The growth of Artificial Intelligence is bringing up ethical issues which should be discussed now, before they become real issues. The following article on World Economic Forum discusses 9 potential issues. https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2016/10/top-10-ethical-issues-in-artificial-intelligence/
NZ ranked fourth in global economic freedom rankings By Michael Dickison 2:58 PM Tuesday Apr 13, 2010 New Zealand is the fourth most economically free country in the world, according to rankings released by a US think tank and the Wall Street Journal. The Heritage Foundation's annual economic freedom index was released last week, with New Zealand moving up one position from fifth to fourth. While the United States was downgraded from "free" to just "mostly free", the conservative think tank had almost nothing but praise for New Zealand. " New Zealand continues to be a global leader in economic freedom," it said. The index covers 10 freedoms, from property rights to entrepreneurship, in 183 countries. The foundation says it bases its idea of freedom on the ideas of economics' founding father, Adam Smith , and advocates free market policies. New Zealand scored 82.1 out of 100, making it one of just seven countries above 80 cl...
Bitcoin, the world's first and most popular cryptocurrency, has come a long way since its inception in 2009. From its early days as a niche technology embraced by a handful of enthusiasts, it has now become a mainstream asset that is held by millions of people worldwide. As we look ahead to the future of Bitcoin, it is clear that this digital currency will continue to play an important role in the global financial system for years to come. One of the key factors that will drive the future of Bitcoin is its growing acceptance as a legitimate asset by mainstream investors. In recent years, a growing number of institutional investors, including hedge funds and asset management firms, have started to invest in Bitcoin as part of their portfolios. This trend is likely to continue as more investors become comfortable with the technology behind Bitcoin and the potential benefits that it offers. Another factor that will drive the future of Bitcoin is its use as a means o...
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