Contents
Issue 10 | Winter 2019
Navigating the Rise of Affective Computing
Understanding and analysing human emotions doesn’t come naturally to computers, but the field is advancing rapidly
Taking on Illegal Logging with AI
Artificial intelligence has been applied to many areas, but few have such an immediate benefit as the work being done by Rainforest Connection
Emotional Intelligence: The must-have skill
As artificial intelligence becomes an ever-more present part of our working lives, the skills required of human workers are shifting
Let’s Get Ethical: Creating Fair and Trustworthy AI
At its best, artificial intelligence can provide huge benefits for society. At its worst, it reflects humanity’s darkest prejudices
AI vs AI: DDoS Attacks
The cybersecurity industry is turning to artificial intelligence and machine learning to defend against cyber threats. Cybercriminals are adding it to their arsenal too
Industries Giving AI the Green Light
Around the world, companies are increasingly exploring the potential of AI, but not all industries have got as far as others
From the Influencers: Key quotes
This month’s key quotes from leaders in artificial intelligence
When Models Are Attacked: AI Security Risks
There are many barriers to creating effective AI, but one of the less commonly discussed areas is malicious attacks
Inside the Factory Where Robots Program Themselves
Printed circuit boards are an essential part of modern life, with demand in almost every sector
Should AI Use Red Teams?
In the ongoing search for solutions to AI bias, techno-sociologist Zeynep Tufekci has proposed a novel solution: red teams
Automation is Still a Risk to Jobs
Despite an increasing focus on how AI can be used to augment human jobs, the reality is still that many roles are at risk of automation
Pope Francis on AI: Does it Really Risk “Barbarism”?
At The Common Good in the Digital Age conference in September, Pope Francis warned that AI could, if unchecked by ethics, become “an enemy of the common good”
Are Brands at Risk of Losing the Human Touch?
Customer service has been fast to embrace AI, particularly with the advent of chatbots. But there’s a role for humans too
AI Events in November and Beyond
Stay up to date with the latest industry events around the world, with conferences and seminars across the US, Europe, Asia, Africa and Australia