In a world hurtling through one technological breakthrough after another, Federico Ast looked to the past for inspiration when starting his company, Kleros. Ast went all the way back to ancient Greece, where he saw a citizen-driven justice system...
Read moreAI is now so complex its creators can’t trust why it makes decisions
Artificial intelligence is seeping into every nook and cranny of modern life. AI might tag your friends in photos on Facebook or choose what you see on Instagram, but materials scientists and NASA researchers are also beginning to use the...
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...
Read more12 ways to get smarter – in one chart
The level of a person’s raw intelligence, as measured by aptitude tests such as IQ scores, is generally pretty stable for most people during adulthood. While it’s true that there are things you can do to fine tune your natural capabilities, such...
Read more3 ways to reboot globalization
Last week, Mark Zuckerberg announced “Facebook’s plan to bring the global community together.” A few months earlier, a Swedish billionaire, László Szombatfalvy, established the Global Challenges Foundation and announced a $5-million-dollar...
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