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Big data
New doc shows our evolving relationship with big data
by
Molly Wood
Feb 24, 2016
It's not all black and white.
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First U.S. data chief touts benefits of big data
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Robert Garrova
Nov 12, 2015
DJ Patil was appointed as the White House's first Chief Data Scientist in February.
Big data is following you
Jul 20, 2015
Cookies let retailers compile a dossier on shoppers — and resend the same ads.
What's Salesforce, and how could it be worth $49B?
May 6, 2015
Microsoft is a possible bidder for the "customer relationship management" company.
Why in the world do airlines overbook tickets?
Apr 27, 2015
It's intentional, and not totally evil — it might even be good.
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Rise of digital medical records leads to data theft
Apr 6, 2015
The growth of computerized records has led to a higher rate of stolen information.
The data-driven workplace of the future
by
Kai Ryssdal
Mar 3, 2015
Your boss might be monitoring every keystroke you make.
For public good, not for profit.
Closing the gender gap
by
Adriene Hill
Dec 15, 2014
Women's global economic and social issues are entering the age of big data.
The Kochs: Big brothers of personal data
by
Kai Ryssdal
Dec 9, 2014
Their new investment could make the Kochs more powerful than the RNC or DNC.
Connecting your online self to your offline self
by
Sam Harnett
Nov 28, 2014
Retailers are using what they learn online to sell you stuff in the store.