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?
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How to Navigate the Ethics of Data Gathering
Big data has changed how companies do business. With the collection of massive amounts of data, that data can later be analyzed to find actionable intelligence a company can use to sell more products and increase profits. It's a very powerful tool to have that can help you transform something that was previously going unused into a source of competitive advantage. This is why … [Read more...] about How to Navigate the Ethics of Data Gathering
The Ethics of Big Data and the Latent Threat to Democracy
One of the most cliched, overused, yet poignant quotes comes from a dying Uncle Ben, speaking to Peter Parker on the eve of becoming Spider-Man: With great power comes great responsibility. Big Data and the IoT represent some of the most powerful technological advances that mankind has ever seen in its relatively short history. Social and cultural norms dictate that the … [Read more...] about The Ethics of Big Data and the Latent Threat to Democracy
Hot Trends in AI Advancements you Should Know
Artificial Intelligence is nothing new, the renewed interest in it, is though. The biggest tech companies in the world are dedicating efforts to the field. Whether it's making smart devices, smart vehicles or voice assistants and robots, every company has its own take on AI. Facebook, Google, Microsoft, Samsung, and more companies are all working on AI in some form. The … [Read more...] about Hot Trends in AI Advancements you Should Know
Algorithms are Black Boxes, That is Why We Need Explainable AI
Artificial Intelligence offers a lot of advantages for organisations by creating better and more efficient organisations, improving customer services with conversational AI and reducing a wide variety of risks in different industries. Although we are only at the beginning of the AI revolution that is upon us, we can already see that artificial intelligence will have a profound … [Read more...] about Algorithms are Black Boxes, That is Why We Need Explainable AI
