Tag «Society»

Artificial intelligence to have positive economic effects for industries and society: The Economist – Microsoft Study

The Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) has published the results of a Microsoft-sponsored study entitled, “Intelligent Economies: AI’s Transformation of Industries and Society.” The study draws on a survey of more than 400 senior executives working in various industries, including financial services, healthcare and life sciences, manufacturing, retail and the public sector. The survey was conducted in eight …

$100 Trillion by 2025: the Digital Dividend for Society and Business

The combined value – to society and industry – of digital transformation across industries could be greater than $100 trillion over the next 10 years “Combinatorial” effects of digital technologies – mobile, cloud, artificial intelligence, sensors and analytics among others – are accelerating progress exponentially, but the full potential will not be achieved without collaboration …

Attention Journalists: India Journalism Programme and Chevening Master’s Programme

The Chevening India Journalism Programme is a Fellowship programme aimed at high-flying, mid-career journalists from India and Bhutan. Fellows will undertake a specifically designed programme called Good Governance in a Changing World: Media, Politics and Society at the University of Westminster which offers an intensive learning experience that will sharpen thinking and leadership skills. Course …