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Global Health
Technology can transform clinical practice – here's how
The Future Health Index 2020, which surveyed young healthcare professionals, confirms they are hopeful that technology can improve working conditions.
Fourth Industrial Revolution
Futurism is a means to see beyond COVID-19. Here's how to time travel
Leaders need tools to plan ahead. These three steps, borrowed from futurists, can help anyone predict trends and plan accordingly.
Artificial Intelligence
This soft, dragonfly-shaped robot could help resolve environmental issues
Scientists have created an entirely soft robot called DraBot which is shaped like a dragonfly, is electronics-free and reacts to environmental conditions.
GTGS2021
3 critical challenges for governing digitalization
We must challenge the irresponsible use of technology undermining our societies and democracies by prioritizing tech governance through these approaches.
GTGS2021
4 steps to using AI in an environmentally responsible way
If developers are not careful, Artificial Intelligence (AI) can add to the climate crisis. Here's how to deploy AI in a responsible and sustainable way.
Global Technology Governance Summit
How to tell reality from a deepfake?
The spread of deepfakes - tools to make people appear to do or say anything within the limits of one’s imagination - threatens our grip on reality.
Artificial Intelligence
Smart toys: Your child’s best friend or a creepy surveillance tool?
Smart toys can help with learning but pose risks if they are not designed to protect children’s data and safety.
Artificial Intelligence
Together, human expertise and AI can make city streets safer, scientists say
Scientists in Spain have used artificial intelligence to identify common patterns in road traffic accidents, with AI processing large volumes of information.
GTGS2021
Why artificial intelligence is key to renewable energy grid resilience
The global transition to renewable energy will need AI technology to manage decentralized grids and tight governance to ensure fair access and resilience.
Neuroscience
How neuroethics can advance innovations for positive social impact
Neurotech innovators often conflate neuroethics with legal compliance. But research shows that neuroethical design can be a powerful problem solving tool.
Space
Ever wondered what a helicopter ride around mars looks like? Thanks to NASA you can soon find out
NASA's Perseverance Mars rover has revealed a new drone, called Ingenuity, that is set to fly over Mars, pioneering new space-exploration technology.
Fourth Industrial Revolution
Responsible machine learning can still protect intellectual property – here’s how
New documentation standards in machine learning enable responsible technology. Organizations must assess risks and protect their intellectual property.
Education and Skills
These are some of Coursera’s most popular coding courses
The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the uptake of Fourth Industrial Revolution technologies. People are reskilling and technology jobs are offering better job security.
Artificial Intelligence
This DyRET robot can rearrange its body to walk in new environments
Engineers have successfully tested a four-legged robot, called DyRET, to use machine learning to adapt its body to walk on new surfaces as it sees them.
Fourth Industrial Revolution
4 key areas where AI and IoT are being combined
From wearable tech to smart industries, artificial intelligence and the Internet of Things are being combined to change how we interact with devices.