Turning to the Movies to Guide Us Through AI

Posted by Joe Peters on Apr 19, 2023 12:00 PM

Alarm bells have sounded recently over the rise of artificial intelligence.

In particular, ChatGPT’s ability to mimic human speech and writing has caused academics and politicians alike to call for caution, if not an outright ban.

But what, exactly, is the problem? Let’s pull back for some perspective: Technology can be defined by its ability to have a positive impact on the speed, scale, or human element of a process. Simply put, it allows us to do something faster, over a wider area, or with less need for people.

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6 Common Physical Injuries Related to Technology

Posted by Skye Learning Team on Nov 29, 2021 12:27 PM

All the technology we push into our lives also brings with it certain risks. While stories of "hackers" dominate the news, one of the most significant dangers with technology has to do with the physical harm it can cause. Many physical injuries come from just how we sit when we use a computer.

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6 Common At-home Scams

Posted by Skye Learning Team on Nov 19, 2021 12:00 PM

Many people who work from home are targeted by hackers and scammers for the following reasons:

  • They are part of the gig economy, often working as freelancers constantly seeking the next job or project. They can be very susceptible to promising-sounding opportunities that turn out to be too good to be true.
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Subject Matter Expert Spotlight: Ángel Hernández

Posted by Katie Sica on Mar 6, 2020 11:55 AM

Ángel Hernández is the International Business Director of Fetch Robotics, where he manages partners across twelve countries, builds relationships with Fortune 500 companies, delivers product and technical presentations, and more. He has an extensive background in technology, engineering, robotics, and industrial automation, including numerous roles as a robotics advisor and robotics engineer.

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Is Blockchain Voting the Future? Follow My Vote’s Adam Ernest Weighs In

Posted by Katie Sica on Sep 19, 2019 9:45 AM

Blockchain is an emerging technology that’s gaining traction around the world–but many people still don’t understand what blockchain is, what it can do, or what its true implications are for the future. Is Bitcoin the same thing as blockchain? Is blockchain secure and reliable? What is the purpose of blockchain? How will blockchain impact supply chains, healthcare, the government, and more? These are some of the many questions investigated within Skye Learning's new course, A Manager’s Guide to Blockchain

Adam Ernest is a subject matter expert for Skye’s blockchain course who brings a wealth of information and visionary leadership to the course. Ernest is the Director of Operations at Vital Digital Group as well as the Founder and CEO of Follow My Vote, an end-to-end verifiable, open-source, blockchain-based voting software development firm.

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Subject Matter Expert Spotlight: Michael McCarthy

Posted by Katie Sica on Jun 6, 2019 10:45 AM

Skye Learning is excited to spotlight Michael McCarthy, a subject matter expert whose expert commentary is featured in A Manager’s Guide to Blockchain and Strategy for Nonprofit Organizations. McCarthy is a serial entrepreneur, an executive coach, a blockchain instructor, and a strategy consultant to scores of start-ups worldwide.

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Blockchain: It’s More Than Just Bitcoin

Posted by Skye Learning Team on May 9, 2019 1:10 PM

A lot of people hear the word ”blockchain” and immediately think of “Bitcoin.” Truth be told, blockchain is more than just the technology powering today’s cryptocurrencies. It’s a decentralized, globally distributed ledger system that is streamlining the transfer of data, assets, and value between parties. Our latest Skye Learning video will tell you what you need to know.

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The Robots Are Coming -- How Nervous Are You?

Posted by Skye Learning Team on Apr 26, 2019 1:41 PM

MindEdge and Skye Learning’s Second Annual Future of Work survey found that more and more businesses are adopting robotics and advanced automation, leading to fears of significant job losses in the future. But the people-on-the-street that we talked to don't seem all that worried about their own jobs. Should they be? Check out our latest Skye Learning video.

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Robots, AI, and the Jobs of the Future

Posted by Marco Martinez on Apr 18, 2019 10:24 AM

A lot of people are worried about losing their jobs to advanced automation, but robotics and artificial intelligence are likely to create a lot of new jobs, as well. Dmitri Artamonov, co-founder and CTO of Envel, foresees a future job market filled with blue-collar robot techs, white-collar automation consultants, and a lot of people “working less in the business and working more on the business.” Our latest Skye Learning video lays it out for you.

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All AI Is Not Created Equal

Posted by Marco Martinez on Mar 21, 2019 9:19 AM

There’s been a lot of media buzz about artificial intelligence lately – but what exactly is AI? The answer is more complicated than you might think; there are actually four different types of AI, ranging from chess-playing computers to self-aware programs that can anticipate how you feel. Our latest Skye Learning video sorts it all out for you.

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