Tech & Innovation

Artificial intelligence: Between myth and reality

Are machines likely to become smarter than humans? No, says Jean-Gabriel Ganascia: this is a myth inspired by science fiction. The computer scientist walks...

13 Health Tech Innovators Changing the World

Thirteen early career scientists from across the Asia-Pacific who are revolutionizing healthcare technology have been named finalists for the 2018 APEC Science Prize for...

3 reasons why small and medium-sized businesses should consider digital

In today's digital world, there's an app for that — whatever "that" may be. Devices like smartphones and tablets are becoming the dashboards of...

World’s Best Blockchain and Artificial Intelligence based Idea for the Financial Markets

Some saw Blockchain only in the form of a cryptocurrency and moreover Bitcoin. The purpose behind their understanding was “easy money”. Few won, many...

For the greater good? The loss of jobs in the digital era

The year is 2040. Drones buzz over neighbourhoods, delivering packages. Smart homes, with interconnected Wi-Fi devices, eliminate the need for housework. Driverless vehicles take...

How Artificial Intelligence Uses Social Media Data to Machine Humanity

In the process of artificial intelligence development, AI+ all big data seems to be able to increase efficiency and get a good result. As...

Autonomous Vehicles Will Clog City Centres unless Lawmakers Step Up

Autonomous vehicles (AVs) will increase, not decrease, traffic in already overcrowded downtown areas. That is one of the main findings of a joint World...

Drones for Humanity: Forum Initiative Aims Unlock Societal Benefits of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Drones can deliver medical supplies, make dangerous jobs safer and protect endangered species. However, regulations in many countries prevent drones from fulfilling their potential...

Meet the 2018 World Economic Forum Technology Pioneers

The World Economic Forum announced its annual list of Technology Pioneers today. Of the 61 early-stage companies recognized for their design, development and deployment...

Big Data and the new techniques of government political and strategic decision-making

Some considerations on Big Data. As is now well-known, it is a technology which mainly  deals with collecting, processing and selecting a huge quantity of...

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