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 Work 2020
Our Future of Work special report, published in The Times, looks at tackling age discrimination, shared offices in city centres, closing the blue and white-collar divide, employee monitoring, and more. The featured infographic explores if people are still happy with working from home, or if employees are craving to return to a more traditional office setting.
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Public Sector Technology 2020
Our Public Sector Technology special report, published in The Times, explores what Test and Trace can teach us, the implications of the first digital census, how open data could build trust and reform procurement, and much more. The featured infographic looks at how automation could revolutionise public sector organisations in the years to come.
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Future of Retail 2020
Our Future of Retail special report, published in The Times, examines how retail is expected to continue post-coronavirus, what brands need to know about social commerce, the new retail calendar, and so much more. The featured infographic looks at how coronavirus has impacted holiday season shopping and whether shoppers will cut-back and save or indulge more than previous years.
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Business Restructuring 2020
Our Business Restructuring special report, published in The Times, explores how to avoid short-term cuts and long-term losses, new ways retail brands are thriving, the pivot of sales teams during a pandemic, and more. The featured infographic looks at the near-term outlook for chief financial officers and what measures they are taking to shore up corporate finances