Here are 5 ways for workers to win in the robot age
Machines and algorithms will do more current tasks than humans by 2025, according to the World Economic Forum’s Future of Jobs Report 2018. Source: weforum.org
The role of corporations in addressing AI’s ethical dilemmas
The world is seeing extraordinary advances in artificial intelligence. Yet at the same time, there is concern regarding the ethical values embedded within AI Source: Brookings.edu
Humanoid robot delivers philosophy lecture
An AI-powered robot named Bina48 co-taught two sessions of an intro to ethics philosophy course at West Point military school. Source: futurism.com
Machines to handle over half of workplace tasks by 2025
The World Economic Forum estimates that machines will be responsible for 52% of the division of labour as share of hours within seven years, up from just 29% today. Source: hrtechnologynews.com
Should artificial intelligence be regulated?
Concerns over AI have prompted calls to regulate its development. Source: hrtechnologynews.com
‘HR’ stands for Humans & Robotics
Technology is dramatically altering workplace dynamics. So, at Ilmarinen, Finland’s largest Private investor, HR now stands for humans and robotics. Source: hrtechnologynews.com
Robot workers will lead to surge in slavery in south-east Asia, report finds
Research shows risk of trafficking will rise, as automation pushes low-skilled workers into ‘race to the bottom’ for jobs. Source: theguardian.com
Qbits for Cubists: Robots Made These Incredible Works of Fine Art
Sophisticated robots can now create works of art comparable to the old masters. Source: futurism.com
A Swedish bank has fired its world-famous AI assistant, Amelia
Swedish online bank Nordnet has fired its virtual assistant, Amelia. Used by dozens of major companies around the world, Amelia was developed by American AI company IPSoft. Source: nordic.businessinsider.com
Man ‘fired’ by machine shows downside of over-automation
You’ve been fired, you learn from your recruiter, but your manager is just as confused as you are. Soon, two men are approaching your desk; they have been ordered to escort you out of the office. Source: hrtechnologynews.com