Tag: Op-Ed
The Federal Reserve seems content to play the waiting game
If there’s one thing you can say about Fed policymakers, it’s that they don’t make decisions on a whim. When the Federal Open Market...
Despite FCC ban, AI-powered deep fakes loom over elections
The Federal Communications Commission this month outlawed robocalls that use voices generated by artificial intelligence.
The 1991 Telephone Consumer Protection Act bans artificial voices in...
Reining in AI means figuring what’s feasible
Concern about generative artificial intelligence technologies seems to be growing almost as fast as the spread of the technologies themselves. These worries are driven...
Unlocking R.I.’s future with blockchain tech
In the ever-evolving landscape of technology, few innovations have captured the imagination quite like blockchain. A decade ago, the concept of a decentralized ledger...
The cloud can bridge the gaps during disruptions
The Washington Bridge closure that disrupted commutes and impacted local businesses in and around East Providence in December serves as a powerful illustration of...
AI chatbot’s success says a lot about humans
ChatGPT was launched in late 2022, ushering in what many have called artificial intelligence’s breakout year. Within days of its release, ChatGPT went viral....
Despite powerful technology, low-vision people still face workplace barriers
Imagine that you have low vision and you’re completing an online job application using screen reader software.
You get through half the form and then...
U.S. joining Pacific trade pact could aid R.I.
As globalization rises all over the world, there has been much debate over embracing free trade or leaning into protectionist measures. Recent developments with...
An opportunity on Arctic sea routes is slipping away
What if I told you that buying your Christmas presents and getting your deliveries from Amazon or Walmart could cost less in the future?...
Solar companies have to earn the trust of homeowners
For two years in a row, Rhode Island residents have been burdened with unprecedented electricity rate hikes as high as 47%. It’s no wonder...
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