Author Archives: Steve Mahaley

AI-ming at the enemy

Posted on June 11, 2018 by Steve Mahaley

Last year Google used its AI ‘Deep Mind’ to create a simple game called ‘Gathering’.  The object is to gather more apples than your opponent.  They gave the AI the ability, however, to stun their opponent with a laser.  Watch … Continue reading →

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Starbucks and the impact of implicit bias training

Posted on May 29, 2018 by Steve Mahaley

Employees of Starbucks Coffee in the United States and Canada will receive “implicit bias” training. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graeme Roy Dr. Javeed Sukhera, Western University On Tuesday, Starbucks stores in the United States will close for part of the day to … Continue reading →

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People who live in diverse neighbourhoods are more helpful – here’s how we know

Posted on April 17, 2018 by Steve Mahaley

The Conversation – April 16, 2018   Shutterstock. Jayanth Narayanan, IMD Business School Whether or not diversity is a good thing is still a topic of much debate. Though many businesses tout the benefits of diversity, American political scientist Robert … Continue reading →

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