Emerging tech like artificial intelligence and robotics need better governance to realize full potential - The Next Silicon Valley

Not an event goes by without us talking about the impact of technology, and terms like IoT (internet of things), cloud, big data, AI (artificial intelligence) are widely touted as being the'next big things'. For example, we talk about billions of connected devices enabling smart decisions, or robots taking over many types of jobs in the future, or how artificial intelligence will solve lots of complex challenges. It's no surprise then that governments and industry thought leaders are engaged in conversations on the consequences of having all this technology integrated into everything. Research published this month by the World Economic Forum says that for emerging technologies to achieve their full potential to improve human life and address global challenges, action is needed to make sure their use is governed properly. This was echoed by a survey of the world's top technology investors at the Web Summit in Lisbon, which said governments are failing to prepare for the impact of artificial intelligence – which is set to destroy millions of jobs, according to a poll of the.