AI can assist in parenthood but it cannot replace parents
From AI-based apps that can interpret a baby’s cry to bassinets that can soothe a grumpy baby, using technology to raise kids can be helpful. However, even the most exasperated parents know that...
View ArticleWorld leaders predict 4-day work week owing to technology
We always dream about a three-day weekend, but it’s time to expect it, say Bank of England’s chief economist, Andy Haldane, and Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev. Both of these renown leaders have...
View ArticleFacial recognition is the new polygraph test for insurers
Insurance companies in Asia are beginning to use facial recognition to record client interviews, so they can spot when customers are lying. Beyond the obvious positive consequence of a reduction in...
View ArticleAlexa and Google Assistant are not the future for business chatbots
Chatbots are already ubiquitous, at least in the home and on the phone: a recent report shows that between a quarter and a third of Americans already own a smart speaker with a voice assistant, making...
View ArticleThe race for 6G mobile technology is already on
With the task of rolling out 5G technology just getting started, work is already beginning on a 6G standard. What would 6G technology involve, who’s working on it, and what are we likely to see from...
View ArticleSpeaking the future into existence: why voice is the next big thing in tech
While many in the industry might argue that the “next big thing” in tech is blockchain, AI replacing human workers, or augmented reality, there’s one crucial technology that’s being underestimated: the...
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‘Universal Basic Income is the best way to distribute an equity stake in...
New York’s first queer, black congressional candidate, James Felton Keith, tells The Sociable that a Universal Basic Income is the best way to distribute an equity stake in productivity — thus creating...
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‘He wants to be a bot maker when he grows up’
Parenting blogger Becky Beach and her 3-year old son are part of a meetup group for battle bots in Dallas, Texas, and now her son wants to be a bot maker when he grows up. Many schools and parents are...
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Facebook the accidental philanthropist with Libra?
Surprised to see ‘philantropist’ and ‘Facebook’ in the same sentence? I’m as surprised as anyone, yet I came to write it, and I’ll tell you why. The public perception of Facebook has been such...
View ArticleArtificial Intelligence in insurance: challenges and opportunities
With extreme efficiency and in an unprecedentedly short time scope, artificial intelligence (AI) is moving insurance towards the ultimate customer goal – convenience. Getting a personalized insurance...
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Business France to open applications for its Impact USA accelerator
Business France, a French Government agency promoting businesses from France to the international community, is opening its applications for its accelerator Impact USA. Applications close on July 15th....
View ArticleHow DeFi startups are providing an alternative to traditional lending
The continuing emergence of decentralized finance (DeFi) means that by the time your next car loan quest comes round, a bank may not be your only port of call. Here, we delve into four ways DeFi...
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AI technology starts to eat into society’s food waste
With 1.3 billion tons of food wasted in our society each year, we look at a number of emerging approaches that are harnessing the power of AI technology to tackle this issue. Research published by...
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UN enlists blockchain in Afghanistan for transparency in rebuilding process
As part of its “City for All” program the UN is looking to blockchain technology in Afghanistan for secure and transparent land records management as part of a larger rebuilding process. The United...
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WSU prof warns 5G ‘will utterly destroy us’ as Ericsson predicts 45% adoption...
As Ericsson predicts 45% 5G adoption worldwide over the next five years, a WSU professor tells The Sociable, “We will be completely and utterly destroyed,” by 5G. 5G technology is being hailed and...
View ArticleAI will help submarine crews better understand what adversaries are doing...
Artificial Intelligence will help submarine crews to better understand what their adversaries are doing underwater by combining and analyzing multiple data sets, including sonar. Can machine learning...
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DARPA looks to avoid a digital Greek tragedy with IDAS program
DARPA is looking to avoid a digital version of the Greek tragedy of Idas with the launch of the IDAS program, which aims to make developers explain their rationale and show their intent. “Idas was...
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Scent-ient machines are making sense of smell and taste
Machines that smell and taste are making their way into the commercial realm after government research and are set to impact a number of industries through digitization. How is this technology shaping...
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As big tech and govts differ over hate speech, should AI neutralize it?
As big tech platforms and governments have their own policies on hate speech, should society task AI with neutralizing it in the digital realm? One of the big questions that arises in the hate speech...
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Alexa will hear you now: voice assistants will ’empower nurses, physicians,...
The UK’s National Health Service (NHS) aims to reduce demand on the British health service via health advice provided by the Amazon voice assistant, Alexa. What are the societal implications of this...
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