Tag Archives: Computational neuroscience

09Sep/24

AI Adoption Key to Boosting UK Competitiveness, Not Job Losses

A groundbreaking new white paper from British AI software leader Automated Analytics challenges the widespread fear that Artificial Intelligence (AI) will lead to mass job losses. Contrary to popular belief, the study reveals that none of the 5,000 clients across the UK and US who adopted AI solutions reported layoffs due to AI, highlighting that AI can be a catalyst for growth, not a threat to jobs. Continue reading

28Aug/24

What’s Next for AI in Banking: Better Chatbots or Something Else?

AI chatbots and Large Language Models (LLMs) such as ChatGPT have become commonplace in recent years to answer queries, whether that’s how to write a persuasive email or to request a replacement for a stolen card. According to Auriemma Group’s latest UK Cardbeat study, credit cardholders tend to be comfortable using AI chatbots to carry out basic tasks with their card issuer, but express skepticism when faced with more complex servicing needs. Continue reading

30Jul/24

74% of Americans Fear AI Will Destroy Privacy

YouGov and Aloha Browser today announced the results of their “How Does AI Affect Digital Privacy?” survey, in which almost three-quarters (74%) of respondents said they felt threatened by the potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to “destroy their privacy.” Read more

23Apr/24

Top 2024 Infrastructure and Operations Priorities for UK Leaders Published in Report by Info-Tech Research Group

As organisations prepare for the complexities of 2024, they face the task of not only maintaining their current IT operations but also adopting and integrating emerging technologies like generative AI (Gen AI). The Infrastructure & Operations Priorities 2024 report by Info-Tech Research Group aims to guide I&O leaders through this dual challenge. Continue reading

15Apr/24

Gaza war: Israel using AI to identify human targets raising fears that innocents are being caught in the net

Elke Schwarz, Queen Mary University of London

A report by Jerusalem-based investigative journalists published in +972 magazine finds that AI targeting systems have played a key role in identifying – and potentially misidentifying – tens of thousands of targets in Gaza. This suggests that autonomous warfare is no longer a future scenario. It is already here and the consequences are horrifying.

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12Feb/24

How AI could change our relationship with religion

Sreevas Sahasranamam, University of Glasgow

Science and faith are often kept in two distinct boxes that hardly ever intersect. However, I believe that as AI becomes more mainstream, it will fundamentally alter our engagement with faith and spirituality.

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09Jan/24

AI Management: Pros and Cons

Jan. 9, 2024 /Business/ — Whether AI will replace human bosses entirely is a complex question with no definitive answer. While AI is definitely entering management roles, its impact will likely be more nuanced than simply replacing human bosses with emotionless assessment machines. Here are some points to consider: Continue reading

20Nov/23

Why was Sam Altman’s sacked from OpenAI and what does all this mean for the AI race?

Nov. 20, 2023 /Technology/ — Sam Altman was fired as CEO of OpenAI on November 17, 2023, for allegedly not being “consistently candid in his communications with the board.” The company did not provide any specific details about the allegations, but said that Altman’s behavior was “hindering its ability to exercise its responsibilities.”

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