Wage growth, but only for the few
By: Geoff Tily May 19, 2019 Recent reports on wage growth disguise the fact that only high earners are benefitting. In recent months, headline figure for wages have hit post-crisis records. But there is growing evidence – from industry figures, facts on euro-millionaire bankers, and the consequent distributional effects – that pay gains are for […]
Canada lacks laws to tackle problems posed by artificial intelligence: Experts
By: Chris Reynolds May 19, 2019 The role of artificial intelligence in Netflix’s movie suggestions and Alexa’s voice commands is commonly understood, but less known is the shadowy role AI now plays in law enforcement, immigration assessment, military programs and other areas. Despite its status as a machine-learning innovation hub, Canada has yet to develop […]
New Artificial Intelligence Sees Like a Human, Bringing Us Closer to Skynet
By: Donovan Alexander May 19, 2019 Artificial Intelligence is evolving at a rapid rate ushering in a new age in technology. Though we are still very much a ways away from creating super-intelligent robots, AI seems to be becoming more and more like us every few months. Though the debate for what role AI will […]
Robots take over farms faster than expected through autonomous equipment start-ups
By: Ashley Robinson, Lydia Mulvany, David Stringer March 28, 2017 Robots are taking over farms faster than anyone saw coming, as the first fully autonomous farm equipment is becoming commercially available, meaning machines will be able to completely take over a multitude of tasks. Tractors will drive with no farmer in the cab and specialised […]
When thoughts control machines
By: The Economist May 17, 2019 Efforts to connect human brains to computers have taken big leaps forward in recent years. Melding our minds with machines could provide the biggest single upgrade to human intelligence since our species evolved. But are we ready? Watch Full Video
Trump declares national emergency over IT threats
By: BBC NEWS May 16, 2019 He signed an executive order which effectively bars US companies from using foreign telecoms believed to pose national security risks. The order does not name any company, but is believed to target Huawei. The Chinese tech giant said restricting its business in the US would only hurt American consumers […]
What artificial intelligence can teach us about proteins
By: Berlin Institute of Health May 15, 2019 The DeeProtein Algorithm indicates protein regions which are functionally important (red) or less important (blue). Researchers use DeeProtein for targeted modification of proteins. The image shows AcrIIA4, a protein capable to stop the gene scissors CRISPR-Cas9. Proteins are vital parts of all living organisms and perform essential […]
Preparing for a future of drone-filled skies
By: Ed Cluss May 15, 2019 The last few months have seen an escalating series of incidents in which the harmful elements of drones have loomed large in the public eye. In April, rumors of a coup in Saudi Arabia flared after a recreational drone was shot down when flying into an unauthorized zone in […]
Rising inequality could make the UK as bad as the US for gaps in pay, wealth and health
By:Josh Barrie May 14, 2019 Rising inequality in Britain could mean the country ends up like the US, one of the most unequal nations on earth, a leading economist has warned. Nobel Laureate Professor Sir Angus Deaton, who is spearheading a review of the UK’s economic and social inequality, said it is at risk of […]