There is widespread discussion regarding the impact of machines on employment. In some sense, the discussion mirrors a longstanding literature on the impact of the accumulation of capital equipment on employment; specifi cally, whether capital and labor are substitutes or complements. But the recent discussion is motivated by the integration of software with hardware and whether machines might also be involved in mental activities such as problem solving (similarly to how computers and software have played a role in such activities).
Read more ...Risk management is one of the most important functions in any logistics company. It is a complicated task, which requires reliable and accurate data to make informed decisions about business operations and avoid potential pitfalls. To this end, businesses today are looking for the most effective Business Intelligence tools in the field of supply chain management. Furthermore, because taking risks is part of every successful business strategy, it is equally important to keep track of the efforts that can lead to failure as well as rewarded ones.
Read more ...In order to promote the application of ethical principles and values in developing and implementing artificial intelligence systems, we often encounter conflicting opinions from different parts of the organization with solutions that may lead to inappropriate solutions, causing unclear effects on the future of enterprises. This article by Anton Korinek highlights some tensions between economic philosophy and ethics, as well as approaches for solving such conflicts by presenting a series of five challenges.
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