Should robots be expected to make ethical decisions?
As robots are increasingly playing a part in society, we need to consider whether and how machines can learn morality
Robotics & Automation 2019
As robots are increasingly being integrated into society, what changes need to be made in our current system to adapt to this new world? The Robotics & Automation special report, published in The Times, covers the growing ethical and economic questions surrounding an automated future. It examines if robots should be expected to make ethical decisions, why automation isn’t an automatic success, and how the future of medicine will be almost unrecognisable. Also featured in an infographic charting how companies will shape the wider business landscape through the preparation of their workforces.
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Do we need a robot tax?
Whether failure to tax robots indirectly subsidises automation remains contentious, but it is an issue that must be dealt with – sooner rather than later
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A day in the life of a programmer
They occupy a role that barely existed half a century ago and possess some of the most in-demand skills in businesses today. But how will programmers' roles change as automation takes hold?
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C-suite buy-in: automation isn’t an automatic success
C-suites agree that Robotic Process Automation (RPA) is the future for businesses, but implementing it is rarely straightforward
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Overcoming automation’s scalability issue
Robotic process automation (RPA) is growing quickly as a foundational tool in an organisation’s automation journey, but many are struggling to scale their efforts both wide and deep
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Process automation: It’s about time
Emerging automation technologies that promise to both simplify and streamline work processes are increasingly becoming a reality for businesses in virtually all industries
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Embracing the power of industrial automation
From Uber to Airbnb, countless young companies have adopted innovative technologies to radically transform how businesses operate. But until recently, industry-wide disruption in the manufacturing sector had yet to materialise
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Future of Data 2021
They say that data is the “new oil” but companies are going to have to make sure they are drilling for it responsibly, or risk damaging repercussions. Our Future of Data report explores the opportunity for the UK to craft its own data strategy post Brexit, the importance of trust and transparency, the power of decision intelligence and whether companies really need a chief data officer
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Customer Experience & Loyalty 2021
From shopping and leisure to workplace interaction and life admin, daily activities are becoming increasingly digitised. Businesses must understand the behaviour and preferences of their customers, as well as the strategies available for developing deeper engagement in order to ultimately build customer loyalty.
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Future of Infrastructure 2021
Public spending on infrastructure is on the rise as governments strive to rebuild economies after Covid-19, but the pressure is growing to invest only in the greenest of projects. Our Future of Infrastructure report explores how infrastructure is under threat from climate risks and cyberthreats, the high cost of going low carbon and the UK’s e-mobility conundrum
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Future CIO 2021
The CIO is becoming an increasingly important member of the boardroom as digital transformation and the pandemic raise the technology stakes for business. So how is the role adapting and how are companies nurturing the next-generation of IT leaders?