Synthetic training videos which called deepfakes, a loose term applied to images or videos generated using AI that look real. Although best known as tools of harassment, porn, or duplicity, image-generating AI is now being used by major corporations for…

The pandemic is reshaping the fashion industry. Consumer behaviors and sentiments in the US exemplify what’s happening. Shelter-in-place orders affected 300 million people and led to a sharp decline in use of public transportation and an increase in nesting. Read…

More than 90 million workers across Europe (about 40% of the total workforce) will have to develop significant new skills within their current roles in the next ten years, as automation puts 51 million jobs at risk, warns a report…

Five years ago, Cortana was going to be Microsoft’s answer to Siri and Alexa, an AI-powered personal assistant capable of responding to voice commands,Today, if you click the Cortana button on a Windows 10 PC, you still get the “Ask…

The status quo bias, halo effect, and ambiguity effect also contribute to the reluctance to adopt new-mobility modes. For instance, the ambiguity effect can limit the use of flexible, ad hoc carpooling because the initial ride (from home to work,…

The underlying technology that powers a Fitbit and a motion-sensing medical device might be very similar, but the sensitivity or quality of its sensors and the algorithms each one uses to draw conclusions could span the difference between a budget…

Our planet needs a new energy system able to sustainably provide a reliable and incessant supply of electricity. Nuclear is among the energy technologies available today with the lowest GHG emissions, producing only 15 grams CO2-equivalent per kWh, when considered…

As our collective attention has shifted toward the deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and Ahmaud Arbury and the resulting international protests, the role of social media in amplifying injustice has become even clearer. But for many of us, the…

With Apple and Google announcing more details for their exposure notification API, it’s clear coronavirus contact tracing apps are coming. But it’s not clear people will use them. Read more in Fast Company   Contact tracing apps are on the way.…

Luxury brands spent decades turning design, aspiration, and high-quality goods into a $380 billion global behemoth. The coronavirus pandemic changed it all in a few short months. Sales have plummeted, leading to forecasts for a precipitous decline in 2020 revenue…

The way we understand retail has shifted—big time. COVID-19 brought the retail industry to its knees in many ways. Brick and mortar shops once-daily frequented, saw a dearth of clients. Read more in Rallyware Retail Reinvented: Pros and Cons of…

The tech industry is a sector dominated by men. You’ve probably heard about well-known tech giants like Bill Gates, Jeff Bezos or Mark Zuckerberg, but you might not know about the equally impressive female tech gurus. Research shows that almost…

In our study of Women in the Workplace, we found that African American or Black women face larger hurdles to advancement compared to their Caucasian or White counterparts. In fact, they are the least likely group to feel included in…

The main goal is to create a consistent customer experience across all touchpoints to exceed your standards and your customer’s expectations. By keeping an eye on the entire customer journey, you’re making sure that the promise of a positive experience…

In the wake of the death of George Floyd and the current global protests against inequality and police brutality, many brands have been using their platforms to speak out Read more in Fast Company  From Nike to Ben & Jerry’s—the…

Diversity is proven to boost innovation and, as a result, companies’ financial performance. After all, as a European Institute for Managing Diversity report notes, it can help firms move away from “limited unilateral thinking” and guide them towards discovering new…

Instead of our current prison system, which is punitive and tries to break you, what if we had a system that was actually designed for rehabilitation? In this case, the restriction of personal liberty is the punishment; no other human…