The Future of Moral Machines

Source: KURZEIL NEWS | The prospect of machines capable of following moral principles, let alone understanding them, seems as remote today as the word “robot” is old, Colin Allen, co-author of the book Moral Machines, suggests in New York Times Opinionator.  

International Brain Machine: A no-brainer from IBMers

International Brain Machine: A no-brainer from IBMers
IBM have announced the development of a cognitive computing chip. This new technology is designed to transcend the current limitations of supercomputers, nanotechnology and artificial intelligence, more closely replicating complex brain function.  For what, I don’t know. I was surprised that the news created quite a stir in me until I reflected on my own ...

2010 Ethics & Workplace Survey 1

DELOITTE | During challenging economic times, the relationship between employees and employers is often tested. Frequently, executives are forced to make decisions that broadly affect their workforces and alter what matters in the workplace. Today’s business environment is no exception; it appears that the recession has diminished two important forms of business currency: trust and ...