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“When You Talk to People About Fairness, the Conversation Immediately Becomes Political”
Michael Kearns and Aaron Roth
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“When You Talk to People About Fairness, the Conversation Immediately Becomes Political”

Computer scientists Michael Kearns and Aaron Roth research how computer programs can affect our lives. Even when written without malice, algorithms have the potential to treat people unfairly or violate their privacy. How do you get algorithms to be decent?

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"Many people are underestimating the pace and scope of change and aren’t thinking correctly about how it will appear this time." (Richard Baldwin; Photo by Tmi Kimmo Räisänen)
Richard Baldwin by Tmi Kimmo Räisänen
“Almost everyone’s job will be changed by this.”

Economist and bestselling author Richard Baldwin believes that many business leaders and politicians continue to grossly underestimate the impact of digital change. Here, he explains how to position yourself correctly in competition with “Globots.”

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Digital Transformation

You’ve used the same traditional and established workflows your entire career. They’re trustworthy and have proven useful to your company. So, why should you change anything now? Digital transformation isn’t just about the technology itself; it’s also about how technology can offer better solutions to traditional problems, enable creativity and innovation, and keep you competitive in an increasingly digital world.

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All About AI

All About AI – Part I: What is AI, Anyway?
All About AI
All About AI – Part I: What is AI, Anyway?

There’s a lot of talk about artificial intelligence these days, but what is AI exactly? Does a spellchecker qualify as AI? What about your voice assistant? Or the chess computer that can easily beat any human player?

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The Road to 5G Networks

The fifth generation of wireless networks (5G) will be both evolutionary and revolutionary.

OECD
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Brian Solis

The Six Stages of Digital Transformation Maturity

Digital transformation takes a predictable path to maturity. What level has your company reached so far?

Prophet
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Gerald C. Kane, Anh Nguyen Phillips, Jonathan R. Copulsky and Garth R. Andrus

The Technology Fallacy

Technology alone doesn’t drive digitalization. A firm’s talent, culture, adaptability and leadership matter most.

MIT Press
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Michael Kearns and Aaron Roth

The Ethical Algorithm

Can humans program computers to behave ethically? In some cases, yes.

Oxford University Press (USA)
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Thomas M. Siebel

Digital Transformation

You can harness big data, the cloud, the Internet of Things and AI to digitally transform your firm.

Rosetta Books
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Lawrence D. Burns

Autonomy

The next time you call an Uber or Lyft car, you might be surprised to find that there’s no driver.

William Collins
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VUCA

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“Access to Much Greater Intelligence Will Be a Step-Change in Our Civilization”
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“Access to Much Greater Intelligence Will Be a Step-Change in Our Civilization”

Leading computer scientist Stuart Russell on the major breakthroughs towards the first human-level AI, its foreseeable economic and social effects – and the risks of massive pullbacks on the way.

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All About AI – Part I: What is AI, Anyway?
All About AI – Part I: What is AI, Anyway?

There’s a lot of talk about artificial intelligence these days, but what is AI exactly? Does a spellchecker qualify as AI? What about your voice assistant? Or the chess computer that can easily beat any…

March, 9 2020 by Hendrik Dietrich

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David Carmona

The AI Organization

The AI revolution will redefine your organization.

O’Reilly Media
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Thomas H. Davenport

The AI Advantage

Every organization needs a “cognitive strategy” to implement and manage artificial intelligence.

MIT Press
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Max Tegmark

Life 3.0

Biological and cultural change have brought people to the brink of “Life 3.0”: technological evolution.

Knopf Publishing Group
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Andrew Burgess

The Executive Guide to Artificial Intelligence

Artificial intelligence isn’t a pipe dream. You can use it right now.

Palgrave Macmillan
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David Kiron and Michael Schrage

Strategy For and With AI

Artificial intelligence can help you set, rather than just measure, your key performance indicators.

MIT Sloan Management Review
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Yuval Noah Harari

Will the Future Be Human?

The few people and corporations that own the world’s data will shape the future of life.

World Economic Forum
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Jerry Kaplan

Humans Need Not Apply

This intriguing analysis of the artificial intelligence revolution gives cause for caution.

Yale University Press
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Robert D. Atkinson

How to Reform Worker-Training and Adjustment Policies for an Era of Technological Change

Policymakers shouldn’t let unfounded fears rob America of the benefits of technological innovation.

Information Technology & Innovation Foundation
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David Autor, David A. Mindell and Elisabeth B. Reynolds

The Work of the Future

What do AI and the rise of robots mean for workers?

MIT Task Force
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Mark Muro

What Jobs Are Affected by AI?

New research suggests unexpected effects of artificial intelligence on the labor market.

Brookings Institution
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“What Should I Study to Be Successful in the Future?”

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Michael B. Horn

Education, Disrupted

Employers are increasingly making workers’ education their own business.

MIT Sloan Management Review
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Clayton M. Christensen, Curtis W. Johnson and Michael B. Horn

Disrupting Class

To change public education, society must completely redefine it. Are you ready for disruptive innovation at school?

McGraw-Hill Education
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The Economist

Learning and Earning

Amid constant technological change, workers’ education will become everyone’s responsibility.

The Economist
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Kelly Palmer and David Blake

The Expertise Economy

Take a visionary look at what workplace learning can and should do, where it is, and where it’s going.

Nicholas Brealey Publishing
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According to the US Department of Labor, 65% of today’s students will work in jobs that don’t yet exist. What are those jobs going to look like? Will robots do your job or will algorithms assist you? What kind of new workers will society need in the future – and are you ready?

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Your organization's atmosphere, culture and communication affect its success. They shape engagement, productivity, drive and collaboration. Today’s high fliers – Google is the most famous example – build their image on these factors. How can you make your culture good – and how good can you make it?

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Innovation is arguably the most crucial and, at the same time, the most elusive skill to master for any business. Systematically developing novel products, services and processes to stay ahead of the competition requires concerted action on virtually all levels of your organization. Join the vanguard!

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