SELF-DRIVING CARS: WHY ROBOT, WHY?
The Orwellian science fiction movie ‘I, Robot’ is set in the year 2035 where humanoid robots serve humanity and are programmed to serve under the ‘Three laws of Robotics.’ The protagonist,...
A.I. repaying investment – but users ignoring risks, says McKinsey
Most companies report measurable benefits from artificial intelligence (AI), with a group of high performers showing how best to apply the technology. However, a great deal of work remains within organisations...
Why facial recognition systems should be regulated
Chris Middleton reports on a complex debate as the US considers putting legal restrictions on facial recognition systems.
Moves are afoot in the US to regulate facial recognition technology. This month, two...
Trevor Schulze: Big Data Revolution at Micron Saved $80 Million
In 2015, Idaho-based Semiconductor giant Micron hired Trevor Schulze as its first ever Chief Information Officer. Prior to acquiring the role at Micron, Schulze had worked in top level positions for...
Ethical AI: Europe publishes new guidelines
Chris Middleton explains what Europe is doing to meet the ethical challenge posed by the rise of AI. What do organisations need to do to implement AI ethically – and just...
Endless Opportunities with Sensors and Data
Current prospects for innovation, development and growth in the sensors market are offer extraordinary opportunities…
The global automotive sensors market is set to grow to $41.9bn by 2025 (an increase of $13.8...
The Best Part of a Sandwich
There are some things in the world that can never be fully understood--the laws of gravity, the concept of time, etc… But none of these things can top the utter mystery...
No Deal Brexit: A data disaster
Chris Middleton explains why the free flow of data we currently enjoy has little to do with ‘the cloud’, and everything to do with EU trade deals.
While arguments rage about the...
Will blockchain become the Apple of data management technology?
Australian banking giant ANZ ruffled a lot of feathers recently with the release of a short, tidy little flowchart. Designed to help enterprise establishments determine if blockchain is the best solution...
GDPR – The Tsunami is Coming
The National Weather Service in the US has a Tsunami readiness program. If a huge wave passes through one of the monitored locations throughout the Pacific Ocean, an alert is triggered,...