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Schneider Electric makes World's Most Ethical Companies list for 7th year
DataCentre infrastructure

Schneider Electric makes World's Most Ethical Companies list for 7th year

Schneider Electric named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the seventh year in a row by the Ethisphere Institute.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Thu, 16th Mar 2017

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Major security, privacy and ethical blindspots in AI development
AI Security

Major security, privacy and ethical blindspots in AI development

Security, privacy and ethics are low-priority issues for developers when modelling their machine learning solutions.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 18th Oct 2019
Where do ethics lie in regard to AI implementation?
Artificial Intelligence

Where do ethics lie in regard to AI implementation?

Australian organisations must consider ethical concerns around data management to effectively harness AI, says study.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Wed, 2nd Oct 2019
Do ANZ companies care about AI ethics as much as they should?
Unified Communications

Do ANZ companies care about AI ethics as much as they should?

A new study by Genesys reveals that while 80% of ANZ employers plan to integrate AI, over half lack written policies on its ethical use, raising concerns.

By Catherine Knowles • 5 min read • Tue, 10th Sep 2019
Responsible AI starts with responsible leaders - PwC
Artificial Intelligence

Responsible AI starts with responsible leaders - PwC

PwC claims AI could add USD $15.7 trillion to the economy, but only with ethical leadership and stringent governance, bias checks, and accountability.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Fri, 5th Jul 2019
Three imperatives for the modern workplace in 2019
Human Capital Management

Three imperatives for the modern workplace in 2019

Global IT services company Avanade has released what it sees as the three most important technology focus areas for workplaces in the coming year.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Dec 2018
Gartner's top 10 tech trends for 2019
Unified Communications

Gartner's top 10 tech trends for 2019

Gartner has released a list of what it sees as the most important strategic tech trends to be aware of in the quickly upcoming year.

By Ben Moore • 6 min read • Tue, 16th Oct 2018
AI is at 'an ethical crossroad' and we need better guidelines, says report
Artificial Intelligence

AI is at 'an ethical crossroad' and we need better guidelines, says report

The growing power of artificial intelligence is being hailed A the fourth industrial revolution, but how are ethics being used in the real world?.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 30th Jul 2018
Biometric Mirror: The AI that can detect attractiveness and personality from your photo
Surveillance

Biometric Mirror: The AI that can detect attractiveness and personality from your photo

The AI displays 14 different characteristics including gender, age, ethnicity, attractiveness – and even weirdness and emotional stability.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Fri, 27th Jul 2018
Is there room for ethics in the 'Wild West' of AI?
Artificial Intelligence

Is there room for ethics in the 'Wild West' of AI?

What are the ethical responsibilities for those developing and implementing AI? An expert panel at SUNZ discuss.

By Ben Moore • 4 min read • Wed, 13th Jun 2018
Ministry of Social Development: Is it right to use data just because there's access to it?
Data Analytics

Ministry of Social Development: Is it right to use data just because there's access to it?

New framework introduced by Minister for Social Development in New Zealand to ensure privacy and human rights are considered in government initiatives.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Thu, 10th May 2018
The ethics of AI: Microsoft exec stresses the importance of accountability
Artificial Intelligence

The ethics of AI: Microsoft exec stresses the importance of accountability

A Microsoft executive emphasises that ethical AI, focusing on transparency, accountability, privacy, and bias, is crucial for the technology's future success.

By Julia Gabel • 3 min read • Wed, 21st Mar 2018
What's the business case for digital ethics?
Digital Transformation

What's the business case for digital ethics?

Digital leaders like YouTube, Facebook, Uber, AirBnB, and Google are pushing ethical boundaries to make money.

By Frank Buytendijk • 4 min read • Tue, 6th Sep 2016
The perimeter is everywhere - so where is your data really?
Malware

The perimeter is everywhere - so where is your data really?

In an era of ubiquitous data migration, safeguarding your data's whereabouts is crucial yet increasingly complex, says ESET researcher Cameron Camp.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 2nd May 2016
Avnet named as a 2016 World's Most Ethical Company
Ethics

Avnet named as a 2016 World's Most Ethical Company

Avnet has been named a 2016 World's Most Ethical Company - picking up the recognition for the third year in a row.

By Heather Wright • 1 min read • Mon, 14th Mar 2016

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Drones in disaster zones could prove a lifesaver
Robotics

Drones in disaster zones could prove a lifesaver

The technology could help rescuers triage casualties remotely, after UniSA scientists showed drones can read heart and breathing rates from three metres away.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 9th Oct 2017
Xerox recognized as one of the world's most ethical companies
Fuji Xerox

Xerox recognized as one of the world's most ethical companies

Xerox lauded for its unwavering ethical standards, marking its 11th year as a beacon of corporate integrity by Ethisphere.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Mon, 27th Mar 2017