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David Sharp

AI in safety, health and wellbeing – the ethics, challenges and pitfalls

  • Wed 1st Jun 2022
  • Alex
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The impact of AI is often described in terms of extremes. On the one hand, it’s seen as a technological breakthrough to allow us to transcend the physical limits of our human bodies, which could let us live forever. On the other hand, the moment AI becomes intelligent enough to surpass us, it could be the end of humans and humanity altogether.

Jul 24

David Sharp

Why there isn't an app for that

  • Fri 24th Jul 2020
  • David
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Contact tracing via smartphone usage has brought our reliance on mobile apps into question. International Workplace's CEO David Sharp explains why, when it comes to digital learning, mobile apps are not the best choice.

Jan 03

David Sharp

Machine learning: you be the judge (for now)

  • Fri 3rd Jan 2020
  • David
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Two recent studies have shown that machine learning solutions can diagnose cancer by processing X-ray images more efficiently and more accurately than trained radiologists. David Sharp considers the implications for learning solutions and for human judgement.

Jan 17

Robots in the workplace: an emerging risk to health and safety?

  • Tue 17th Jan 2017
  • AdamBublickiadambublickiinternationalworkplacecom
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The use of machines in the workplace is nothing new. But, whereas robots were initially built to carry out simple tasks, nowadays artificial intelligence means they can also ‘think’. These new technologies present new benefits and possibilities but also costs and threats.