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Academic publishing is a multibillion-dollar industry. It’s not always good for science
Academic publishing is a multibillion-dollar industry. It’s not always good for science Lucy Montgomery, Curtin University; Emilia C. Bell, Curtin University, and Karl Huang, Curtin University In December 2024, the editorial board of the Journal of Human Evolution resigned en masse following disagreements with the journal’s publisher, Elsevier. The board’s grievances included claims of inadequate copyediting,…
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Davos 2024: Sam Altman on the future of AI
Davos 2024: Sam Altman on the future of AI Kate Whiting Senior Writer, Forum Stories Sam Altman has a sign above his desk that reads: “No-one knows what happens next.” But as the CEO of OpenAI, the creator of ChatGPT, he’s better placed than most to predict where artificial intelligence is heading – and to address…
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AI is changing work — the time is now for strategic upskilling
AI is changing work — the time is now for strategic upskilling Sue Duke Head, Global Public Policy and Economic Graph Team, LinkedIn This year’s World Economic Forum Future of Jobs report shows that business leaders and their employees are navigating unprecedented macroeconomic forces – chiefly the technological progress driven by artificial intelligence (AI) and Generative…
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Emotion-tracking AI on the job: Workers fear being watched – and misunderstood
Emotion-tracking AI on the job: Workers fear being watched – and misunderstood Nazanin Andalibi, University of Michigan Emotion artificial intelligence uses biological signals such as vocal tone, facial expressions and data from wearable devices as well as text and how people use their computers, promising to detect and predict how someone is feeling. It is used…
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Managers can help their Gen Z employees unlock the power of meaningful work − here’s how
Managers can help their Gen Z employees unlock the power of meaningful work − here’s how Kelly Kennedy, Ed.D., University of Connecticut and Cathleen Swody, Ph.D., University of Connecticut Finding fulfilling and motivating work is a challenge for many people, but it can be especially difficult for those just starting their careers. And as Generation…
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From ancient emperors to modern presidents, leaders have used libraries to cement their legacies
From ancient emperors to modern presidents, leaders have used libraries to cement their legacies Myrsini Mamoli, Georgia Institute of Technology Here in Atlanta, the Jimmy Carter Presidential Library and Museum has been part of my daily life for years. Parks and trails surrounding the center connect my neighborhood to the Martin Luther King Jr. National Historical…
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Software is increasingly being built by AI – so it’s vital to know if it can be trusted
Software is increasingly being built by AI – so it’s vital to know if it can be trusted Iván Alfonso and Jordi Cabot Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology (LIST) Software is ubiquitous, powering almost every aspect of our lives. The computerised systems in your car alone incorporate tens of millions of lines of code.…
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4 ways AI is helping humans make informed decisions
4 ways AI is helping humans make informed decisions Douglas Broom Senior Writer, Forum Agenda Artificial intelligence (AI) is often spoken about as a future technology. The reality is that it’s already very much part of our world and is helping humans make informed decisions every day. The release of ChatGPT, an AI-based chatbot, in…
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Older adults are driving workforce innovation in a digital economy. Here’s how
Older adults are driving workforce innovation in a digital economy. Here’s how Lawrence Kosick Co-founder and President, GetSetUp As the global workforce shifts due to ageing populations, businesses and governments must recognize the impact and potential of older adults. According to GetSetUp’s 2024 Workforce Report, older adults are eager to continue working, upskill and contribute…
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