Arm and Nvidia Tap Into the Potential of IoT and AI Together
Both artificial intelligence (AI) and the Internet of Things (IoT) appear boundless in potential. The development of these two technologies has spurred immense innovation in many industries already. But combining them could yield greater results than we can even imagine. Arm and Nvidia are teaming up to make it easier for IoT companies to integrate […]
Are We Witnessing the Fall of Facebook?
Fake news, data privacy issues, mental health concerns… Facebook has seen its fair share of controversies and unfavorable headlines in recent months. But it hasn’t faced anything compared to what it’s up against now. Will the latest scandal about stolen personal information be the last straw for the behemoth social network? Keep Your Friends Close […]
SXSW 2018 Tackled the Tough Topics Surrounding Tech
South by Southwest (SXSW) is many things to different people. But although it’s touted as the “the convergence of the interactive, film, and music industries,” there is always one underlying central theme running through all of the various subject matters encapsulated in the event — progression. SXSW 2018 was no different in this regard. The past year […]
Is There a Right Way to Build a Smart City?
Smart cities are the natural next step in evolution for densely populated areas. In fact, it could be argued that they’re absolutely necessary to support our growing populations. Initiatives around the world are racing to test proof of concepts and to equip existing metropolises with the foundations they’ll need to survive into the future. But is […]
The Dangerous Potential Exploits of AI
The possibilities with artificial intelligence (AI) seem endless. At first read, it’s normal for that sentence to have a positive connotation. But just as with any other tool, AI development could be used for nefarious purposes. And while it’s certainly unpleasant to ponder, it’s absolutely something that’s necessary for techies, developers, and the general public […]
The Incoming Three Waves of Automation: Is AI Going to Change Everything?
By 2030, multinational consulting firm PwC estimates that artificial intelligence (AI) could boost the global economy by as much as $15 trillion. But to get to that point, society will have to endure three different waves of automation. Each one will bring its own unique set of benefits and challenges as AI integrates with the […]
Uber Pushes to Appeal the London Ban
It looks like London app developers are about to have a harder time getting around the city (well, unless they use its very accessible and wide-ranging public transit system). On Friday, Transport for London, the capital’s transportation authority, decided not to renew Uber’s operating license because of the startup’s lack of “corporate responsibility.” Uber’s use […]
Will the Working Classes Survive the Coming Automation Wave?
We may be headed for a more efficient society as AI and robotics streamline work in this country, but the closer we get to the automated future, the more anxiety there is among actual human workers. What will society do if automation leaves a huge portion of society under- or unemployed? There tends to be […]