Developing AI that’s fair, transparent, and accountable is a strategic imperative for modern businesses. In the world of artificial intelligence, the line between innovation and ethical misstep is razor-thin. Take UPS, for example. The global logistics giant developed an AI-powered route optimization system called ORION (On-Road Integrated Optimization and Navigation). By … [Read more...] about Building a responsible AI: Ethical considerations and business implications
Sustainability
Meet the Community Hackathon champions: Pioneering with geothermal solutions
The 2025 Spotfire Energy Forum Community Hackathon recently took place from May 6th to May 13th, 2025, where participants were tasked with finding the perfect spot to drill the next geothermal well in the UFORGE Project. This international field laboratory, managed by the Energy & Geoscience Institute at the University of Utah and sponsored by the Department of Energy, aims … [Read more...] about Meet the Community Hackathon champions: Pioneering with geothermal solutions
5 sustainability analytics use cases in Spotfire
The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) has embarked on a transformative journey to enhance its environmental protection efforts through data-driven decision-making. By leveraging Spotfire visual data science capabilities, SEPA has revolutionized how it collects, analyzes, and disseminates environmental data, leading to more effective regulatory actions and increased … [Read more...] about 5 sustainability analytics use cases in Spotfire
This earth day, mind the sustainability gap with analytics insights
This Earth Day can be a sunshiny day wherever you are if you mind the gap between sustainability and energy consumption. First, let’s understand what we mean by “minding the gap.” It’s old news that some of the most common forms of energy consumption result in CO2 emissions. In 2021 in the U.S., for example, “petroleum accounted for about 36 percent of U.S. energy consumption, … [Read more...] about This earth day, mind the sustainability gap with analytics insights
What’s next for sustainability in 2023? Top green trends
Sustainability and ESG (environmental, social, and governance) goals are top of mind for companies this year. With sustainability-focused legislation like the US’s Inflation Reduction Act provisions for a clean energy economy, the UK’s Environment Act 2021, and the EU’s “Fit for 55” plan, governments are taking clear steps forward to a green future. Along with legislation, new … [Read more...] about What’s next for sustainability in 2023? Top green trends