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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Sustainable Business 2021
What are the pros and cons of Bill Gates’ green premiums? Our Sustainable Business report examines how collaboration is saving communities, the increasing interest in B Corp status, embracing sustainability reporting, and more
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Business Transformation 2021
Does your business need a chief transformation officer? Our Business Transformation report explores the factors companies should consider when hiring a transformation officer, the psychosocial risk of transforming, reputational risk, and more
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Future of Insurance 2021
Is standardisation the key to building customer loyalty in insurance? Our Future of Insurance report looks at topics from combating fraudsters to the rise of instant insurance, it examines how blockchain improve insurance and how travel insurance is focused to bounce back
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The Future CIO 2021
Are the CIO and CHRO the new power couple? Our Future CIO report explores how crucial the CIO has been over the last year, roles of humans in automation, ‘clean rooms’ for businesses, and more