In the previous articles on smart buildings and their risks, we’ve explored what we mean by ‘smart buildings’ and outlined what they have to offer to the commercial built environment. We have also touched on why the issue of data Read more…
This is the second of three articles produced collaboratively by Dr Sophie Taysom, an independent consultant at Keyah Consulting, and Dr Sue Chadwick, a Strategic Planning Advisor at Pinsent Masons LLP, on smart buildings and data. In the previous article, Read more…
John Browne’s recent book “Make, Think, Imagine” asserts that “human knowledge is cumulative: as more people contribute to a network, more useful insights emerge”. The digital revolution is disrupting all aspects of our lives with both its scope and impact Read more…
Does housing affect health? We know in the UK that there is a significant shortfall in housing. The Housing Federation puts this figure as an annual shortfall of 340k homes a year just to meet requirements. In addition to this, Read more…
Artificial Intelligence (AI) and machine learning are increasingly being used across healthcare. From diagnostics to targeted treatments, there is emerging evidence of clinical benefit. However, challenges remain, not least the lack of robust governance, regulations, and standards, to ensure applications Read more…
There’s been a flurry of activity in the world of AI in health and social care over the last couple of years. A quick search of google came up with 109,000,000 results. And so, if you, like most of us, Read more…
There’s been a lot in the media about AI in health and care over the last two years. While there is some really exciting work going on, and a clear focus from government, how much of this is hype? And Read more…
In the era of techlash, there’s a growing unease about the power and influence of large tech companies. The concern runs deep. At the heart is the perception of how tech monopolies, think Facebook and Google, are seen to distort Read more…
At a recent Melting Pot Lunch, I had the opportunity to lead a discussion on Artificial Intelligence (AI) in health and care, ethics, and if the future is unethical. Melting Pot Lunches are run by Kaleidoscope Health & Care. Kaleidoscope Read more…
The Francis Crick Institute is a remarkable building, designed to encourage collaboration, innovation, and transparency in biomedical research. The Institute’s purpose is clear – to improve the health and wealth of the UK though the life sciences. And it was Read more…