Blockchain technologies that underpin crypto could help issuers of financial instruments like bonds reduce financing costs in the next five years, according to a report by credit ratings agency Moody's Investors Service. While incorporating these technologies into businesses could increase IT costs and require "substantial investment" at first, it could help lower expenses over time, the report
In addition to my regular podcasts on HR, leadership, the workforce, and the economy I’m now starting a new podcast series on HR Technology. These podcasts will talk about HR Tech markets, trends, and vendors. And I’ll give you my unwashed perspectives on how different vendors position themselves. In this first episode I give you a
A couple of years ago, the biggest topic in music was NFTs. They were the future, until they weren’t. Last year, the only thing anyone (including me) could talk about was Web3 technology. This tech is still being developed and rolled out, but we’re not hearing as much about it. In 2023, the obsession is with artificial
When and how much you use technology depends on the subject and age you teach, as well as other factors. Less time on devices is recommended for very young students (per the American Academy of Pediatrics), and certain subjects require more use than others (e.g., computer science, coding, advanced math, etc.). You may wonder --
There’s no question that the prevailing tech trends in 2023 have been focused on artificial intelligence and, more specifically, generative AI. Looking ahead as we enter the final quarter of 2023, industry experts say AI will continue to be a dominant trend in 2024, but it’s not the only tech-related opportunity—or challenge—businesses can expect in
As an entrepreneur, you know that staying on top of the latest trends and technologies is crucial for your success. But how do you find and filter the most relevant and useful information for your business? How do you avoid getting overwhelmed or distracted by the endless stream of news and innovations? And how do
“We were behind on automation and digitization, and we finally closed the gap. We don’t want to be left behind again, but we aren’t sure how to think about generative AI.” That’s the sentiment shared by many global executives, given the speed with which generative artificial intelligence (gen AI)1 is advancing in the business world. The technology
In terms of energy efficiency, tenant comfort, and building security, “smart buildings” are the wave of the future in building design and administration. Smart buildings may improve performance, cut costs, and provide a better experience for occupants by utilizing the latest innovations in building automation systems, data analytics, and Internet of Things technologies. This article
Everyone knows that generative artificial intelligence (AI) is the hot topic in the workplace right now. The rise in AI has caused a mixture of excitement and fear as it becomes a standard part of our lives. Some say it’s a risk to civilization, while others insist it is transforming the way we work, live and
By the end of 2022, generative artificial intelligence (AI) had fully sparked public imagination about the future. Consumers and enterprises alike have been using artificial intelligence for years: speaking to voice assistants like Siri or Alexa, automating routine tasks, using algorithms to recognize patterns and correlations in data. But applications that could produce original text
