The future of the workforce is one of the biggest issues facing CEOs today. It’s abundantly clear to all that artificial intelligence, big data analytics, and advanced robotics make it possible for machines to take on tasks that once required a person to do them. How should companies prepare, strategically, to thrive in this world? […]
In 2003 Nick Carr declared that IT had become a ubiquitous commodity with no competitive advantage. Since then cloud computing has eliminated any remaining strategic value in traditional IT organizations. Barriers to access are all but gone. Today the essential functions of business are serviced by free or inexpensive and easy-to-use tools. Competitors have equal […]
CNBC |
AI will be ‘billions of times’ smarter than humans and man needs to merge with it, expert says
CNBC “Over time, I think we will probably see a closer merger of biological intelligence and digital intelligence,” Musk said in February 2017. “It’s mostly about the bandwidth, the speed of the connection between your brain and the digital version of … |
New York Times |
How Artificial Intelligence Is Edging Its Way Into Our Lives
New York Times Artificial intelligence is here — and it’s bringing new possibilities, while also raising questions. Do these gadgets and services really behave as advertised? How will they evolve in the years ahead? How quickly will they overhaul the way we live and … Uber’s CEO Just Taught a Major Lesson in Emotional Intelligence. Here It Is in 1 Sentence Waymo accepts $245 million and Uber’s ‘regret’ to settle self-driving car dispute Uber Advanced Technologies Group |
MIT News |
Study finds gender and skin-type bias in commercial artificial–intelligence systems
MIT News “This is an area where the data sets have a large influence on what happens to the model,” says Ruchir Puri, chief architect of IBM’s Watson artificial–intelligence system. “We have a new model now that we brought out that is much more balanced in … Studies show facial recognition software almost works perfectly – if you’re a white male |
Examination of facial-analysis software shows error rate of 0.8 percent for light-skinned men, 34.7 percent for dark-skinned women.
ForbesHow This One Woman Is Powerfully Shaping The Future Of Artificial IntelligenceForbesAs developments, standards and controversy around Artificial Intelligence (AI) explodes, compelling new groups are emerging that will drive expansion and implemen…
Forbes |
The Rise And Rise Of IBM, Technology Hype, And Fascination With Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Forbes A number of this week’s milestones in the history of technology link the rise of IBM, the introduction of the ENIAC, and the renewed fascination with so-called artificial intelligence. On February 14, 1924, the Computing-Tabulating-Recording Company … |
Arab News |
Artificial Intelligence could add $320bn to GCC and Egypt economies by 2030: report
Arab News LONDON: Artificial intelligence is set to swell the GCC and Egypt’s economies to the tune of $320 billion by 2030, according to a report. Globally, the economic uplift could be to the magnitude of $15.7 trillion, more than the current output of China … Artificial intelligence to contribute US$320 billion to Middle East GDP by 2030: study AI to power UAE growth |
LivemintThe great artificial intelligence challengeLivemintSince Robert Solow, economists know that technical change is the most important force to have driven economic growth in advanced economies. One could argue that this should settle the debate ab…
