Analysis: Big Tech’s Mission to Replace the Banks Will End in Tears
by James Meadway
As long as profit is allowed to drive developments in fintech, the risks of catastrophic overreach remains, writes James Meadway.
Tag: artificial intelligence
Report: AI Border Guards are Being Tested at the Edge of Fortress Europe, Away From Public Scrutiny
by Robbie Warin
Funded by the EU to the tune of €4.5 million, months of trials ending this summer using AI lie-detecting technology are being kept away from public scrutiny.
Are You Gonna Go Huawei? 5G and the Rise of AI Nationalism
by James Meadway
The recent row over the future of 5G in Britain has shone a spotlight on Huawei, and it's no coincidence questions concerning technology are underpinning the US-China trade dispute. James Meadway explains what debates over 5G and artificial intelligence ought to tell us about the state of global capitalism.
The Chilling Future of Artificial Intelligence in the Workplace
by RJ Quinn
Increasing use of artificial intelligence in the workplace is forcing people to police themselves more than ever, argues RJ Quinn.
Choice: Break up Facebook – or Take It Into Public Ownership? I Am Not Kidding
by Paul Mason
The emerging scandal over Facebook's role in the manipulation of user data raises questions over the future of tech giants that hold massive amounts of our information. So how do we solve a problem like Facebook?