From privacy to CO2 emissions: the implications of information technology Information technology seems to be playing an ever-growing role in our society. But while the positive effects are clear to see, the potential pervasive effects are not always as obvious. In a #HLF21 dialogue that … 01. Oct 2021 | By Andrei Mihai | 5 comments
NFTs: a game-changer for artists, or merely the latest exuberant tech craze? Mike Winkelmann, a digital artist known as Beeple was used to selling his work for peanuts. Here or there, he’d make $50 or even $100, but that was mostly it. But that all changed in … 19. May 2021 | By Andrei Mihai | 5 comments
Seven technology trends that defined 2020 This year was a challenging one on multiple fronts. From the pandemic itself to all the social and economic woes that it brought upon us, 2020 has been a tough nut to crack. Luckily though, … 29. Dec 2020 | By Andrei Mihai | 2 comments
Always keep a human in the loop This year’s Hot Topic discussed the opportunities and challenges around technological solutions for global health. As a by-product, a veritable treasure trove of tips has been created for innovators to ensure that future technologies are … 09. Dec 2020 | By Eva Wolfangel | 4 comments
What Role Can Computing Play in Battling the COVID-19 Pandemic? How can computing technology impact global health, particularly with regards to the COVID-19 pandemic? 2018 ACM Prize in Computing winner Shwetak Patel addressed this question on the second day of the Virtual Heidelberg Laureate Forum … 23. Sep 2020 | By Khari Douglas | 0 comments
Beyond what we imagined – Interview with Peter Naur Andrew Carmichael, guest blogger HLF15. I am lucky to have had the opportunity to speak with Peter Naur, who was awarded the Turing Award for “fundamental contributions to programming language design and the definition of … 27. Aug 2015 | By Guest blogger | 2 comments
Foghor Tanshi – This Year’s Women In Technology Pass-It-On Award Winner and HLF Attendee The Anita Borg Institute is a non-profit organization “on a quest to accelerate the pace of global innovation by working to ensure that the creators of technology mirror the people and societies who use it.” … 26. Aug 2015 | By Gail Carmichael | 0 comments