The auditors themselves also don’t have a clear reason to be as critical as necessary—especially if the company they’re auditing is the one writing the check. It’s a mistake to assume that analyzing algorithms is a purely mathematical process with an objectively correct answer—there are countless subjective choices in each specific audit. These choices can easily tip an audit towards a favorable view of the client. If there isn’t a market incentive or governmental backstop to prevent that, this will happen far more often than it should, and algorithmic auditing won’t be as effective. … [Read more...] about Independent auditors are struggling to hold AI companies accountable
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Shutterstock makes a $75 million bet that the future of photography won’t always involve cameras
For CEO Stan Pavlovsky, it’s a sound business strategy: He expects the move to add about 2% to 3% to Shutterstock’s overall revenue. But it also raises questions about the blurring divide between fact and fiction in an era of of deepfakes and “cheap fakes.” Will 3D models proliferate, just making it harder for consumers to tell the difference between what’s real and what’s fake? … [Read more...] about Shutterstock makes a $75 million bet that the future of photography won’t always involve cameras
5 ways to ask your boss for more flexibility at work
Perform extraordinarily. Asking for any kind of flexibility must be based on delivering great results and having a positive track record. Work is an exchange and we humans value reciprocity—we give to get. So, if you’ve proven your skills and made a great contribution to-date, you’ll be in a strong position to ask for flexibility. If you’re having trouble showing your engagement, it may be wise to shore up your performance before you make requests. Deliver a straightforward request. Be sure you’re prepared with specifics. Rather than suggesting in a general way that you’d like more flexibility, provide details. Maybe you want to work from home mornings before 9 a.m., or perhaps you want to request a second monitor or you would like the freedom to work on another part of your company’s campus sometimes, away from your workstation. Whatever your desire, be specific. Also suggest a trial period. Often, leaders are more open to trying a flexible … [Read more...] about 5 ways to ask your boss for more flexibility at work
3 ways communication will change after the pandemic
Speaking from a stage in front of an audience is easier because it allows for immediate feedback—you will be able to see who you’re talking to and how they are responding in real time. You will know who is absorbing your words and reacting to your message. No need to scroll through pages and pages of people whose reaction may have happened up to 10 seconds earlier due to lag time. It will also be easier because if your tech fails or your PowerPoint does not want to cooperate, you can improvise and make up for it in the moment. … [Read more...] about 3 ways communication will change after the pandemic