Committee Intelligence: Tracking Witnesses, Motions, and Amendments
Policy moves fast in committee. The challenge isn’t access—it’s attention. Instead of replaying entire hearings, teams need an efficient way to extract actionable context from committee transcripts, witness summaries, and motions—in minutes. This post shows a practical workflow for Canada-focused teams and how Gnowit’s products support it. Why committee intelligence matters for outcomes House of […]
Tell Better PR Stories with Data Visualization
Tell Better PR Stories with Data Visualization There’s no denying it. “Storytelling” has become a public relations buzzword. The concept is, of course, nothing new. Most of what PR pros do – from crafting campaign messaging to maintaining relationships with members of the press – is done out of a belief that compelling narratives influence […]
Gnowit Offers Free Parliamentary Candidate-Tracking Service in Run-Up to Federal Election
Gnowit Offers Free Parliamentary Candidate-Tracking Service in Run-Up to Federal Election In the era of information overload, staying politically informed is no easy task. It’s ironic, really. After months of heavy news coverage devoted to the upcoming federal election, surveys suggest many Canadians are unaware of major political issues that could impact them. The founders […]
Web Intelligence – what it is, and why it’s so useful
Web Intelligence – what it is, and why it’s so useful What is web intelligence? To the uninitiated, it probably sounds like something used exclusively by groups like INTERPOL and CSIS. For researchers in the areas of artificial intelligence (AI) and information technology (IT), it represents an exciting field of study. To professionals accustomed to […]
Machine learning is the future – don’t be scared!
Machine learning is the future – don’t be scared! From Metropolis to the Terminator to this year’s Ex Machina, technology capable of thought has been an enduring concept in dystopian science fiction. The technophobia that drives these story lines has seen a resurgence of late. Sensationalist news stories about artificial intelligence – including those that […]
Artificial Intelligence for Business
Artificial Intelligence for Business To say artificial intelligence has gotten a lot of buzz recently would be an understatement. Google and Facebook have embarked on major AI research and development undertakings. Investment has come from the likes of Goldman Sachs and some of Silicon Valley’s biggest venture capital firms. The media churns out article after […]