Articles associated with topic: new technologies
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Automation May Murder 10 Percent of Jobs Next Year: Forrester
Automation will kill some 10 percent of U.S. jobs in 2019, according to a new report from analyst firm Forrester. (For those unable to access the report, VentureBeat also has a succinct breakdown… -
Google Wants You to Use A.I. to Save the World
Can artificial intelligence (A.I.) save the world? That seems to be Google’s thinking. Its new program, AI for Social Good, bills itself as a way for A.I. to solve “some of the world’s biggest ch… -
The Next Big Barrier Facing Artificial Intelligence: Common Sense
When armed with the right model, a machine-learning platform can rapidly improve its accuracy and success rate. Just look at Google’s A.I. tool that can detect the most common forms of lung cance… -
Automation Gunning for Tech Jobs (And That's a Good Thing!)
As artificial intelligence (A.I.), machine learning, and automation increasingly enter the strategic planning of many companies, many tech pros are wondering if their jobs are at risk. Via a new… -
The Power of Soft Skills: Proving You’re More Than Your Techstack
While having a diversified set of tech skills is a must-have, so-called soft skills are increasingly necessary for both businesses and employees to grow and thrive. As our world continues to evol…Sponsored -
Smaller Firms Lag in A.I., IoT Adoption. That's an Opportunity.
Smaller companies aren’t adopting cutting-edge technologies such as artificial intelligence (A.I.), blockchain, and virtual reality (VR) at the same rate as larger ones—and that’s an opportunity… -
Is It Ethical to Automate Your Job Without Telling Anyone?
When a company figures out how to automate a core process, executives and stockholders cheer. Money has been saved! The business has become more efficient! The future looks bright! But when a tec… -
New Facebook Portal Uses Alexa as Trojan Horse Into Homes
In January, news site Cheddar reported that Facebook was working on a voice-only home hub named ‘Portal.’ It was right, and now Facebook Portal is here. What Cheddar got wrong was the nature of P… -
A.I. Still in 'Discovery' Phase, but Companies Seeing Its Value
Artificial intelligence (A.I.) is still reaching maturity as a technology, but a new study underscores that companies are very interested in it. We’re also getting a better idea of how those firm… -
A.I. May Have Met Its Ethical Match in California Senate Bill 1001
A new California law, Senate Bill 1001, aims to prevent chatbots from pretending as though they’re human – but may have given us an additional gift when it comes to artificial intelligence (A.I.)… -
4 Tech Jobs Most at Risk from Automation, Artificial Intelligence
Pundits and analysts have warned that automation will devastate the job market. Much of their focus has been on repetitive, relatively straightforward jobs (such as some kinds of factory work) th… -
Meet the Makers: The team behind Amazon’s Newest Products
From improving the lives of millions to customizing a Disney resort experience - there’s a team for that You know the products. You likely even own one or two (or ten). From Kindle to Alexa, Amaz…Sponsored