Fourth Industrial Revolution

Digital transformation, Industry 4.0, and extended reality

July 28, 2023 by Pedro Wightman

Digital transformation has been a very popular topic in the last decade. Every major technology provider and consultancy firm worldwide has its definition for it; however, for many, it has become a buzzword that has been used and abused to sell every possible service or gadget, without helping companies build a clear path for successful adoption that will turn the new … [Read more...] about Digital transformation, Industry 4.0, and extended reality

A paradigm shift in higher education in the context of the Fourth Industrial Revolution

March 1, 2021 by Jaco du Preez and Saurabh Sinha

The future of work is upon us and has rapidly and profoundly influenced many professions and industries. Alongside this, we argue that it is essential for the landscape of postschool education and training (PSET), both in South Africa and globally, to adapt to the changing nature of work, and, ideally, lead this evolution. For more about this article see link … [Read more...] about A paradigm shift in higher education in the context of the Fourth Industrial Revolution

Privacy implications of facial recognition technology

Facial recognition technology (FRT) has experienced enormous growth and rapid deployment across different sectors of the society in recent years, mostly motivated by safety, security, and commercial applications. However, major privacy questions arise around this technology, and regulators are still working to provide clear set of rules governing its use. This paper focuses on privacy implications of FRT usage. Specifically, we first present the definition of FRT, followed by an analysis of the vulnerability and risks that can potentially arise and how they might be concerning in such context. Finally, we discuss efforts needed to mitigate privacy concerns related to FRT, from both technical and regulatory perspectives.

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