Forbes – Mike Capone
“It’s no secret that data is pervading every aspect of our work and home lives. Data is at the center of many global conversations, touching everything from elections to the nature of privacy and the shape of work. As with most topics, there are multiple sides. On one hand, fears of automation about AI and machines have prompted many thought-provoking articles and books such as Only Humans Need Apply, while documentaries such as The Great Hack focus on how data pervades our lives via social media. From the other perspective, data for good is a real movement, bringing the public and private sectors together through efforts like the Private Sector Roundtable and NGOs like C40 Cities, which is using data to help the mayors of the world’s largest cities address climate change issues.” (more)