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Knowing less about AI makes people more open to having it in their lives – new research
Knowing less about AI makes people more open to having it in their lives – new research Chiara Longoni, Bocconi University; Gil Appel, George Washington University, and Stephanie Tully, University of Southern California The rapid spread of artificial intelligence has people wondering: who’s most likely to embrace AI in their daily lives? Many assume it’s…
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Reconciling tradition and innovation: Japan’s path to global AI leadership
Reconciling tradition and innovation: Japan’s path to global AI leadership Chiharu Nakayama Lead, Data and Artificial Intelligence, World Economic Forum Japan’s journey towards becoming a global leader in artificial intelligence (AI) presents a fascinating case study in balancing tradition with innovation. The nation’s push into AI leadership through initiatives like Ministry of Economy, Trade and…
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AI won’t take your job – but that doesn’t mean you should ignore it
AI won’t take your job – but that doesn’t mean you should ignore it Marcel Lukas, University of St Andrews Two influential tech CEOs have sparked a debate about AI’s effect on jobs. Klarna CEO Sebastian Siemiatkowski announced the buy-now, pay-later firm stopped hiring a year ago, claiming that AI can do most of the…
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How to stay safe in cyberspace: 5 essential reads
How to stay safe in cyberspace: 5 essential reads Author Interviewed Whether we’re socialising, shopping, banking, studying or working, billions of people around the world spend hours each day online. This digital immersion has many benefits – and plenty of pitfalls, too. Here are just a few of the articles we’ve published by academics who specialise…
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Why we must act now to revive women’s leadership prospects in an AI-driven workplace
Why we must act now to revive women’s leadership prospects in an AI-driven workplace Sue Duke Head, Global Public Policy and Economic Graph Team, LinkedIn Women have always paid a heavy price for economic instability. And with the global labour market cooling down from the hiring frenzy of 2020 and 2021, it is female professionals…
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Why your personality might be affecting your salary – and how it shapes the gender pay gap
Why your personality might be affecting your salary – and how it shapes the gender pay gap Weilong Zhang, University of Cambridge When we think about what affects wages, we often focus on education, work experience or even sheer luck. But what about our perceived personality traits? Are they simply part of who we are, or…
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Beyond bias: Equity, diversity and inclusion must drive AI implementation in the workplace
Beyond bias: Equity, diversity and inclusion must drive AI implementation in the workplace Simon Blanchette, McGill University This article is republished from The Conversation under a Creative Commons license. As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to reshape industries and transform workplaces, it’s imperative that organizations and leaders examine not only its impact on productivity, innovation and economic…
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When the technical meets the political: Court of Justice rules that EU standards require more openness
When the technical meets the political: Court of Justice rules that EU standards require more openness Arnaud Van Waeyenberge, HEC Paris Business School This article is republished from The Conversation under a Creative Commons license. The Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) has ruled that harmonised technical standards – an influential form of governance…
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Without universal AI literacy, AI will fail us
Without universal AI literacy, AI will fail us Kay Firth-Butterfield Senior Research Fellow, University of Texas at Austin Aubra Anthony Strategy & Research Team Lead, USAID, Technology Division Emily Reid Interim CEO, AI4All Mar 17, 2022 This article is republished from The World Economic Forum under a Creative Commons license. Much has been said about…
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This AI tutor could make humans 10 times smarter, its creator says
This AI tutor could make humans 10 times smarter, its creator says David Elliott Senior Writer, Forum Stories Jul 29, 2024 There is only one primary school in Baziyan Village, in the Badong District of China’s Hubei Province. Like many places outside of the country’s biggest cities, Baishaping Primary can struggle to find quality teachers.…
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