World War Z – Zero-day Viruses and New Risks
In most epidemic films, virus hunters are looking for the infamous ‘Patient Zero’ - the first patient to have contracted the virus, and who then played host for the massive spread...
How AI and robots drive the next generation of jobs
Chris Middleton explains why the dominant narrative about robots equalling mass unemployment is wrong. However, the nature of work and skills is certainly changing.
In 2018, the World Economic Forum (WEF) predicted...
Why the UK’s backward stance is a disaster for tech
Chris Middleton expresses a personal view on the PR problem created by the UK’s double-headed approach to technology
For the past three years, the UK has had the bare bones of a...
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...
Brexit: Find out where your data lives
Regulation is core to our lives: some rail against it, while others see it as enabling trade on mutually agreed terms. For some, it’s red tape that stifles innovation, while others...
WordPress – the Good, the Bad and the Ugly
The formula is pretty simple, really. Take something that is widely popular but wildly complex, and make it simple. Really simple. You’ll have people eating out of your hands. That’s exactly...
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Underwater robotics: a UK opportunity
Seaborne and underwater robotics for the offshore energy sector could be major opportunity for Britain, according to a new report from Innovate UK.
Marine robotics...
