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Artificial Intelligence
This is how prepared APAC countries are for automation
India, Bangladesh and Pakistan have a high level of employment in sectors such as mining which are likely to face severe future disruption from automation.
Artificial Intelligence
Cassie the bipedal robot runs a 5k
The Dynamics Robotics Laboratory in OSU’s College of Engineering have experimented with the bipedal limits of Cassie, by making it run 5K on a single charge.
Artificial Intelligence
Economist-less economics: The future of economics in an AI-biased world
Sooner or later, AI-economist machines will replace human economists in many areas. AI bias in economic policymaking can be reduced but will be unavoidable.
Workforce and Employment
Is artificial intelligence ready for the great rehiring?
Companies are turning to AI technology to help them rehire. But unless used carefully, algorithms could multiply inequalities already exacerbated by COVID
Climate Change
Catching fire: AI is helping scarce firefighters better predict blazes
AI and statistical models are helping firefighters map out how and where fires might begin and spread, allowing fire crews to work with limited resources.
Fourth Industrial Revolution
These 10 ideas in statistics have helped power the AI revolution
A new paper looks at some of the most significant statistical breakthroughs of the last half a century - including the field of artificial intelligence.
Artificial Intelligence
It’s time to change the debate around AI ethics. Here's how
Debate about AI development continues apace, but misinformation about its status, complexity and riskiness are preventing proper discussion of the topic.
Workforce and Employment
What role could AI play in the 'return to work' phase?
Anand Rao, global artificial intelligence leader at PwC, believes AI could be used to provide emotional and individual support in the workplace.
Artificial Intelligence
Research shows AI is often biased. Here's how to make algorithms work for all of us
There are many multiple ways in which artificial intelligence can fall prey to bias – but careful analysis, design and testing will ensure it serves the widest population possible
Fourth Industrial Revolution
AI could help us discover new drugs inspired by nature
Researchers at ETH Zurich are using artificial intelligence (AI) to find new pharmaceutical applications for natural products and develop new drugs.
Artificial Intelligence
5 ways AI is doing good in the world right now
From tackling people trafficking to helping diagnose cancer, here are some of the ways artificial intelligence is having positive impacts on the world.
Artificial Intelligence
Civil society can help ensure AI benefits us all. Here’s how
AI has great potential for society but raises problems around accountability, fairness, and transparency. Civil society can address these negative effects.
Tech for Good
Why tech needs to focus on the needs of marginalized groups
Marginalized groups are often not represented in technology development. What we need is inclusive participation to centre on the concerns of these groups.
Artificial Intelligence
AI is increasing our understanding of the universe - this is how
AI is expected to be a vital tool for astronomers as they conduct more in-depth studies of the universe over the following decade.
Entrepreneurship
Waves of change: Understanding the driving force of innovation cycles
Expert Dorothy Neufeld has analyzed the 6 different waves of innovation, from water power in 1775 to robots and drones in 2020.