Artificial Intelligence and Robotics
DeepMind created an IQ test for AI, and it didn't do too well
Despite machines becoming more intelligent, reasoning tests show that AI still has a long way to go to gain general intelligence.
4th Industrial Revolution
Industry
Economy
Global Issue
4th Industrial Revolution
Industry
Economy
Global Issue
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Circular Economy
In order to make plastic bans effective, we need to embrace the circular economy
Plastic bans need to be supported by systemic change and the development of the circular economy.
Automotive
This Chinese tech giant's latest gadget is... a bus
Baidu has begun mass production of China’s first fully-automated buses, and plans to bring the technology to Japan in early 2019.
Agriculture, Food and Beverage
Farmland expansion is a significant risk to our planet's health. But there is a solution
As the world population increases, we must find sustainable solutions to food security whilst preserving natural habitats.
Workforce and Employment
A Stanford researcher says we shouldn’t start working full time until age 40
New research shows that our careers should fit better into our longer lifespans.
Long-Term Investing, Infrastructure and Development
Sovereign wealth funds are working to become more climate-friendly
Six of the world's largest funds gathered in Paris last week to discuss how their investment frameworks could become more pro-environment.
Behavioural Sciences
To make your child more resilient, you need to let her fail
Despite our nurturing instincts, it's important our children experience failure in order to grow.
Inclusive Growth Framework
How to deal with failed banks
A new resolution framework could ensure moral and financial protection.
Artificial Intelligence and Robotics
This "blind" cheetah robot can climb stairs using only its sense of touch
MIT researchers believe the Cheetah 3 robot could be the future of disaster relief.
Healthcare Delivery Systems
70 years of Britain's National Health Service in eight charts
The UK's National Health Service provided healthcare in Britain for since the 1940s.
Behavioural Sciences
Your child is lying to you. But it's all part of growing up
In fact it might be an early sign that a young child has developed a “theory of mind”.
Cities and Urbanization
These are the cities with the biggest carbon footprints
The largest carbon footprints are found in a small number of high-income, urban areas. A new study shows 18% of all global emissions come from just 100 cities.
China
Jack Ma's Alibaba has launched a blockchain-based payment service
Jack Ma might have doubts about Bitcoin, but his company is investing in a blockchain-based remittance service for the Filipino community in Hong Kong.
Artificial Intelligence and Robotics
This is how automation could improve gender equality
The introduction of AI into the workplace could boost gender equality.
Future of Energy
How mini-grids could solve global energy poverty
Until larger grids are developed, rural areas in developing countries should make sure of mini-grids.