How much is too much?: The ethics of AI and data in the workplace

It seems as though we're finally starting to understand just how much influence Artificial Intelligence (AI) can have on our everyday lives. As a concept, AI has technically existed since the 1950s, but it's only within the last few years that we've seen the technology begin to make its lasting mark - from robust and intuitive enterprise technologies right down to the smart devices now powering our homes. Many of us might not be aware, but whether we're using voice assistants such as Alexa, shopping online or scrolling through Facebook, there are various elements of data-heavy AI and Machine Learning (ML) at play. The fact that AI technology has so seamlessly integrated itself into everyday life is certainly remarkable, but this information also arrives with an ethical conundrum. In the days of GDPR, we must now accept cookies in order to consent collection of our personal data outside of work.