China Is Leading Global Blockchain Adoption For Digital Transformation
Distributed ledger technology (AKA blockchain) is catalyzing a long-term shift of trust in distributed business environments worldwide. Chained data blocks make assets traceable, cryptography enables trusted ownership, and consensus algorithms realize distributed business consistency.
What is cybersecurity? A guide to the methods used to protect computer systems and data
Cybersecurity is the practice of protecting all forms of computer technology from malicious attacks. It includes the preservation of computers, servers, mobile devices, networks, applications, and data in the event of damage, destruction, and unauthorized access.
The Ultimate Guide to Starting a Cybersecurity Career
Data breaches and other cyber attacks are a real threat to all businesses, and organizations place high importance on their network security. This means that cybersecurity specialists – particularly those with higher qualifications like a cybersecurity masters – are in high demand across all industries.
Cybersecurity: Council adopts conclusions on the EU's cybersecurity strategy
The Council today adopted conclusions on the EU’s cybersecurity strategy for the digital decade. This strategy was presented by the Commission and the high representative for foreign affairs in December 2020. It outlines the framework for EU action to protect EU citizens and businesses from cyber threats, promote secure information systems and protect a global, open, free and secure cyberspace.
Talking robots with Ford
efore we get too far into this week’s roundup, I want to kick things off with an interview we haven’t published anywhere else. Earlier this week, we noted that Ford will be deploying some 100 researchers and engineers to the new $75 million facility at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor.
COVID-19 and Robotics: How the Past Year Transformed Automation
Robots have gained traction in many forms over the past decade, offering unique solutions to complex challenges and driving efficiencies in our daily lives. While these innovations have evolved year after year, the emergence of COVID-19 has been a new awakening for the robotics and automation industry.
Adversarial training reduces safety of neural networks in robots: Research
There’s a growing interest in employing autonomous mobile robots in open work environments such as warehouses, especially with the constraints posed by the global pandemic.
The next generation of robots
How did Michael Crichton, Sean Connery, and Wesley Snipes factor into the creation of a preeminent robotics firm?
The story begins on the movie set of the 1993 action thriller “Rising Sun,” starring Connery and Snipes and based off the Crichton novel of the same name.
AI And Robotics Are Finally Ready For Your Home (and I Don’t Mean The Roomba)
For decades, a certain order structured the world of automation. Robots, most recently those powered by AI and Big Data, worked in factories, while humans enjoyed the benefits of their labor where we live and work.
AI Can Help Companies Tap New Sources of Data for Analytics
Over the past several years, technology has rapidly changed what enterprise analytics can do. Analytical approaches that incorporate predictive models have begun to displace merely descriptive approaches. Descriptive analytics, which continue to be valuable for many users, have evolved as well, making greater use of visual analytics and moving toward a self-service model in which nontechnical users can often develop their own analyses.
You’ve Invested In AI, But Are You Getting ROI From It?
The success of enterprises with Artificial Intelligence (AI) is often tracked by looking at its adoption within organizations. Adoption is a valuable metric to track, but it doesn’t tell the whole story. AI delivers on its promise only when it generates Return on Investment (ROI).
Lessons from Nordic countries can accelerate the impact of AI in medicine
The Swedish-made Koenigsegg Jesko Absolut is one of the fastest and most beautiful cars ever built. But it can’t be driven anywhere without fuel.
How AI can help businesses adapt to long-term retail trends from the pandemic
As we mark the one year anniversary of the UK’s Covid-19 lockdown, it would be an understatement to say that the retail industry has been disrupted and transformed over the past 12 months. Since the pandemic began, seismic shockwaves have rippled across the sector, with businesses forced to react to an unpredictable situation whilst taking into account ever-changing customer behaviors.
Why Representation Matters When Building AI
More and more tech companies have initiatives in place to support Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) work. But even as Chief Diversity Officers get hired and diversity statements make their way onto company websites, diverse representation in tech is still lagging. This representation deficit, particularly in product and engineering departments, has huge implications.
The AI Dilemma: The Perfect World Or The Perfect Storm?
I have spent the last three years researching with Malay Upadhyay the positive and negative risks of artificial intelligence. One area in particular to be alert to is the evolution of robots to cobots. Cobots are smaller robots performing more service oriented and monotonous tasks freeing up more operator time to be able to handle more complex or creative tasks.