Throughout the course of history, society has often been hesitant to accept widespread change. A day doesn’t pass without a new technological advance being reported. This has led many to worry about the effects of artificial intelligence, またはAI, on our daily lives.
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Unless you have been living under a rock, you know that the people of the UK woke up on June 24 to learn that they had voted in favour of leaving the European Union, otherwise know as Brexit. After an emotional campaign, 33.5 million votes were cast in the referendum with 17.4 million voting for Leave, そして 16.1 million for Remain. Months of warnings from both camps focused on both the political and economic ramifications and rewards.
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If you’re a fan of technology, you’ve likely come across the term Internet of Things, or IoT. It’s the connection of everyday devices to the Internet and has already started to change the way we interact with each other and the online world, and as Business Insider explains, it’s just getting started.
The Internet of Things has been labeled as “the next Industrial Revolution” because of the way it will change the way people live, 作業, entertain, そして旅行, as well as how governments and businesses interact with the world. 実際には, the revolution has already started.
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Originally named for their rarity, technology “unicorns” are now as common as cats and dogs. As the number of companies hitting the $1bn valuation mark that defines a unicorn skyrockets, it’s easy for investors to be giddy with excitement. だが, as City AM points out, these magical creatures may be too good to be true:
The so-called “unicorns” are being targeted by traders betting their share prices will fall. Named because of their mythical, elusive status, the number of unicorns running around has been enough to garner speculation that many of these firms are overvalued.
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Uber とのライドシェアかどうか, ピアビーと一緒に電動ドリルを近所の人に貸す, Airbnbとの住宅交換を利用する, または他の数十の例, いわゆる “シェアリングエコノミー” 私たちの日常生活にしっかりと定着している. コンセプトは以前からあったものの、, 多くの進取的なグループが現在の経済環境を最大限に活用する方法を見つけました。.
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