The rise of tech is currently transforming the labour market, leading to the automation of some jobs and tasks on the one hand and the emergence of new kinds on the other. Proactively preparing for this new reality requires an in-depth, granular...
Read moreCarbon-zero flying, meatless profit, AI startups in Africa, and other top stories of the week.
Concerned about flying’s carbon footprint? Meet Alice, the future of flight. Innovate more, use less. Acting to avoid a looming water shortage. A bigger film industry than Hollywood. 5 key facts about Nigeria. Meatless profit. The food industry...
Read moreIs technology key to improving global health and education, or just an expensive distraction?
After decades of attempting to improve failing health and education systems in developing countries, the situation in many areas is still dire. In some sub-Saharan African countries, children achieve as little as 2.3 to 5 years of learning...
Read moreMalaysia’s Industry 4.0 adoption ‘boils down to knowledge on application’, says Dr M
The limitless growth potential from digital adoption amid the fourth industrial revolution “boils down to knowledge on application”, said Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad.
Read moreFacebook Finally Lets You See Who Viewed Your Profile
Following the Cambridge Analytica scandal and the resulting privacy concerns, Facebook has finally decided to let users see who viewed their profile. Facebook is in full crisis management mode. Users are fleeing the platform following the...
Read moreCan AI Drive Innovation? It Already Is.
Without a doubt, the field of artificial intelligence (AI) is rife with ongoing insights and innovations. But can the cognitive technologies flowing from AI research labs, in turn, help organizations in their own efforts to innovate? The answer...
Read moreNewly Formed Institute for Blockchain Innovation Backs ICO Alternative
A new open-source think tank oriented around blockchain technology has been formed and has announced its first initiative, JOBS Crypto Offering, which aims to solve the regulatory issues surrounding initial Coin Offerings (ICO).
Read moreMillennials, Here’s How You Can Use Social Media In Times Of Crisis
Millennials are often criticized for their over-reliance on social media. They often prefer online health advice to doctor’s visits; plan their vacation based on the destination’s “instagram-worthiness” and cite social media as their main news...
Read moreFacebook is facing multiple class action lawsuits over the Cambridge Analytica scandal
Advocacy group Fair Vote is assembling a class action suit against Facebook over the Cambridge Analytica data scandal. Fair Vote has 84 claimants so far, but 1.1 million British citizens were affected by the scandal and would potentially be...
Read moreThe Guardian finds less polished video works better on Instagram Stories
The Guardian is finding when it comes to Instagram Stories, less is more — at least when it comes to how polished videos are. Two months ago the Guardian started tracking and analyzing its Instagram audience data on a more granular basis, to test...
Read moreWhy China’s Payment Apps Give U.S. Bankers Nightmares
Wandering the streets of Shanghai to admire the architecture, the head of one of the largest U.S. consumer banks recently found himself surrounded by a gaggle of teenagers. Entranced by their phones, they hardly made way for the banker. The teens...
Read moreBill Gates: This Will Be the Biggest Technological Breakthrough of Our Lifetime
We have come far in our pursuit of the perfect computer companion. From mastering games to running our homes, artificial intelligence (AI) has been steadily improving. CLICK TO VIEW FULL INFOGRAPHIC However, Microsoft co-founder and richest...
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