Big corporations and startups have learned some lessons from the last acquisition craze. This time around, they’re more aware of the need to balance technical innovation with cultural integration, and many banks are partnering rather than purchasing.
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While some tout the myriad benefits of AI, others fear it will destroy more jobs than it creates. We take a step back and wade through some of the hype around artificial intelligence.
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The start of a new year is a time of reflection and introspection (and making resolutions). It’s also when we gaze into the crystal ball and predict what will happen in the coming year. Here’s a look at what to expect in 2018 — and how to prepare for it.
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Artificial intelligence is creating new jobs, increasing operational efficiencies and boosting sales of new products and services, according to a global survey by Capgemini. So why are workers so afraid of the future?
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Industry gurus shared their thoughts on artificial intelligence, deep learning and machine learning at Big Data Toronto — and how they will allow you to use big data in ways that either weren’t previously possible or never occurred to you before.
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From the transformative power of AI to the tech titans of Silicon Valley, collaborating with your enemies and finding green sludge on a giant engineered bear in a ruined city of the future, here’s what to read this summer.
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The three A’s — artificial intelligence, algorithms and automation — are game-changers when it comes to cybersecurity. But that doesn’t mean we should rely too heavily on AI (or on any one particular technology) in the fight against hackers and cyber attackers.
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Artificial intelligence is already changing the way UC&C contact centre applications work today. But industry experts say it has far greater potential to streamline collaboration, reduce unnecessary clutter and proactively find solutions to common employee problems.
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Ransomware attack ruins a transport manager’s week, the IRS wants bitcoin users to complete their taxes, AI researchers have gone completely bonkers, and a European police officer proves that everything is completely broken. Here’s your weekly tech roundup.
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Canadians aren’t that privacy-savvy, but they are happy with their digital services. Headphones are learning to spy on you, computers are learning to lip read and Facebook is learning that censorship might just pay. It’s all in this week’s tech roundup.
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A study released at this year’s World Economic Forum predicts new technologies will eliminate five million jobs globally by 2020. One question IT workers should be asking now is whether their own jobs are at risk and, if so, what they can do about it.
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IDC unveils the next big tech trends — including augmented humanity — that will drive the IT industry over the coming years. Here’s how to get ready for the big changes ahead.
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As artificially intelligent robots, devices and cars begin running our lives, the question naturally arises: Will they work in our best interests? And how can we tell?
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WikiLeaks battles for connectivity, Facebook acts like a Victorian preacher, Jeff Bezos wants to conquer space, and more tech bigwig idiocy. Oh, and a robotic Joey Tribbiani. Enjoy.
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Politicians want to deliver us from AI-magaddon. Facebook may deliver free Internet to poor America. Samsung stops delivering exploding phones. And one guy just can’t get a nice cup of tea. Read all about it in this week’s tech roundup.
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Webcams take over the Internet, Blackberry outsources phone manufacturing and a small green frog becomes a target of hatred. Oh, and AI companies begin determining how to stop AI from taking over the world. What could possibly go wrong?
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Smart contracts that aren’t looking so smart, AI we don’t want to see come to life and ghosting gone digital. Read all about it in our weekly tech roundup.
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The digital world is full of dangers. Self-replicating worms, druggie chatbots and cellphones that are out to get you. Will you ever be safe? Read our weekly roundup and be aware …
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What will life look like in 15 years, if intelligent machines keep developing at their current pace? Here’s what the average workday might look like in the not-so-distant future.
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Our weekly roundup of interesting stories online including game-changers for AI, deep learning and big data in small business — and how Apple is trying to get its mojo back.
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As everyday items come online, the role of those who manage the underlying networks is expanding and growing. IDC suggests the big data technology and services market will reach US$41.5 billion in 2018 — six times that of the overall information technology market.
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Artificial intelligence, robotics, 3D printing and collaboration tools may catch firms here unprepared. Consider this a wake-up call
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