers' target plate formats, automatically applying matrix, and through a software interface, sending instructions and coordinates identifying each individual culture workup spot. The precision robotics of the full laboratory automation system WASPLab combined with Colibri help to eliminate any potential transposition errors.Colibri can also seed colonies into various size tubes or bottles to prepare McFarland suspensions for antibiotic susceptibility testing (AST)* verifying opacity of suspensions using the onboard nephelometer. The system applies barcode labels to tubes and prepares purity check plates from these suspensions.

When asked how PhenoMATRIX TAG and Colibri will impact clinical Microbiology, COPAN's Scientific Director and former Directory of Microbiology at Kaiser Permanente, Dr. Susan Sharp said "This technology allows highly skilled technologists to simply and quickly review and release automated culture results and spend their valuable time investigating the most complex cultures of the day. Technologists will have the time to consult with patients' clinicians about the appropriate path for evaluation of these difficult cultures and expediently release these reports."

To learn more about visit http://www.copanusa.com/phenomatrix.

About COPAN Diagnostics, Inc.

COPAN Diagnostics is part of COPAN Group, a leading manufacturer of collection and transport systems and full laboratory automation in the world.COPAN's collaborative approach to pre-analytics has resulted in FLOQSwabs, ESwab, UTM Universal Transport Medium, laboratory automation including WASP and WASPLab. For more information, visit http://www.copanusa.com.

*AST capability currently IUO (Investigational Use Only) in the USA market.Always consult product inserts and instructions for use for the appropriate use of the products. Product clearance and availability restrictions may apply in some countries.

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NEW YORK, Jan. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Data Vault Holdings Inc., the emerging leader in metaverse data visualization, valuation, and monetization announced today the appointment of Tony Evans, General Manager of Financial Services for C3 AI (NYSE: AI), to its advisory board, fortifying Data Vault Holding's expertise in artificial intelligence, machine learning, fintech, e-commerce and security. A preeminent expert in business and sales, Mr. Evans has developed and executed transformative, customer-focused strategies across industries. From artificial intelligence to cybersecurity to e-commerce, he has managed global sales and partnership development, led global banking teams, driven growth, and developed customer big data and innovation strategies. As a member of the advisory board, Mr. Evans will advise Datavaultleadership on the automation and scale of their comprehensive crypto data solution.

"In my role at C3 AI, I witness daily the power data assets and tokenomics can play in the foundation for predictive technology that influences decisions and leads to disruption of incumbent markets. Data has now become both an indicator of business intelligence and a form of capital, and we can use this information to inform business innovation. Datavaultexpertly combines artificial intelligence, machine learning, and crypto-technology to transform data into salable business growth and revenues. I am honored to provide Datavault's leadership with perspective on emerging trends, market impact, and consumer issues in payments, AI, and data," says Tony Evans, General Manager of Financial Services for C3 AI.

As General Manager of Financial Services of leading enterprise AI software provider C3 AI, Mr. Evans directs financial services strategy, global sales, and partnership development. His expertise supports the delivery of the cross-industries enterprise platform C3 AI Suite, which enables businesses to develop, deploy, and operate large-scale AI, predictive analytics, and Internet of Things (IoT) applications. Mr. Evans' diversified background in the financial and technology sectors skillfully positions him to provide counsel to the executive team of Data Vault Holdings, as they develop and launch new products, design new revenue models, and simplify data visualization, valuation, and monetization processes layering effects through automation of their novel crypto-technologies. Additionally, Mr. Evans has served as Leader of Global Banking and Payments and Head of Financial Services (UK) with Amazon Web Services (AWS) (NASDAQ: AMZN); Head of Leonardo and Analytics (UK and Ireland) and SVP & Chief Operating Officer of Financial Services for SAP; and Managing Director (US) of BlackBerry. He has also served in leadership roles with Datawatch Corporation, Oracle, Applied Knowledge LTD, Visusol Consulting, and Smith Industries.

Mr. Evans holds an MBA specializing in business growth, change movement, and change strategy from the University of Brighton.

In coming weeks, Data Vault Holdings plans to announce additional members of its advisory board, with Ed Cushing, Global Account Manager at Amazon Web Services (AWS),recently announced as its inaugural member. New advisory board members will further aid in providing market insights, analytics expertise, and business and data monetization strategies through the use of Datavault's patented, cloud-based SaaS platform.

About Data Vault Holdings Inc.

Data Vault Holdings Inc. is a technology holding company that provides a proprietary, cloud-based platform for the delivery of branded data-backed cryptocurrencies. Data Vault Holdings Inc. provides businesses with the tools to monetize data assets securely over its Information Data Exchange(IDE). The company is in the process of finalizing the consolidation of its affiliates Data Donate Technologies, Inc., ADIO LLC, and Datavault Inc. as wholly owned subsidiaries under one corporate structure. Learn more about Data Vault Holdings Inc. here.

