Artificial intelligence (AI) is a powerful technology that can enhance human capabilities, automate tasks, and solve complex problems. However, AI also poses ethical challenges that need to be addressed by researchers, developers, policymakers, and users. Some of these challenges include: These questions are not easy to answer, and they may not have a single orContinue reading “Will AI ever be ethical?”
Author Archives: James Wickham
How AI will affect UK local government in the next 10 years
Artificial intelligence (AI) is one of the most transformative technologies of our time. It has the potential to improve public services, enhance efficiency, and foster innovation. But it also poses significant challenges and risks, such as ethical, legal, and social implications. The UK government has recognised the importance of AI and has committed to developingContinue reading “How AI will affect UK local government in the next 10 years”
Upcoming blogs and features
A simple but, I hope, useful content to end the week with. Writing blogs / articles is something I really enjoy doing and I have been lucky in the last six months in that I have had content published by numerous organisations. I have a list of subjects to write about, but, I thought, whyContinue reading “Upcoming blogs and features”
The customer
The customer JPW Digital Services is very busy at the moment. We are assisting another consultancy with some big transformation projects in Local Government. The benefits of these projects will transform the organisations but, most importantly, help improve the lives of their residents with better services. You must always remember the endpoint – your customer.Continue reading “The customer”
Mindfulness and Change
The benefit of an early morning walk in the suburbs of West-London. Now my son walks himself to school, and by I getting up a bit earlier, I can now spend a bit more time on myself whilst still being home before he goes to school to ensure all is okay in the world ofContinue reading “Mindfulness and Change”
We need to KISS
We live in a world of abbreviations. My favourite abbreviation is KISS: K eepI tS impleS tupid The reason why it’s my favourite is, that, in the past, I have tried to make tasks complicated. For example, creating a plan with 100s of lines as I was afraid to leave tasks out / unrecorded. TheseContinue reading “We need to KISS”
In digital transformation, technology should be an afterthought—here’s why
I recently wrote an article for the HiveMind Network. The link is in the post. Let me know what you think.
Trust
Commuting. I haven’t done it for a while (other than a 10 sec walk to my desk). When I did it regularly, 50% of the time I enjoyed it. I was given time to walk and think. The other 50%, well; anyone who has experienced public transport in London will know where I am comingContinue reading “Trust”
A morning walk
I am getting up very early at the moment and going for long walks. I recommend it! It clears your mind for the upcoming day and, even in London, you can get to see the constellations. It grounds you and reminds you of where we are. And when the sun starts to set, well 🙂…
Innovation and Collaboration within the Cloud Industry
Synopsis Innovation is important as it is the place where ideas, new processes, improvements are nurtured. Technology can be used to aid this but should be used appropriately and purposefully. Ultimately, cloud technology can only benefit innovation as long as people collaborate and risks are able to be taken (in a safe environment). At the end of theContinue reading “Innovation and Collaboration within the Cloud Industry”