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OECD confirms incoming conference on future blockchain

OECD confirms incoming conference on future blockchain

On August 29, The Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) published the schedule of an international conference on blockchain technology the following month. "Blockchain has the potential to transform how a wide range of industries function....

Announcing AIWS Standards and Practice Committee newest members

Announcing AIWS Standards and Practice Committee newest members

The AIWS Standards and Practice Committee welcomes the two newest members: Professor Jason Furman and President Marc Rotenberg. The Committee is responsible for: Updating and collecting information on threats and potential harm posed by AI. Connecting companies,...

Innovated machines need your assistance

Innovated machines need your assistance

On July 8th, 2018 Em Tech by MIT Technology invited Manuela Maria Veloso to discuss the capabilities of AI systems nowadays and to make predictions regarding the future of AI. Manuela Maria Veloso is the Head of the Machine Learning Department at Carnegie Mellon...

The reason behind the increase in many bank tellers’ wages this year

The reason behind the increase in many bank tellers’ wages this year

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projected that banks will eliminate more than 40,000 jobs in 10 years, through 2026.  Yet, banks also raising the minimum wage to $15 an hour. As the technology develops, bank tellers are increasing expected to lose their jobs to...

Elon Musk is going to take Tesla private?

Elon Musk is going to take Tesla private?

Elon Musk, the chairman and chief executive of the electric-car maker Tesla, tweeted his intention to take his company private at $420 a share. The message has drawn the attention of Tesla’s stakeholders. His tweet started a chain reaction with the involvement of...