‘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
Month: July 2018
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
Is this the future of Performance Management?
Using artificial intelligence, Watson Analytics looks at an employee’s experiences and projects to infer the potential skills and qualities each person might have to serve IBM in the future. Source: hrtechnologynews.com
Google grapples with ‘horrifying’ reaction to new AI tool
The most talked-about, futuristic product from Google’s developer show isn’t even finished — but it’s already stoking heated debate. Source: hrtechnologynews.com
