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Abu Dhabi bets on autonomous racing to accelerate AI and mobility innovation

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Abu Dhabi is turning racetracks into laboratories – on the Yas Marina circuit, better known for hosting Formula One, the Autonomous Racing League (A2RL) is transforming motorsport into a proving ground for AI, robotics, and next-generation mobility systems. Organised by Aspire, the programme management and challenge-led arm of the emirate’s Advanced Technology Research Council (ATRC),…

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Aston University partners Capgemini for AI centre of excellence

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Aston University has opened a centre of excellence to bring together businesses, academia and policy-makers to support the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI), working with French IT giant Capgemini to establish the Centre of Excellence for Enterprise AI at its campus in the City of London.   Professor Aleks Subic, vice-chancellor and CEO of Aston…

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What Does TSA’s Facial Scan Actually Do?

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Frame Stock Footage/Shutterstock Dealing with the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) at an airport can feel overwhelming. There are so many rules to remember and security processes to go through. You often wonder if you accidentally packed something you are not allowed to bring, or if those body scanners can actually see you naked. Now, facial…

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The ‘people, process and technology’ triangle is key to AI success

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Debojyoti ‘Debo’ Dutta admits that his deep domain experience means he is just “a little biased” when it comes to talking about the overwhelming theme of the day: the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) in the enterprise. However, his understandable boosterism is balanced by a commitment to PPT – not PowerPoint, but the eternal triangle…

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Interview: Holland & Barrett CDO preparing a Michelin star-worthy data strategy

8 minutes of reading / AI, Amazon, automation, business continuity, chatbot, ChatGPT, Computer, data science, digital transformation, e-commerce, machine learning, Meta, Tech / By

Restaurants with three Michelin stars represent the pinnacle of fine dining.  In the UK, The Fat Duck by Heston Blumenthal, Alain Ducasse at The Dorchester, Core by Clare Smyth and The Waterside Inn in Bray are among the establishments in that illustrious bracket. And next up: the wellness products and services retailer, Holland & Barrett.…

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Will AI wipe out entry-level jobs?

8 minutes of reading / AI, automation, ChatGPT, data science, digital transformation, machine learning, Microsoft, Tech / By

Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates has become the latest to add his voice to a cacophony of warnings that artificial intelligence (AI) is eliminating entry-level jobs. A recent report by job search engine Adzuna indicated that vacancies for graduate jobs, apprenticeships, internships and junior jobs with no degree requirement had dropped 32% since the launch of…

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Interview: Differentiating with AI in pet care

7 minutes of reading / AI, API, Azure, data privacy, data science, digital transformation, e-commerce, Google, internet of things, software engineering, Tech / By

Over the past year, Kate Balingit has been leading the digital health initiative at Mars Pet Nutrition, reporting to the company’s Petcare chief information officer, where she is focused on commercialising and deploying artificial intelligence (AI) through the Mars pet nutrition brands. These include well-known pet foods brands such as Pedigree, Iams, Sheba and Whiskas.…

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Interview: Markus Schümmelfeder, CIO, Boehringer Ingelheim

8 minutes of reading / AI, Amazon, API, Atlassian, AWS, Azure, ChatGPT, Cloud, data science, Google, Jira, Kubernetes, machine learning, Microsoft, quantum computing, Tech / By

Markus Schümmelfeder has spent more than a decade looking for ways to help biopharmaceutical giant Boehringer Ingelheim exploit digital and data. He joined the company in February 2014 as corporate vice-president in IT and became CIO in April 2018. “It was a natural evolution,” he says. “Over time, you see what can be done as…

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Why SLMs could be a big deal for businesses looking for an edge

8 minutes of reading / AI, automation, chatbot, compliance, data privacy, data science, edge computing, internet of things, MacBook, open source, Tech / By

CIOs have been under immense pressure for some time to deliver successful digital initiatives while navigating budget constraints and increasing demands from senior executives. A recent Gartner survey reveals that 92% of CIOs anticipate integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into their organisations by 2025, yet 49% struggle to assess and showcase the technology’s value. Are we…

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Baltic skills programme to help reduce European skills gap via Africa

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IT professionals in Africa are being connected to tech businesses in the Baltic region as part of a European Commission-funded project. Through a focus on people with skills, the Digital Explorers programme aims to address skills shortages in the Baltic tech sector and increase more business and government engagement between the Baltic nations and African…

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