Technology
Ethics and technology, 26 January, 2018
Artificial Intelligence: the ethical dimension
Businesses are racing to embrace the use of artificial intelligence in their products and services, but there is a right and wrong way to use it, argues Philippa Foster Back of the Institute of Business Ethics.
Technology, 12 January, 2018
Ethics institute reveals principles for safe use of AI
The use of artificial intelligence has caused concern, but the Institute for Business Ethics has published a framework for the ethical use of the new technology in the hope of minimising risk.
Technology, 22 December, 2017
Eric Schmidt steps down as chairman of Google owner
Boardroom leadership for Alphabet, Google’s parent company, is set for change after it was announced that chairman Eric Schmidt is to leave his post to become a “technical adviser”.
IT governance, 11 December, 2017
Boards must improve tech knowledge as “adaptation is critical” for future
Boards must step up technology and innovation knowledge to govern their business, while the CFO must develop their role in IT risk management, says accounting body ACCA.
Information security, 3 November, 2017
Why directors should learn to love cybersecurity
It’s time for boards to take control of their organisations’ cybersecurity at a time when the threat to data security has never been so severe.
Comment: Amanda Mackenzie, chief executive, BITC, 1 September, 2017
Digital revolution: how business can address the impact
The digital and technology revolution is a force for good in society, but we must all address the impending impact and any unintended consequences it may cause.
Digitalisation, 15 August, 2017
Digital transformation: how boards can weather the storm
With the digital revolution about to present “the greatest disruption to both leadership and governance in the entire history of business”, there are ways that boards can prepare for the new digital economy and not be left behind.
Interview: Antony Jenkins, founder 10x Future Technologies; former CEO Barclays; Chairman, Business in the Community, 8 August, 2017
Digital optimist: Antony Jenkins
The world is going digital and fast. Former Barclays CEO Antony Jenkins, now a digital entrepreneur, argues that if we make the right choices now, technology needn’t lead us down the road to “dystopia”.
Digital strategy, 27 March, 2017
Why every business needs a digital strategy
Technology is an increasingly crucial element of business models. Nick Elverston and Amanda Hale of law firm Ashurst explore key questions when preparing a digital strategy.
Technology risk, 9 September, 2015
Technology: be quick or be dead
Corporations are at risk of bankruptcy from disruptive technologies, says Oracle spokesperson.