The Work In Progress Report

Technology management expert Matt Beane explores the pitfalls of artificial intelligence

A college degree isn’t enough anymore.

Rather than devaluing their skills, the technology of today— and the technology that is yet to come — will help people to be better at their jobs.

Communications between man and machine rely on context, communications, artificial Intelligence, communications, machine learning, automation.

Future of Work - An infographic and strategy framework by futurist and keynote speaker Ross Dawson

Here's how RK Logistics Group is streamlining processes and improving productivity by using Fetch Robotics' highly collaborative warehouse robots that work with humans.

"WE ARE UNPREPARED FOR THE RISE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI) IN THE WORKPLACE. THAT IS ACCORDING TO A POLL OF OVER 2,000 SENIOR HR PROFESSIONALS CARRIED OUT BY ALEXANDER MANN SOLUTIONS."

The project on machine learning aims to stimulate a debate, to increase awareness and demonstrate the potential of machine learning and highlight the opportunities and challenges it presents.

Over the past several months service providers (baring a few) have rushed to market with a wide range of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

This future — in which agile and AI “workers” can be deployed (and redeployed) to meet specific goals — isn’t as far off as it seems.

When was the last time you spent hours deep in conversation with someone, one-on-one? Was it over the phone, in a coffee shop or at dinner? How many of these quality conversations have you had rece…

Emerging technology such as robotics, AI, 3D-printed implants, and cloud computing, is radically transforming the medical profession. But how and to what extent? MARGINALIA spoke with Industry Analyst at Frost & Sullivan, Arjunvasan Ambigapathy, who has undertaken some critical analysis on the future of healthcare.

News and updates from Innovate UK

TRANSFORMATION SCHRANSFORMATION!! Haven’t got your corporate self-disruption going yet? Why not? Digital Transformation is not an option. It is a NECESSITY for corporate survival. Every industry is included and EVERY company. What progress have your competitors made? This can help you determine just how urgent your situation is. 

DISRUPTION DAY. As insightful cultural anthropologist Grant McCracken nicely put it ‘‘There’s a disruption out there with your name on it!’ Acknowledging and advancing the business based on future technology realities is CRITICAL for survival on multiple levels. 

Consider accounting and law firms for example where artificial intelligence, machine learning, and automation are affecting:

(A) Revenue Streams: Auditing revenues are being disrupted as drones become able to check inventory and machine learning can analyze patterns in data (ongoing vs snapshot) for inconsistencies and anomalies. Where could technology create new revenue opportunities AND how/when will audit staff be reallocated where human judgment is valuable?

(B) Entry/Lower level jobs: These have historically been valuable training grounds. As technology automates away many of the most tedious and repetitive data input tasks, there may be fewer lower level positions with different responsibilities and learning potential. What are the essential experience/skills for younger cohorts before they can advance/be promoted and how will they attain these?

PROCRASTINATION PROBLEM. Not addressing technology changes doesn’t alter their effect. It doesn’t reduce the need to carve out essential time to strategize new revenue possibilities and ways for younger employees to gain relevant experience. However, it DOES change the potential to hire good talent.

If candidates are tech-savvy (especially Millennials) and or looking closely at the tech impact on industries, they will be aware of the challenges for laggard companies and the likely limited prospects for themselves in the most at-risk positions.

If your company could benefit from deep knowledge about workforce and workplace changes so you can futureproof your business, email sophie.wade@flexcelnetwork.com 

Australia’s largest bank Commonwealth Bank has just released a very interesting white paper "Welcome to the machine-to-machine economy"