UQ Bachelor of Commerce and Economics alumnus, Fahim Khondaker, is one of the six BOSS Young Executives named for 2021. It was his involvement and critical thinking to help the plight of elderly citizens during the Royal Commission into Aged Care and Safety that made him stand out.
Three decades ago, when Queensland launched an investment fund to build a global portfolio of assets, it hired UQ alumnus Matthew McLennan, a local graduate, to help direct vast sums of capital around the world.
Trust is an issue when it comes to artificial intelligence (AI) according to a University of Queensland study that found 72 per cent of people don’t trust it. But the research found trust can be built in AI technology.
In Australia, over 7,150 thousand plastic bags go to landfill every minute, and less than 4 per cent of plastic bags are recycled. Yet, when plastic bag bans are introduced, governments have been met with significant backlash from consumers and retailers.
Research experts have developed an AI-driven approach that can be used as a model to analyse customer feedback and better understand customer feelings.
Thanks to greater computing power and rapid technology advances, information is being generated faster than even before. And while this brings many benefits to society, it also comes with challenges.
“Fake it until you make it!” It’s a mantra you’ve probably had to put into action at some point during your career. But what happens when you just can’t shake the feeling of self-doubt? You may be dealing with imposter syndrome. The encouraging news is, you’re not alone.
With the right planning, a business can build information resilience to make embracing new technologies less risky, according to technology leadership expert, Professor Shazia Sadiq.