Technology

This ethical tension could be partly resolved if its AI assistant was required to announce that a computer is on the phone calls, but Google has been vague and will not confirm if Duplex will be made to self-disclose. Read More

In the near future, a machine can book reservations on your behalf, and the human on the other line may never realize that they are talking to a chatbot. Read More

The mission of self-improvement apps is to persuade people to take real-life actions that lead to long-term behavior change and ultimately shape how they live their lives. Read More

It’s no surprise that millennials have changed the career game, sometimes for the better and sometimes for the worse. But one thing is clear: Workplaces are changing. And these five former career rules are no longer, thanks to the new generation. (Not gonna lie — we’re all about it.) … Read More

As this market continues to grow, it can be expected there will be many exciting and lucrative career options for those skilled with blockchain. Read More

Where have all the workers gone? According to the monthly LinkedIn Workforce Report for April which looks at hiring, skills gaps, and migration trends across the country, and insights into localized employment trends in 20 of the largest U.S. metro areas, workers are flocking to certain cities. The data was looked at through a state tax burden filter, but the report found that job opportunities and affordable housing were the main reasons people were migrating to certain cities. Let’s take a look at the cities everyone is flocking to and the ones people are fleeing fast. Read More

Like it or loathe it, people are spending an increasing amount of time on their phones, and continuous advancements in technology – particularly regarding social media and communication – means it can be hard to switch off from work and achieve a healthy work-life balance. But for all of its flaws, it’s this same technology that allows us to stay in touch with friends, family, colleagues and peers so easily – it’s literally at the touch of a button! … Read More

Here are eight ways leaders can unplug from digital distractions, use it to grow their level of influence and teach employees how to disconnect from technology and plug into conversations that matter. Read More

We know the robots are coming for our jobs but depending on where you live this may happen in a shorter amount of time. According to online statistics, market research and business intelligence portal Statista, there are already a number of countries where the rise of the machines is very much in play. In a new chart using data from the  International Federation of Robotics Statista looks at the countries where you will find the highest density of robot workers. Read More