Contents
Issue 9 | Summer 2019
Can the UAE be a world leader in AI?
The UAE has a bold vision to be an AI world leader by 2031. Can it challenge the might of China and the US?
Supporting Refugees with AI
While there are many fears about the negative potential of AI, it can also provide significant social benefits
AI with a Heart: Bringing Empathy to AI
Empathy is often considered out of reach for AI, but Pegasystems is looking to change that
Deepfakes beyond politics: the impact for business
Deepfakes are rapidly emerging as the most talked about threat to democracy, but beyond malicious depictions of politicians they also pose a significant threat to the world of business
How Edge AI is Key to the Future
Bringing AI processing capabilities into the edge for Internet of Things (IoT) applications improves processing speed and can make the devices it powers smarter
From Emotion to Sale: Voice-Reading AI
AI that can predict if you’re going to buy from the emotion in your voice may seem some way off, but it’s already a real product
Optimising AI enterprise-wide
Headline-grabbing buzzwords have drawn considerable hype towards AI’s potential in business, but the reality is less sexy
Full-Stack Spatial AI
Commercial robotics is on the cusp of going mainstream, but for that to happen companies need to stop having to reinvent the wheel
When AI meets malware: Future cyber threats
AI is being harnessed for a host of applications, not all of them good – or even legal
Manufacturing and Decentralised AI
Many companies in the manufacturing industry and beyond are keen to embrace AI – but trust remains a concern
Hitting the Right Note with AI
AI may be a long way off true creativity, but there are lessons to be learnt from music when it comes to its deployment
‘Intelligent’ AI Begins with Intelligent Data
AI’s potential knows no limits, but good data is essential to its success
AI Events in August and Beyond
Stay up to date with the latest industry events around the world, with conferences and seminars across the US, Europe and Australia