Growing Regulations, Skyrocketing Investment and “Seriously Lacking” Evaluations: Top Takeaways from Stanford University’s 2024 AI Index Report

AI has begun to surpass human performance on several benchmarks, including image classification, visual reasoning, and English understanding.  However, standardised evaluations are lacking, and a growing awareness of AI’s potential impact is growing along with a mounting pile of strict regulations. This is according to the Stanford University 2024 AI Index Report – an annual…

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UK AI Safety Summit Key Takeaways

  Waseem Ali, CEO of Rockborne     Amid great media fanfare, tech giants and key government figures came together earlier this month for the UK’s AI Safety Summit. The summit was the first of its kind and included key political figures such as US vice-president Kamala Harris and the UN Secretary-General António Guterres, as…

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The Rise of AI in the Workplace: Five Transformative impacts

AI Technology Integration into the Business Environment Artificial intelligence (AI) has seamlessly integrated into our daily lives and is revolutionising the way we work and conduct business. The workplace, in particular, has experienced a significant transformation as a result of the rise of AI technology and businesses are racing to capture its value. When AI…

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A Summary of Harnham’s 2023 US Salary Guide

A Summary of Harnham’s 2023 US Salary Guide Harnham’s 2023 US Salary Guide provides an in-depth overview of the US data job market. In the guide, we explore everything from average salaries to what candidates are valuing the most and the benefits they are looking for. The report paints a picture of resilience following a…

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Addressing the AI and Digital Skills Gap

The Artificial Intelligence (AI) space is booming, and companies clearly do not want to be left behind.   A study by SnapLogic revealed that “93 per cent of US and UK organisations consider AI to be a business priority and have projects planned or already in production.” However, despite businesses recognising the huge opportunities that…

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The Fastest Growing Sectors for Contract Work

The Fastest Growing Sectors for Contract Work Despite economic uncertainty across the globe, several sectors are continuing to experience growth, which has led to a steady flow of employment opportunities for Data & Analytics professionals. This is particularly for contract roles that require niche expertise and skills to complete specific, short-term projects. Which sectors have…

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The State of Contract Jobs in Data Analytics Across the US

The State of Contract Jobs in Data Analytics Across the US No matter where you stand on your preference for freelance versus permanent roles, there has certainly been a swell in the number of contracting Data & Analytics professionals in markets across the world. For example, in our New York office, in the first three…

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