Coles and Woolworths are moving to robot warehouses and on-demand labour as home deliveries soar
WoolworthsAs lockdowns continue across Australia, many households are doing something they may not have considered just 18 months ago: ordering...
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How COVID-19 changed the way we shop – and what to expect in 2022 and beyond
ShutterstockCOVID-19 has dramatically changed how businesses and consumers behave. We’ve seen panic buying, the rise of the “homebody economy” and...
Humans v AI: here’s who’s better at making money in financial markets
AI is all about analysing huge amounts of data so why isn't it used more in trading? Fit Ztudio/ShutterstockArtificial intelligence...
Artificial intelligence can discriminate on the basis of race and gender, and also age
Older adults are increasingly using technologies in their everyday lives, but the needs of this population are often ignored in...
Why Google wants to think more like you and less like a machine
All those neurones: if only a machine could really think like a human. MriMan/shutterstockWhat does this mean: wht has Don...
Jacinda Ardern calls for ‘ethical algorithms’ to combat online extremism. What this means
New Zealand’s prime minister Jacinda Ardern has called for “ethical algorithms” to help stop online radicalisation. She made her call...
There is, in fact, a ‘wrong’ way to use Google. Here are 5 tips to set you on the right path
ShutterstockI was recently reading comments on a post related to COVID-19, and saw a reply I would classify as misinformation,...
Music recommendation algorithms are unfair to female artists, but we can change that
Algorithms help lots of people discover new music. Shutterstock/WAYHOME studioThese days, more and more people listen to music on streaming...
Artificial intelligence carries a huge upside. But potential harms need to be managed
The increasing use of artificial intelligence and machine learning in public decision making is raising critical issues around fairness and...
How South Africa can prepare for a data-driven education system
As technology - and the data that drives it - becomes more integral in education, policies will need to shift....
