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Driverless technology: a soon-to-be reality?

Tom Spencer

Flash forward over 30 years, much of the tech that the film predicted has come true. Traditional carmakers are desperately trying to catch up with tech companies who have had a head start in developing driverless tech. But one thing it didn’t get right was the flying cars; instead, the closest thing we have are driverless cars.

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To Get Consumers to Trust AI, Show Them Its Benefits

Harvard Business

But even when the technology is ready to use and has been shown to meet customer demands, there’s still a great deal of skepticism among consumers. In order to understand trust in the relationship between humans and automation, we have to explore trust in two dimensions: trust in the technology and trust in the innovating firm.

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3 Ways To Not Be Replaced By Robots In The Future of Work

Cheryl Cran

Solutions powered by AI/cognitive technology will displace jobs, with the biggest impact felt in transportation, logistics, customer service and consumer services,” said Forrester’s Brian Hopkins in the report. There are two ways to respond to the innovations of technology: Be afraid for the future and of losing jobs.

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As Machines Take Jobs, Companies Need to Get Creative About Making New Ones

Harvard Business

Jobs in retail, transportation, manufacturing, and agriculture are highly vulnerable to technological change. Over 33 companies are now working on autonomous vehicles, which will soon replace transport jobs. Over 33 companies are now working on autonomous vehicles, which will soon replace transport jobs. But why stop there?

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The On-Demand Economy Is Growing, and Not Just for the Young and Wealthy

Harvard Business

Transportation (e.g. “Explorers” are the most innovative and optimistic about technology and are early adopters; they make up 41% of on-demand consumers. The on-demand economy is large, and getting larger. since 1999. Results were projected to the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey. billion in spending.

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The Scale of the Climate Catastrophe Will Depend on What Businesses Do Over the Next Decade

Harvard Business

By the time of the Paris climate meeting in 2015, which resulted in the more robust global agreement now supported by every country in the world except the United States, it was clear that we needed to consider a more ambitious target, 1.5°C Shana Novak/Getty Images. °C (3.8°F) °C (3.8°F) °C (2.7°F).

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2024 Events for Project Managers, Business Leaders, and Industry Professionals

Epicflow

In the present-day dynamic business environment, you should stay on top of all recent trends and be ready to implement innovations in your work. Experienced healthcare professionals will share insights into ensuring effective risk and resource management and timely project delivery thanks to applying project delivery innovations.