EmTech Next 2018 coverageEmTech Next will explore AI and other advanced digital technologies that are transforming every part of the economy and the future of work. Prepare yourself for doing business in the age of AI.
Categorized in 170363 yearsMicrosoft’s president says governments and Big Tech can get alongBrad Smith, who is also the company’s chief lawyer, even suggested that America’s antitrust laws could do with a broader interpretation.
Categorized in 170323 yearsEconomies can’t ignore human needs if they want to benefit from automationMIT professor Daron Acemoglu: “We are not heading to an economy without human labor anytime soon.”
Categorized in Artificial intelligence3 yearsThe White House promises to release government data to fuel the AI boomThe president’s most senior technology advisor claims the White House is quietly pursuing an aggressive AI plan.
Categorized in Artificial intelligence3 yearsWalmart’s experimental Amazon Prime competitor aims for Alexa nextFor recently launched Jetblack, text ordering is only the testing ground.
Categorized in Artificial intelligence3 yearsAI needs to start pulling its weight and controlling our shopping cartsManuela Veloso is tired of dumb items on wheels.
Categorized in 170363 yearsWe still don’t know much about the jobs the AI economy will make—or takeExperts think companies need to invest in workers the way they do for other core aspects of their business they’re looking to future-proof.
Categorized in 170323 yearsYour next potato chip could come from a 3-D printerAdditive manufacturing is creating everything from prototype potato chips to sports-car parts.
Categorized in 170363 yearsWant to robot-proof your job? Here are some tips from experts in the field.We must figure out how to work with robots, but it’s not going to be easy.
Categorized in 170363 yearsObama economist: We’re not preparing workers for changing jobsJason Furman, Obama’s top economist, says we need to learn from recent economic history and worry less about 20 years from now.
Categorized in Humans and technology3 yearsSeeing the mind of a robot in augmented realityRoboticist Stefanie Tellex seeks new ways for robots and humans to work together.
Categorized in Silicon Valley3 yearsThe secret to stopping the robot apocalypse? Popcorn butter.Humans are still crucial to Amazon’s fulfillment process.
