Hope and fear surround emerging technologies, but all of us must contribute to stronger governance

• It’s been a big year for companies pushing the boundaries of technology – and not in a good way.

The Cambridge Analytica scandal led to a public outcry about privacy, the Commonwealth Bank’s loss of customer data raised concerns about cybersecurity, and a fatal self-driving car crash put the safety of automated systems in the spotlight.

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• The Conversation

These controversies are just the latest warning signs that we urgently need better governance of the technologies redefining the world.

There is a widening gap in knowledge between those creating and using emerging technologies and those we charge with regulating them.

Governance cannot be left just to the public sector – it is a job for all citizens.

Until now, we’ve…

• Hope and fear…