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Achieving earthly emissions reductions goals will hinge upon the extraterrestrial capabilities of artificial intelligence technologies that are taking precision measurements from space, according to former Vice President Al GoreAlbert (Al) Arnold GoreAl Gore: Emissions reductions hinge on AI measurements from space The Hill's Morning Report - Presented by Altria - Biden unleashes on Trump and GOP A presidential candidate pledge can right the wrongs of an infamous day MORE.

What's so unique about the space resource is we can see and measure and identify things from space that are extremely difficult to measure at ground level, Gore said on Tuesday.

The former vice president, who backs an AI-powered platform called Climate TRACE, made the remarks duringa virtual panel focused on space as a next frontier at the World Economic Forums annualDavos Agendain Switzerland.

Climate TRACE tracks real-time atmospheric carbon emissions from existing satellites through AI and machine learning to obtain a highly accurate and precise quantification of every significant emitter of greenhouse gas pollution.

The project, which is a nonprofit international coalition, will unveilits first inventory later this year. Gore said the inventory will include at least the 500 largest emitters in every single sector of the economy.

The purpose is to get real-time or near-real-time measurement of where all this greenhouse gas pollution is coming from, he said, noting that more than 100 countries do not have any such inventory and even most that do have only obsolete data.

All of the emissions data at present derives from one single source and that is the self-reports by some countries, the so-called Annex I Countries, Gore added, referring to a United Nations categorization of developed countries. They're out of date, they're inaccurate. We have already reported oil and gas operation emissions are at least double what they have reported.

While some types of emissions, like methane, can be directly seen by some of the newer satellites in space, Gore explained that measuring carbon dioxide levels against a high carbon dioxide background on Earth necessitates the use of artificial intelligence to achieve adequate precision.

You've heard the old cliche, you can only manage what you measure, Gore said. We haven't had until now the measurements necessary to really manage greenhouse gas pollution.

That level of precision, according to Gore, willenable governments to optimize their national strategies for emissions reductions.

We're not the climate cops, he said. We're kind of neighborhood watch, except our neighborhood is the entire world.

JosefAschbacher, director general of the European Space Agency, echoed Gores comments.

It is fair to say that without satellites, we wouldnt know about climate change, at least to the extent as we as we know it today, because they feed the models, they feed the information we have, Aschbacher said. We avoid creating fake news because these facts are really giving the status as it is.

Artificial intelligence has also become a critical tool for astronauts in space, European Space Agency astronaut Matthias Maurertold the panel from the International Space Station.

When the space station flies farther away from Earth, he explained, he does not have his ground control team looking over his shoulder if he makes a small error. Instead, he relies on artificial intelligence, which he said has become really important for exploration.

As scientists, policymakers and astronauts seek to make use of space as a technological resource, Sarah Al-Amiri, minister of state for advanced technology for the United Arab Emirates, stressed the importance of continued cooperation among nations.

When we're talking now also on an international front, the dialogue needs to continue with regards to the sustainability of access to space, ensuring that nations around the world have the necessary access to have their assets in space, Al-Amiri said.

If we keep space at the platform of only those that gets access to data are the countries that own a satellite in space, we deprive a large portion of the world from the ability to get the necessary knowledge, she added.

Looking back at his own experience establishing the International Space Station with Russian partners, Gore likewise stressed the importance of collaboration among countries.

With the tensions between the United States and Russia right now, in part because of the dangerous moves by Russia, vis-a-vis Ukraine, it's useful to think back to a time when we were able to cooperate very smoothly together, Gore said.

Aschbacher emphasized the partnership between the public and private sector.

We should not never forget that the two richest people in the world are investing massively in space, Aschbacher said. This is really something that creates a completely new environment, new opportunities with a lot of economic goals and a lot of technology advancements, which we all need.

Gore, too, voiced support for the participation of the private sector, adding that Elon MuskElon Reeve MuskAl Gore: Emissions reductions hinge on AI measurements from space Hillicon Valley States probe the tech giants Equilibrium/Sustainability Bald eagle comeback impacted by lead poison MORE has revolutionized the ability to launch heavier payloads into space.

Aschbacher cautioned, however, that such advancements must occur alongside proper regulation, to ensure that the orbits of the increasing number of satellites remains clean and sustainable.

Maurer, speaking from the International Space Station, said he finds value in having more ambassadors in space, who will be able to convey a message that we need to take care of our planet.

We also need to stop everything that I see here from space, that makes my heart bleed, like the burning rainforest or like the melting of the glaciers, Maurer said.

But Maurer, too, cautioned that as more rockets emerge from Earth into space, operators must be conscientious about the creation of space debris.

Al-Amiri likewise spoke to the private sectors involvement in space, noting that as the UAE continues to diversify its economy, the space industry remains a critical component of that mission.

The beauty of space is that it instigates and instills in society a deep understanding because of its aspirational nature a deep understanding on the benefits of science, technology for society at large and also for the economy, Al-Amiri said.

The 2020 launch of the Emirates Mars Mission, she explained, created a monumental shift in mindset, especially with regards to the appetite for risk.

And this is what, societally, having a space program does, Al-Amiri added. It increases your appetite for risk.

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