A Virtual Time Series Event, Financial Datasets, Adaptive RAG Systems, and Boston/DC Meetups
Virtual event: Time Series Mastery
March 13th, 12 PM ET
Join us for a deep dive into the latest advancements in time series! This one-day virtual event explores AI-powered forecasting methods, emerging foundation models like TimeGPT, practical techniques for improving forecast accuracy, and optimization strategies using genetic algorithms. Register today!
Why Time Series Analysis Still Matters in the Age of Generative AI and LLMs
Time series analysis remains a critical component of AI-driven decision-making, especially in industries where forecasting, anomaly detection, and real-time insights are essential.
Building Reliable Machine Learning Models: Lessons from Brian Lucena
In a recent episode of ODSC’s Ai X Podcast, Brian Lucena shared his insights on gradient boosting, uncertainty estimation, and model calibration — topics crucial for building robust machine learning systems.
Best Financial Datasets for AI & Data Science in 2025
Whether it’s algorithmic trading, risk assessment, fraud detection, credit scoring, or market analysis, the accuracy and depth of financial datasets can make or break an AI-driven solution.
Unlocking the Power of Adaptive RAG Systems
The future of AI isn’t just about smarter models but about more intelligent adaptive RAG systems that seamlessly integrate context, memory, and real-world knowledge.
AI & Data Science Survey Report: 2025 Trends & Insights Key Findings
The findings from our recent AI & Data Science Survey report offer a glimpse into the key trends for 2025, revealing opportunities and challenges for individuals and organizations alike.
The ODSC East 2025 Preliminary Schedule is LIVE!
Explore the must-attend sessions and cutting-edge tracks designed to equip AI practitioners, data scientists, and engineers with the latest advancements in AI and machine learning.
ODSC Highlights
Boston Meetup “Explore the Future of Search: ML, Models & Live Demo”
Thursday, March 6th, 6:00–8:00 PM ET
Join us for an electrifying meetup, brought to you in collaboration with ODSC and Elastic, where we’ll journey beyond the limitations of traditional TF/IDF and plunge into the dynamic world of machine learning-powered search. See how models are revolutionizing the way we find information!
Washington, DC Meetup “The new era of Search, Search: a new era”
Wednesday, March 12th, 5:30–7:30 PM ET
Join ODSC, Elastic, and Confluent for an exciting meetup where we explore how search has evolved beyond traditional TF/IDF into the world of machine learning and models.
12 Can’t-Miss Hands-on Training & Workshops Coming to ODSC East 2025
Covering everything from getting started with ML to optimizing LLMs and everything in-between, these hands-on training sessions at ODSC East 2025 will help get you up to speed.
Introducing the Topic Tracks for ODSC East 2025: Spotlight on Gen AI, AI Agents, LLMs, & More
Whether you want to master generative AI, deploy AI agents, or streamline your machine learning pipelines with MLOps, ODSC East 2025 has something for you. Here’s a deeper dive into our topic tracks for our 10th-anniversary event!
10 Can’t-Miss ODSC East 2025 Sessions to Teach You About LLMs and AI Agents
Everyone’s talking about LLMs and AI Agents, so you won’t want to miss these sessions coming to ODSC East 2025 in May.
Industry, Opinion, Career Advice
How to Prioritize AI Projects Amidst Endless Possibilities
A strong AI strategy doesn’t start with endless possibilities — it starts by narrowing the field to a few high-impact, executable problems.
Modern Technology and the Foundation of Data
Bill Inmon, the father of data warehousing, explores the critical role of data architecture in ensuring modern AI and machine learning technologies function effectively.
Data Science & AI News
Microsoft Unveils Dragon Copilot, a Voice-Activated AI Assistant for Doctors
Microsoft has introduced Dragon Copilot, a new AI-powered assistant designed to streamline administrative tasks for healthcare professionals.
OpenAI Unveils GPT-4.5, its Most Advanced AI Model Yet
OpenAI has launched GPT-4.5, its latest and most advanced language model, marking a significant step in reducing AI-generated inaccuracies.
Tencent Unveils AI Model to Rival DeepSeek’s Rapid Response System
Chinese tech giant Tencent has introduced its latest AI model, Hunyuan Turbo S, boasting response speeds faster than DeepSeek’s widely praised R1.
Amazon Unveils Alexa+: A Smarter, More Capable AI Assistant
Amazon has announced the launch of Alexa+, a next-generation AI assistant powered by generative AI.
AI Researchers Create the Largest Database for Studying Career Identity
Researchers at Stony Brook University have developed the largest dataset for studying career identity by analyzing millions of bios on Twitter.
New Podcast Episode: How to Make More Reliable Predictions in Machine Learning with Brian Lucena
In this episode, we explore how to make more reliable predictions in machine learning. From the dominance of gradient boosting for tabular data to the power of probabilistic regression and uncertainty quantification
Video of the Week: “Just Do Something with AI”: Bridging the Business Communication Gap for ML Practitioners
Why do so many AI and machine learning initiatives fail — not because of bad models, but due to poor communication? In this talk, Stephanie Kirmer, Senior Machine Learning Engineer at DataGrail, explores the disconnect between ML teams and business stakeholders. She breaks down why AI is misunderstood, how unrealistic expectations form, and what ML professionals can do to bridge the gap between business needs and AI capabilities.
Upcoming Webinars, Meetups, and Ai+ Live Training Sessions
Building AI Skills in Your Engineering Team
Tuesday, March 11th, 12:00 PM ET
AI and engineering overlap frequently now, and if you’re interested in one then you should be familiar with the other. Join us for a free webinar with Ralabs on March 11 as we discuss AI skill gaps, AI tools for engineering, and plenty more!
Third Annual Analytics & Industry Symposium
Thursday, March 20th | Boston, MA
The Boston College Analytics and Industry Symposium is an annual event showcasing the transformative power of analytics in shaping industries and advancing innovation. Plus, ODSC Founder Sheamus McGovern will be one of the panelists!
Speed Building an AI-Powered Voice-to-Voice Translator with Open-Source Tools
Wednesday, April 16th, 12:00 PM ET
AI agents are revolutionizing automation and real-time communication — but how fast can you build one? In this hands-on session, we’ll rapidly develop a real-time voice-to-voice translator using open-source tools, walking through every step from speech recognition to translation and voice synthesis.