Defining fairness: How IBM is tackling AI governance
Governance is a key issue in developing AI, and IBM hopes to change the face of the industry......»»
Marine alternatives for petrochemicals in everyday items
An international team of scientists, coordinated by Professor Stephen Euston at Heriot-Watt University, has been tackling sustainability issues in everyday items like foods, pharmaceuticals, and beauty products. They have been using natural ingredien.....»»
VAGO, Re-defining Storage with the Smallest Vacuum Compressor in the World
VAGO vacuum compressor redefines your traveling!” — Leon Chao, CEO of GOLDEEP TAIPEI, TAIWAN, May 3, 2021 /EINPresswire.com/ — GOLDEEP Ltd., an innovative design company specializing in cutting-edge consumer electronics will be showcasing i.....»»
The FSF Clarifies Richard Stallman"s Role
Long-time Slashdot reader destinyland writes: This week the Free Software Foundation posted some new answers to frequently-asked questions "as the FSF board sets about the work of strengthening the Foundation's governance structure." The FAQ notes t.....»»
Sorbet raises $6M seed led by Viola Ventures to tackle the thorny financials of paid time off
A U.S./Israeli startup, Sorbet — which is tackling what companies do with the financial risks as employees accrue paid time off (PTO) — has raised $6 million in a seed funding round led by Viola Ventures, with participation by Global Founders Cap.....»»
Geoscientists call for action on tackling racial inequality in field
An article published in the journal Nature Geoscience has highlighted the shocking under-representation of students from ethnic minority backgrounds in the Geosciences......»»
Fund managers can leverage ESG-related data to generate insights
Environmental, social and corporate governance data is everywhere. Learning how to understand it promises big payoffs. Georges Archibald Contributor Georges Archibald is head of Americas at the Apex Group......»»
Supervisors focused on others" needs get "benefit of the doubt" from employees
Like beauty, fairness is in the eye of the beholder......»»
Crusoe Energy is tackling energy use for cryptocurrencies and data centers and greenhouse gas emissions
The two founders of Crusoe Energy think they may have a solution to two of the largest problems facing the planet today — the increasing energy footprint of the tech industry and the greenhouse gas emissions associated with the natural gas indu.....»»
COVID-19 vaccinations declining even though all US adults are eligible
With 50% of adults vaccinated, health officials begin tackling vaccine skeptics. Enlarge / Nurses wait at empty tables for more patients to arrive to receive a dose of the Moderna Covid-19 vaccine at a pop-up vaccination site in Gardena, Califor.....»»
US COVID vaccinations fall nearly 11% in a week as demand wanes
With 50% of adults vaccinated, health officials begin tackling vaccine skeptics. Enlarge / Nurses wait at empty tables for more patients to arrive to receive a dose of the Moderna Covid-19 vaccine at a pop-up vaccination site in Gardena, Califor.....»»
Hive raises $85M for AI-based APIs to help moderate content, identify objects and more
As content moderation continues to be a critical aspect of how social media platforms work — one that they may be pressured to get right, or at least do better in tackling — a startup that has built a set of data and image models to help.....»»
Fitbit’s latest is a $149 ‘luxury’ fitness tracker
It’s been a strange few years for Fitbit. After defining the fitness tracking space, the company was a bit late to the smartwatch trend, but was still able to ride that wave to a rebound. But while watches have received most of the press the now Go.....»»
Whitest-Ever Paint Could Help Cool Heating Earth, Study Shows
AmiMoJo shares a report from The Guardian: The whitest-ever paint has been produced by academic researchers, with the aim of boosting the cooling of buildings and tackling the climate crisis. The new paint reflects 98% of sunlight as well as radiatin.....»»
Defining the Customer Experience with a Customer Data Platform
Customer data platforms are increasingly becoming important tools for marketers to effectively engage customers. Here is what you need to know about this emerging data management tool. .....»»
Networking 101: What is Data Governance?
Data governance has become an integral part of effective data management. Here is what you should know about data governance right now......»»
Setting up a management board for success with Dave Easton
Generation Investment Management partner Dave Easton talks about how to build a board as a founder, and specifically how to build a board you can live with. Viewed from the outside, board selection and corporate governance can seem like a b.....»»
Okta expands into privileged access management and identity governance reporting
Okta today announced it was expanding its platform into a couple of new areas. Up to this point, the company has been known for its identity access management product, giving companies the ability to sign onto multiple cloud products with a single si.....»»
Joomla Changes Workflows, Drupal Needs Feedback & More Open Source News
Joomla released a new publishing workflow to curb compliance and governance issues, Drupal wants feedback for it's new starterkit, and more open source news. Continue reading........»»
Startups must curb bureaucracy to ensure agile data governance
Being excessively cautious can prevent organizations from realizing the benefits of data-driven collaboration. Play offense, not defense. Jon Loyens Contributor Share on Twitter.....»»
Facebook gets a C – Startup rates the ‘ethics’ of social media platforms, targets asset managers
By now you’ve probably heard of ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) ratings for companies, or ratings for their carbon footprint. Well, now a UK company has come up with a way of rating the ‘ethics’ social media companies. EthicsGrad.....»»