{n}.bora's Top Articles: 6th February

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Topics covered by some of our top articles for this fortnight include the idea of innovation theatre (which can explain why innovation efforts don’t work at some companies), taking on the otherwise daunting task of introducing automation to a workforce, and an example of how AI can be used to enhance - rather than replace - traditional crafts. 

As ever, {n}.bora can help your organisation negotiate any of the topics raised, so please feel free to get in touch with us.

 

Business:

Technology:

Advice:

AI:

Something Great:

  • In a fantastic example of how new technology can be used to enhance traditional crafts rather than replace them, this BBC News article looks at how AI is being used  to write the code used to weave Kashmir’s traditional rugs: 
    https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-67650613

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