Why We Fear Face Recognition Technology
In April, as part of a series on technology and privacy, The New York Timesran a shocking experiment: With just a few days of effort and $60 […]
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There are lessons to be learned to ensure technology is a force for good for Africa’s farmers ǀ View
From delivery drones to self-driving cars and chatbots, technology may be rapidly transforming the way the world shops, works and interacts. But in Africa, digitalisation […]
India’s technology policy must shut out surveillance capitalism, revive democratic institutions
In her study of information capitalism in the US, management scholar Shoshana Zuboff recounts America’s transition from the industrial system to one that has turned the […]
How technology is changing Australian mining jobs
Technology is set to revolutionise the Australian mining sector. A new report commissioned by the Minerals Council of Australia (MCA) has found that over the […]
Teachers to be taught how to spot signs of mental health issues
Theresa May wants to overhaul society’s approach to mental illness. Credit: NSPCC/PA New teachers will receive training on how to spot the signs of mental health […]
Xiaomi Supplier Holitech Technology Opens First Plant in India
Xiaomi supplier Holitech Technology on Saturday said it has inaugurated its first component manufacturing plant in Greater Noida and will invest nearly $200 million (roughly […]
Four Habits Of Highly Effective Digital Enterprises (None Of Them Involve Technology, Directly)
Yes, going digital pays off. But it takes time. It’s not an overnight miracle that occurs as new technologies and processes are built into the […]
Border Patrol Hack Shows How New Technology Makes Law Enforcement a Target
U.S. Customs and Border Protection collects a trove of data about travelers including photos, fingerprints, and details about social media accounts. Officials argue that the information […]
The Quest For Inclusive & Ethical Technology
Most of us think of technology as a neutral force. Objects or processes are designed and implemented to solve problems and there are no biases, […]
China mulls technology security system to counter US pressure on its high-tech firms
The initiative is expected to protect its high-tech firms and would provide the legal basis for technology exports management China has announced plans to set […]