Should we fear AI, or embrace its benefits?
Fifty-two technologists, academics, and business leaders have been quoted by business intelligence group CB Insights as saying that AI could spiral out of control and threaten human society.
Some have hit the...
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...
Net Neutrality and The Dismantling of Regulations
On December 14th, the Federal Communication Commission (FCC) is set to vote on whether or not to dismantle the regulations put in place in February 2015 by the Obama administration. This...
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...
Thank You Sir, May I Have Another
Why do people go to college? Is it to get a good degree, in order to get a great job, in order to have an even better life? Is it to...
Amazon rejects calls to ban sales of facial recognition
Amazon shareholders have overwhelmingly rejected a proposal to ban the company from selling its Rekognition system to the police and government agencies.
At the company’s recent annual general meeting, less than three...
The Nth party: compliance with anti-bribery and corruption laws
For Fortune Global 1000 companies with complex global footprints and multiple third party affiliations, compliance with cybersecurity regulations, including anti-bribery and corruption laws, is a challenge. Global supply chains are inevitably...
Predictive Maintenance May Solve London’s Underground Issues
The System
The UK’s London Underground transportation system is managed by Transport for London (TfL) and has been around since 1863, facilitates 1.4 billion trips annually, and is now integrating data science...
I Joined the Army
The Marvel Cinematic Universe has made quite an impression in the movie industry. Since the debut of Iron Man in May, 2008, the franchise has grossed over $12.5 billion worldwide at...
Wdesk Policy Management Platform from Workiva wins GRC Innovation Award
Workiva has announced that their Wdesk Policy Management solution has won the GRC Innovation Award for Best User Experience by GRC 20/20 analyst firm earlier this Februrary.
The annual award for GRC...
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Dubai Police Force: Facing the Robotic Future
What is a robot? This is not a philosophical question, but a practical one. Honestly consider, what defines whether something is a robot or not? Would...
