While AI is poised to disrupt our work and lives, these technologies can be harnessed through wise regulation. So rather than replacing individuals, much AI should assist them in completing tasks that are more fulfilling, or by augmenting work that is often classified…
Artificial Intelligence cameras are being used in London and other cities in the UK to monitor social distancing. The sensors were initially developed by Vivacity to track the flow of traffic, cyclists and pedestrians and monitor how roads are being used. But when the…
War is always going to be fought with people and weapons. It is also always going to involve “platforms,” such as tanks and the capabilities they have. It is important to understand that in discussions of the future of warfare the issue is not…
AI (Artificial Intelligence) governance is about evaluating and monitoring algorithms for effectiveness, risk, bias and ROI (Return On Investment). But there is a problem: Often not enough attention is paid to this part of the AI process. “AI projects are rarely coordinated across a…
An annual report by a consulting firm to world governments uncovers an interesting pattern when it comes to the responsible use of AI. According data developed by consultant Oxford Insights, with one debatable exception, none of the top 15 countries ranked for…
The influence of ‘AI hype’ on the private sector has unsurprisingly also filtered down to governments around the world in recent years, with politicians and digital leaders citing the ample opportunity for artificial intelligence and automation to improve the delivery of public…
E-commerce firms have faced a conundrum in Latin America: How can they deliver packages in a region where 25% of urban populations live in informal, squatter neighborhoods with no addresses? Enter Chazki, a logistics startup from Peru, which partnered with Arequipa’s Universidad San Pablo to build an artificial…
AI has the potential to improve human lives and a company’s bottom line, but it can also accelerate inequality and eliminate jobs during the worst U.S. recession since the Great Depression. This dual promise and peril led members of the House Budget…
Portland’s City Council took a groundbreaking step against facial recognition software last week, banning both the public and private use of the technology with two new ordinances. The ban will take effect in January 2021 and will levy $1,000-per-day fines against people who violate it….
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is to propose a standard definition of biometrics for authorized collection, which would establish a defined regulatory purpose for biometrics and create clear rules for using the information collected. A proposed expansion would modernize biometrics collection and authorize expanded use…
