International cooperation, ethical investment and our ability to accept the unknown - these are all ways to ensure technological change works for the many.

Alexa Koenig and Sherif Elsayed-Ali 15 Jan 2019

Education and Skills

Humans wanted: why automation won’t kill off your job

The rise of robots and artificial intelligence might actually open up further job opportunities – if we learn how to effectively channel our talents for the coming age.

Dave McKay 15 Jan 2019

Artificial Intelligence and Robotics

AI isn’t taking our jobs - but it is changing how we recruit

The future is not really about replacing human beings; it’s about making humans smarter. To get there, we need to recruit multi-skilled employees as ready for tomorrow's challenges as for...

Brian Peccarelli 14 Jan 2019

Artificial Intelligence and Robotics

Robots will soon be a necessity but they won't take all our jobs

Robots have the potential to provide much needed assistance that is both complementary and beneficial.

Stelian Coros 14 Jan 2019

Artificial Intelligence and Robotics

AI can wreak havoc if left unchecked by humans

Businesses that apply data-based AI decisions without considering the broader impact are taking serious risks

Sylvain Duranton 14 Jan 2019

Artificial Intelligence and Robotics

How to gain a leading edge in AI and the production of tomorrow

People are key to our automated future

Bernd Leukert 11 Jan 2019

Artificial Intelligence and Robotics

Robots aren’t stealing all our jobs, says the World Bank’s chief economist

Automation is not ushering in an era of uniform, predictable change. Some nations may thrive while others falter. The challenge facing governments and policy-makers will be to ensure the ...

Sean Fleming 11 Jan 2019

Workforce and Employment

Why humans will remain central to the future of work

Don't sweat the robot revolution. Our jobs may change, but human skills such as imagination and ingenuity will continue to be key.

Ben Pring 10 Jan 2019

Artificial Intelligence and Robotics

Here's how we can combine robots with the Internet of Things

There's a growing view that the next evolution of the Internet of Things will incorporate robots into the network – opening up thrilling possibilities along the way.

Mauro Dragone · The Conversation 09 Jan 2019

Artificial Intelligence and Robotics

We used AI to study the world’s toilets. This is what we found

Businesses can use public data creatively to have meaningful social impact

Clarissa Watson 08 Jan 2019

Cybersecurity

Who should be responsible for protecting our personal data?

Consumers and enterprises, technology leaders and governments: all of them emphasize the need for global cybersecurity. But while most agree this is an urgent priority, research shows tha...

Einaras von Gravrock 08 Jan 2019

Artificial Intelligence and Robotics

This is how AI can help humanity

Development bottlenecks and application risks must be addressed before AI's true global potential to transform lives can be realised.

Michael Chui and Martin Harrysson · Project Syndicate 07 Jan 2019

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