TECH


AI Versus Human

MIT Claims Human Labour Is Cheaper Than AI

By Adeyemi Adepetun Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) has revealed that it is still cheaper to use humans for certain jobs than artificial intelligence (AI).In a study addressing fears about AI replacing humans in various…


Pioneering Wind-powered Cargo Ship Sets Sail

Pioneering Wind-powered Cargo Ship Sets Sail

BBC – Tom Singleton A cargo ship fitted with giant, rigid British-designed sails has set out on its maiden voyage. Shipping firm Cargill, which has chartered the vessel, hopes the technology will help the industry…


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Emails, Slack, Zoom: Is Your Team Too Connected?

Avoid collaboration’s dark side: Try meeting-free days and other strategies. By Jaclyn Margolis Ph.D. We can trace the idea of “two heads being better than one” back to an unlikely source – an ox at…




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Why Do Algorithms Make Mistakes?

By Tony Evans Ph.D. Algorithms based on Big Data are only as smart as the humans who make them. Two years ago, the real-estate company Zillow began a program to buy and sell homes. The…




Jeff Bezos

The 8 Most Important Acquisitions of 2020

From fintech to social gifs, these significant mergers and acquisitions will help shape the future of technology, finance, and even how you order lunch. By Christine Lagorio-Chafkin, Senior Writer, Inc. It’s been a head-scratchingly prolific…