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Facial recognition technology: A guide for the dazed and confused

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Few innovations have divided opinion more than facial recognition technology (FRT). Some claim that it will make our streets safer, our bank accounts more secure and our public services more accessible. Yet others argue that it will violate our right …

Staying abreast of technological developments during COVID-19

Posted by: , Posted on: - Categories: Artificial intelligence, Covid-19, Ethical innovation

The CDEI’s mission is paramount at a time when rapid technological advances are being deployed to help control the spread and minimise the effects of COVID-19. In order to realise our mission, and create an environment in which ethical innovation …

Creating an environment for ethical innovation to thrive

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Advances in technical innovation should be something that everyone can look forward to. Or, at a minimum, not be something that causes active worry.  Whilst innovation is to be encouraged, innovation alone is not good enough. It needs to be ethical innovation, or none at all.

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