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Drones Need Reliable Flight Data To Keep Skies Safe
Now much more than harmless toys, commercial drone usage is becoming an urgent issue for users and regulators alike.
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Mona Lisa And Nancy Pelosi: The Implications Of Deepfakes
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Last week, Samsung researchers announced a system that can create realistic deepfake video avatars from just one image. Around the same time, a doctored video surfaced of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi that had been slowed down to make her appear drunk
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The Near-Future Of Transport Is Connectivity, Not Autonomy
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There was once a time when owning a Cadillac, a Mercedes, or a Jaguar (delete as appropriate) was the epitome of success and prestige. With the advent of Everything-as-a-Service culture, people want more than just a hood ornament from the . . .
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IoT-Enabled Pumps Could Rejuvenate The Oil & Gas Sector
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The oil and gas (O&G) sector still has a long way to go to become as connected as other industrial sectors, despite having some of the tightest operating margins around. Part of the problem with implementing IoT devices in O&G is the fact . . .
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Why Governments Should Be Using Blockchain
Why Governments Should Be Using Blockchain
Cryptocurrency has had a lot to answer for in recent years. Bitcoin, Ethereum et al have hardly been out of the headlines since their inception, culminating in ‘the Crypto Crash’ of 2018 that shocked die-hard fans and investors – but . . .
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UK To Introduce New Law For IoT Device Security
UK To Introduce New Law For IoT Device Security
The UK government has announced plans to introduce new IoT security lawsfor manufacturers of connected devices. Launched by Digital Minister Margot James, the legislation (which is open for consultation) will involve a mandatory labeling system to determine the level of security . . .
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The Cutting-Edge Of AI Cancer Detection
The Cutting-Edge Of AI Cancer Detection
Detecting cancer might be AI’s most altruistic and convoluted challenge yet. Standard screening methods such as radiological imaging can miss signs of cancer, or return a false negative (as it does in 20-30% of cases). The process of scanning images is particularly in . . .
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3D Printing – Discussing New Balance And Root Canals With Formlabs’ Dávid Lakatos
3D Printing - Discussing New Balance And Root Canals With Formlabs' Dávid Lakatos
Making your own Yoda bobblehead or bringing a Penrose Triangle into existence are by far the least useful uses of 3D printing, despite what hundreds of YouTube channels might suggest. The technology has quickly become democratized and even reduced to making cheap and cheerful . . .
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What is RPA? Part 2: RPA Lessons & Predictions for 2019
What is RPA? Part 2: RPA Lessons & Predictions for 2019
RPA is fast becoming a reliable way to trial automation without committing to a full-scale AI program. As the market grows, RPA is becoming a viable automation technology in its own right, and companies are beginning to demand more from . . .
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Part One: Why Are Experian, The UK Government And OpenReach Using RPA?
Part One: Why Are Experian, The UK Government And OpenReach Using RPA?
Compared to AI, IoT, Blockchain and 3D printing, Robotic Process Automation (RPA) has not grabbed the headlines in the same way. This may lead to a lack of understanding about what RPA is, but the market is growing around the . . .
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The WEIRD CEO
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In The WEIRD CEO, Charles sets out the technological and societal changes that will take place over the next fifteen years, and explains why companies need to rethink the way they motivate employees. He outlines why CEOs and managers need to encourage Wisdom, Emotional Intelligence, Initiative, Responsibility and Development (WEIRD) to make sure employees feel fulfilment and ownership in their work – and gives a fascinating and sometimes brutally honest record of the change process his company went through.
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