Artificial intelligence: governments see huge business potential, but ignore the downsides
Ireland is the latest country to make the mistake of thinking that algorithms by themselves are the route to untold prosperity, writes…
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Drugs, robots and the pursuit of pleasure – why experts are worried about AIs becoming addicts
When people think about how AI might ‘go wrong’, most probably picture malevolent computers trying…
Robot farmers could improve jobs and help fight climate change – if they’re developed responsibly
Autonomous robots hold great promise for the agricultural sector, but it’s vital that the public gets a…
Factories of the future: we’re spending heavily to give workers skills they won’t need by 2030
“This government is obsessed with skilling up our population,” said Boris Johnson in his recent…
Robots could limit the environmental impact of offshore windfarms
Wind turbines require frequent maintenance – a job that can pose dangers for human operators…
Is Spot a good dog? Why we’re right to worry about unleashing robot quadrupeds
Marketing for robotic ‘dogs’ plays up their potential for good, but the debate about lethal…
Robots and AI fundamental to decommissioning nuclear sites
Perceiving robotics and AI as an integral part of the decommissioning of nuclear sites will…
An army of sewer robots could keep our pipes clean, but they’ll need to learn to communicate
In the future, tiny robots will inspect pipes for blockages and leaks… Hidden from sight, under the UK’s roads, buildings…
The future and importance of robotics for the offshore renewable sector
In order for the UK to realise its ambition of becoming the ‘Saudi Arabia of offshore…
The fourth agricultural revolution is coming – but who will really benefit?
AI, robots and other technologies could transform farming – for worse as well as for…