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The Robots Are Coming: ‘Waves of Innovation’ Event To Be Held at AT&T Stadium
Dallas-based Aircraft Tooling Inc. will be one of the companies attending the Waves of Innovation robotics event at AT&T Stadium November 15. [Photo: Business Wire] More than 20 automation companies are expected to take part in a “Waves of Innovation” event at AT&T Stadium in Arlington November 15—showcasing everything from sanding-and-polishing “cobots” to vision-guided robotic arms…
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Center for Data Innovation Applauds Introduction of National Quantum Initiative Reauthorization Act
WASHINGTON— The Center for Data Innovation today welcomed the U.S. House National Quantum Initiative Reauthorization Act. The Center issued the following statement from its senior policy analyst, Hodan Omaar: The National Quantum Initiative Act (NQIA) reauthorization bill illustrates how policy can support technology leadership. While we wring our hands about artificial intelligence, it is good…
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Illinois Tech Plans Innovation Hub in Chicago’s Fulton Market
The Illinois Institute of Technology has leased research space in Chicago’s Fulton Market district, becoming neighbors with the Chan Zuckerberg Biohub Chicago and other life science tenants. The Chicago university and developer Trammell Crow on Friday announced plans for Illinois Tech to open a 34,295-square-foot innovation hub in the 16-story building completed almost two years…
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Unmasking Artificial Intelligence: The Battle for Ethical Innovation and Accountability
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has rapidly changed everything we do, offering numerous benefits across various industries. From healthcare to finance, from transportation to entertainment, AI has made its presence felt, promising to usher in a new era of innovation and efficiency. However, as the power and influence of AI continue to grow, so do concerns about…
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How to navigate the Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer funding landscape
From: LAUNCH, the Center for New Ventures Researchers are invited to join LAUNCH for an insightful webinar intended to equip them with the knowledge and tools needed to harness the power of Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer funding. These programs help accelerate the trajectory of technology from the laboratory to commercial industry…
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Government leaders share strategies for embracing AI at federal innovation summit
Technology and innovation leaders from the Office of Management and Budget, the Federal Reserve, the Department of State, the U.S. Air Force, the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory and other agencies highlighted how artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing government operations and services at a federal forum on November 1. In a series of panel discussions at…
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Starbucks’ reinvention plan includes snacking and tea innovations,
Starbucks executives updated investors Thursday on the company’s long-term reinvention plan – a multi-pronged approach that includes store improvements, menu innovation, investment in digital rewards and loyalty, and global expansion. Sara Trilling, Starbucks executive vice president and president of Starbucks North America, said that the company will be investing $1 billion alone in 2024, across multiple categories…
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On the Brink of Utopia: Reinventing Innovation to Solve the World’s Largest Problems
Thomas Ramge is a non-fiction writer and keynote speaker. He is a Fellow at the Einstein Center Digital Future in Berlin and Alumni Senior Research Fellow at the Weizenbaum Institute for the Networked Society. Rafael Laguna de la Vera is an entrepreneur, investor, and a founding director of the Federal Agency for Disruptive Innovation (SPRIND).…
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How A Cyberattack Led To Innovation At Stillman College
Stillman College, located in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, established the Cybersecurity DEI Clinic in response to a 2017 cyberattack that crippled the historically Black institution for nearly a year. Research demonstrates that ransomware attacks cost U.S. colleges and universities more than $9.45 billion in 2021. The attack at Stillman led the community to realize the vast importance…
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What’s Stopping Companies Innovating – And How Can They Fix It?
It feels like we live in a world where companies are constantly innovating, but how can they be sure they’re investing in the right areas? To find out we spoke to innovation expert Ben Thuriaux-Aleman, a partner at management consultancy Arthur D. Little (ADL). Based on the latest version of ADL’s long-running benchmarking research, he…
