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Emotion tracking tech in the workplace puts people’s wellbeing at risk

Workplace Insight

A new report from the Institute for the Future of Work (IFOW) explores the increasing use of affective computing in the workplace. As affective computing becomes more prevalent, the report calls for robust regulation to safeguard workers rights and wellbeing. Bias and Inequality: AAM technologies risk reinforcing existing biases.

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Government partners with tech firms to boost AI skills of UK workforce

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The Government has announced a new initiative aimed at equipping UK workers with the skills needed to adapt to the growing impact of artificial intelligence on the workplace. It will focus on practical ways to help individuals and businesses make the most of AI technologies and ensure the UK’s workforce can adapt to their growing use.

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UK government outlines £86 billion science and technology plan to support regional growth

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The UK government has announced a package of funding and initiatives aimed at strengthening the country’s position in science and technology, which it believes will offer a particular focus on helping regions capitalise on local research and innovation.

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Maura Healey and Christina Romer reflect on how business can be more like government—yes, government

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Long before the Trump administration tapped Elon Musk to cut federal costs and headcount via the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), business leaders and politicians have been trying to find ways to make government leaner, less bureaucratic, and more like a well-run corporation. In 1982, Ronald Reagan asked J. Grace & Co.,

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AI Pioneer Yoshua Bengio Launches Startup to Detect AI Systems That Resist Human Control

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Meet Yoshua Bengio: The AI godfather driving the push for honest AI Yoshua Bengio, a renowned computer scientist often referred to as the AI godfather of AI deep learning, is among those working to find a solution. government to lead an international AI safety report to examine the malicious natures of AI systems.

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The Rise of Women Entrepreneurs: Growth, Innovation and Challenges

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Tech and Fintech Although the field is still male-dominated, women are making innovative advances in technology and fintech. Bryant founded Black Girls Code , a nonprofit introducing technology education to Black girls, and the Black Innovation Lab , a startup supporting tech innovators in the U.S. Government Accountability Office.

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5 lessons on finding truth in an uncertain world

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He has advised multiple governments and health agencies. Technology is changing our concept of proof. In 1976, two mathematicians announced the first-ever computer-aided proof. Maybe the computer had made an error somewhere? Surely a computer would be more accurate, right?