Synthetic data may not be AI’s privacy silver bullet
Synthetic datasets are increasingly being used to train AI models. These promise greater privacy and less bias, but are not without their drawbacks.
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MEPs are preparing to debate Europe’s AI Act. These are the most contentious issues.
The EU’s AI Act will be fiercely debated in the coming months. Tech Monitor assesses the key concerns among businesses, MEPs and human rights groups.
The UK’s National AI Strategy shores up its strengths – but who will benefit?
A new National AI Strategy will help co-ordinate the UK's considerable AI capabilities but Big Tech might draw the greatest benefit, critics warn.
AI is mostly governed by ‘soft law’. But that is set to change
Instead of hard law, AI is governed by a patchwork of guidelines and ethics programmes. Could these help inform upcoming legislation?
AI facial estimation trials ‘won’t solve the problem of underage drinking’
A trial will evaluate the use of AI technology to stop underage people buying alcohol. But it may exacerbate the problem it seeks to solve.
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AI recruitment software excluding millions of qualified workers
Automated application processes are increasingly common, but are discriminating against a large group of potential employees, new research finds.
How Ikea is improving CX with AI-powered product recommendations
A new hybrid model, using historic data and predictive algorithms, has helped Ikea deliver better product recommendations and boost its bottom line.
Can AI aid policymaking?
AI can aid with every stage of the policymaking process but ensuring it is used ethically is more important than ever.
Investments point to Zoom’s AI-powered vision for hybrid work
The company is aiming to create an AI-powered collaboration platform for enterprise customers as revenue growth stalls.
AI, algorithm or automation? How the language of AI changes how it is perceived
Terms for 'artificial intelligence' are used interchangeably, but a new study shows that the choice of words affects how systems are perceived and, perhaps, adopted.
Is intelligent automation a panacea or Pandora’s Box?
Injecting AI into process automation could help it handle more complex processes and even make decisions. But will 'intelligent automation' solve the issues created by RPA or amplify them?
Could intelligent automation solve the NHS’s bureaucracy burden?
A recent framework tender aims to help NHS Trusts purchase robotic process automation and AI . Could these technologies relieve frontline staff of their dreaded admin?
Can AI improve international sanctions?
Financial institutions and other businesses are increasingly relying on machine learning to help them identify sanctions violators. But how effective is it?
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