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Robots in diplomacy: Super-robot sits in on UN meeting

Robots in diplomacy: Super-robot sits in on UN meeting

At a UN debate on AI's future, Sophia the robot's attendance sparks discussions on ethics and global inequality in tech distribution.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Oct 2017

Volvo's ground-breaking EV strategy embraced by the UN

Volvo's ground-breaking EV strategy embraced by the UN

Volvo recognised by UN for groundbreaking electrification strategy as it becomes LEAD member of Global Compact.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Mon, 25th Sep 2017

Musk tries to avoid Judgment Day by calling for a ban on killer-robots

Musk tries to avoid Judgment Day by calling for a ban on killer-robots

Elon Musk calls for complete ban on killer-robots, including drones and remote-tanks, in open letter to the United Nations.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Mon, 21st Aug 2017

UNCTAD's eCommerce Week: Will a robot take my job?

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UNCTAD's eCommerce Week: Will a robot take my job?

Global leaders gather at UNCTAD's eCommerce Week to debate opportunities and challenges of digital transformation.

By Julia Gabel • 3 min read • Mon, 24th Apr 2017

Stories from Other Regions

Sydney charges ahead as a global FinTech leader, Melbourne not far behind

Sydney charges ahead as a global FinTech leader, Melbourne not far behind

FinTech Australia welcomes strong performance by Sydney and Melbourne in latest Global Financial Centres Index.

By Julia Gabel • 3 min read • Wed, 13th Sep 2017