IBM Watson Flops For Cancer Treatment: Why Did AI Fail?

MD Anderson Cancer Center recently announced it was dropping IBM Watson’s cognitive-computing system, which was supposed to use artificial intelligence (AI) to expedite physicians’ decision making when treating malignant tumors. Amid that move came a question: Was the problem with Watson – and artificial intelligence in general – or was it a human problem? Goals of Arrangement First, consider […]

How Much to Hire a Robot? The First 7 Jobs Worth Automating

Employers, it’s time to ask this daunting question: “How much does it cost to replace my workers with robots?” It may seem unpopular and rather cold, but it’s a valid question that needs answering – and fast. There are countless futurists that will tell you this isn’t a question of morals, it’s simply economic. Economists […]