A few days ago, some of the world's most renowned entrepreneurs, engineers and scientists in the technology industry warned for the dangers of artificial intelligence and that of lethal autonomous weapons. Over 150 companies and 2400 individuals from 90 countries signed the lethal autonomous weapon pledge at the 2018 International Joint Conference on Artificial Intelligence. I … [Read more...] about Why We Should Ban Lethal Autonomous Weapons
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What Big Data and UFOs Have in Common
When a group Boston College students began a project analyzing data received from UFO sightings, they wanted to receive some insights into the factors that influence alleged UFO sightings, such as weather, movie releases etc. In 2014, the Economist conducted similar research and found that most UFO sightings occur during the so-called drinking hours , between 5-11pm, when … [Read more...] about What Big Data and UFOs Have in Common
Problems With Structural Bias With Big Data Automation Models
Automation is not a fad. It is the future of business models in almost every industry. Unfortunately, automation has introduced new risks that brands must prepare for. One of the biggest concerns that have been raised in recent months is the risk of institutional bias and unintentional discrimination. Brands may make decisions based on demographic information with limited … [Read more...] about Problems With Structural Bias With Big Data Automation Models
The Power of Predictive Analytics in Hiring
In an ever-increasing corporate landscape, making quality hires is critically important for organizations looking to improve their bottom line. The U.S. Department of Labor estimates that the cost of a bad hire is in excess of 30% of that employee's first-year earnings. To reduce the occurrence of bad hires, a growing number of businesses are turning to predictive analytics and … [Read more...] about The Power of Predictive Analytics in Hiring
Is Big Data a Slippery Slope?
I know one thing; that I know nothing. These words were famously attributed to Socrates in one of Plato's accounts of the philosopher, a phrase that now comes to represent the Socratic paradox. While it is contested whether Socrates actually said these words, the meaning is still poignant, indicating that the wisest people are the ones who don't assume to know all, who keep an … [Read more...] about Is Big Data a Slippery Slope?
