Issue 01/2019

ethics and AI
Digital world

Bringing the ethics into innovation

15 January 2019 by Zoë Smart
At this time of the year many eyes are turned towards the new technologies coming out of big trade shows, such as the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas and the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. And while new...
IoT technology for smart farming
Digital world

Standards for key information technologies

15 January 2019 by Antoinette Price
The Internet of Things (IoT), increased connectivity and advances in artificial intelligence (AI) technologies, such as algorithms and machine learning are enabling industries to streamline processes, improve efficiency...
self-driving vehicles on road
Tech & innovation

Robot cars

15 January 2019 by Catherine Bischofberger
Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming cars into friendly robots. The Las Vegas tech fest, which took place in January, offered tantalizing glimpses into the future for automotive vehicles.
Automation controls manufacturing processes
Digital world

Who needs AI

15 January 2019 by Mike Mullane
Ignore the recent media reports about the failings of AI devices, from disappointing gadgets on show at the CES to malfunctioning hotel bots. Some of the stories are very funny, but all they tell us is that the...