May the Odds be Ever in Your Favor
I love studying the societal disruption that is AI, and we’ve uncovered some phenomenal stories on the TechArena including NASA’s study of global air pollution and Lyssn’s work in improving mental healthcare for all. I’m a strong believer that if we’re to solve the largest challenges facing humanity from climate change to medical breakthroughs artificial intelligence will be at the solution’s core. Of course, AI has disrupted the inspirational to the banal (yes, Amazon, I AM the perfect person for the Dragon Pip plush toy that you’ve recommended) and that is what makes watching its arc so much fun.
One of the better stories in this realm of fun ways AI is improving our existence is WalterPicks. Anyone that knows me knows that I love Fantasy Football and often cajole others into playing through the football season. Draft day is an occasion in the Klein household with experts consulted, statistics vetted, and coffee consumed to ensure that I’m at the top of my game. But what if there was a better prognosticator for draft selections and weekly lineups? I came across the founders of WalterPicks through a small mention in an online story and was wowed. They have developed a model that uses machine learning to predict fantasy football outcomes, and they’re outperforming the big guys Yahoo and ESPN by 17% over the last two years alone.
What’s better, they developed this model out of a passion for the game in a machine learning course at Ithaca college. Did I mention that I love stories like this? Once they put their tool to the test during the season they knew they’d struck fantasy gold. In an industry that is growing past $45 billion by 2027 (a fact that is startling to all who do not play fantasy sports games), WalterPicks could be an essential tool for all gamers hoping to win their leagues. I hope you enjoy the episode and thank you for engaging. - Allyson
I love studying the societal disruption that is AI, and we’ve uncovered some phenomenal stories on the TechArena including NASA’s study of global air pollution and Lyssn’s work in improving mental healthcare for all. I’m a strong believer that if we’re to solve the largest challenges facing humanity from climate change to medical breakthroughs artificial intelligence will be at the solution’s core. Of course, AI has disrupted the inspirational to the banal (yes, Amazon, I AM the perfect person for the Dragon Pip plush toy that you’ve recommended) and that is what makes watching its arc so much fun.
One of the better stories in this realm of fun ways AI is improving our existence is WalterPicks. Anyone that knows me knows that I love Fantasy Football and often cajole others into playing through the football season. Draft day is an occasion in the Klein household with experts consulted, statistics vetted, and coffee consumed to ensure that I’m at the top of my game. But what if there was a better prognosticator for draft selections and weekly lineups? I came across the founders of WalterPicks through a small mention in an online story and was wowed. They have developed a model that uses machine learning to predict fantasy football outcomes, and they’re outperforming the big guys Yahoo and ESPN by 17% over the last two years alone.
What’s better, they developed this model out of a passion for the game in a machine learning course at Ithaca college. Did I mention that I love stories like this? Once they put their tool to the test during the season they knew they’d struck fantasy gold. In an industry that is growing past $45 billion by 2027 (a fact that is startling to all who do not play fantasy sports games), WalterPicks could be an essential tool for all gamers hoping to win their leagues. I hope you enjoy the episode and thank you for engaging. - Allyson
