Artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged in the public debate with Deep Mind’s recent win over a champion of the Chinese game GO. AI is all about computers getting better at solving problems formerly thought too difficult which should be left to humans. Since the 1970s, a small group of computer …
The Idiocy of Things Requires an “Information Habeas Corpus”!
©Hazel Henderson 2016 Originally syndicated by Inter Press Service, May 31, 2016 Also posted on Other News, June 2, 2016 ST. Augustine, Florida, (IPS) – Today we are saturated with media hype about the joys of information and communication technology (ICT). We will all be connected, all the time, by …
Atlantic Council evaluates economic and security risks of IoT
Risk Nexus: Overcome by cyber risks? Economic benefits and costs of alternate cyber futures Atlantic Council, September 2015 Summary Full Report Smart Home Technology Information: technology and legal professionals talked about the benefits of “smart home” technologies as well as the potential risks they pose in the areas of security …
Corporate Governance: the chaotic power of financial giants
Ladislau Dowbor[1] March 7, 2016 There is a growing fear that the costs of global reach, in terms of regulation and complexity, exceed the potential benefits. ~The Economist, March 7th 2015 We are slowly beginning to understand the complexity of the corporate system, which today, for better or for worse …
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Insurtechs take off — VCs supporting ‘competitor’ fintechs in Europe — Regtech firm raises £18 million
Insurtechs take off — VCs supporting ‘competitor’ fintechs in Europe — Regtech firm raises £18 million Sarah Kocianski | April 15, 2016 Welcome to Fintech Briefing, a morning email providing the latest news, data, and insight into the developing fintech ecosystem in Europe and around the world, produced by BI Intelligence. …
Money20/20 Europe round up — Bitcoin app gets UK licence —Australian banks face disruption
Money20/20 Europe round up — Bitcoin app gets UK licence —Australian banks face disruption Sarah Kocianski and Jaime Toplin | April 08, 2016 Welcome to Fintech Briefing, a morning email providing the latest news, data, and insight into the developing fintech ecosystem in Europe and around the world, produced by …
Global regulation is coming? — US encourages collaboration — Wealthfront’s disruptive potential
Global regulation is coming? — US encourages collaboration — Wealthfront’s disruptive potential Sarah Kocianski and Jaime Toplin | April 04, 2016 Welcome to Fintech Briefing, a morning email providing the latest news, data, and insight into the developing fintech ecosystem in Europe and around the world, produced by BI Intelligence. …
1 in 3 bank jobs could get axed — Swiss banks partner to fend off Apple Pay — Singapore embraces APIs
1 in 3 bank jobs could get axed — Swiss banks partner to fend off Apple Pay — Singapore embraces APIs Sarah Kocianski | April 01, 2016 Welcome to Fintech Briefing, a morning email providing the latest news, data, and insight into the developing fintech ecosystem in Europe and around …
Digital marketplaces rock the payments landscape — Japan relaxes fintech regulation — Fintech funding jumps
Digital marketplaces rock the payments landscape — Japan relaxes fintech regulation — Fintech funding jumps Sarah Kocianski and Jaime Toplin | March 30, 2016 Welcome to Fintech Briefing, a morning email providing the latest news, data, and insight into the developing fintech ecosystem in Europe and around the world, produced …