The trustworthiness of AI-synthesized faces
A new study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences finds AI-synthesized faces are indistinguishable from real faces and humans actually find them slightly more trustworthy. The results highlight not only the risks of deepfakes, but also a tremendous opportunity for researchers and businesses. The study looked at three experiments. In the […]
Emirates NBD and the Future of Work
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] This week I was in #Dubai, working with Emirates NBD, the largest banking group in the region and one of the largest banks in the world. My focus was on the future of work and the future of finance and how these two are intersecting in very interesting ways to define our post-pandemic world. […]
The Future of the Car Wash
ast week, I was at the Car Wash Show in Las Vegas speaking about the connected consumer and what it means for the future of the car wash industry. And like so many of the industries I work with, there are massive changes coming their way. Here are some of things I shared about how […]
What Matters Most for Remote Work
Some recent research suggests groups working remotely can be just as effective as groups working in-person. So what does influence a group’s ability to work effectively together on a range of tasks? The research finds that how the work is done and who is doing it both appear to be strong predictors of collective intelligence […]
A Recap of BKD’s second Annual Asset Management Seminar
Last week I keynoted the second annual Asset Management Seminar by BKD CPAs & Advisors. It was a phenomenal night with a sell-out crowd attending in-person and several hundred more registered for the simultaneous virtual event online. BKD’s CEO Tom Watson kicked things off by sharing a glimpse into BKD’s nearly 100 years of history […]
The Future of Healthcare: Embracing the Shift from Digitization to ‘Data’fication
This week, I had the privilege of speaking at the 60th annual Nevada Hospital Association meeting, where I shared insights on the future of healthcare. In my keynote address, I focused on the exciting developments and challenges arising from technological changes and what these changes mean for hospitals and healthcare providers. Specifically, I delved into […]
Wire Harness Assembly: Business Outlook
In February, I presented my outlook for the economy and the wire harness industry to executives during a virtual Wiring Harness Manufacturer’s Association (WHMA) conference. John Sprovieri covered that conference and recently published a recap of my remarks in ASSEMBLY. At that point I was optimistic, and since then, my forecast for 2021 and 2022 […]
Another Day. Another SPAC.
Another day, another SPAC. But this is one I was excited to see. I met REE Automotive at this year’s CES, and had the chance to talk with some of their executives. They build a flat, modular EV platform with all of the drive-by-wire, brake-by-wire and steer-by-wire technology in each wheel. This should, in theory, […]
Links for the Week Ending January 8, 2021
A research brief from MIT on the state of industrial robotics (emerging technologies, challenges, and key research directions) Top 10 emerging technologies of 2020 from the World Economic Forum (WEF) and Scientific American anthropologist Vincent Ialenti on ‘deep time’ thinking Lessig breaks down Senator Josh Hawley’s speech
The Continued Digital Revolution of HR
I joined the PCTY Talks podcast this week to talk about how the digital revolution continues to accelerate and what the impact will be on the HR profession. Here are a few topics we discuss: Diversity, equity, and inclusion What we’re learning about digital tools and technology is that it is not neutral. So there […]
