I’ve previously discussed The Dark Side of Cryptocurrencies and to balance things out, I’ll now outline the bright side of cryptocurrencies. But just to recap, the two important downsides of cryptocurrencies are market manipulation and their use in illegal transactions. The following are the upsides of cryptocurrencies: Global appeal and…

Cryptocurrencies aren’t immune from being used in illegal transactions because they offer anonymity. They are safe havens and magnets attracting those who want to hide their financial transactions. In fact, this dark side of cryptocurrencies is one reason many are hawkish and dismissive of cryptocurrencies. I’ve partly discussed such concerns…

AI and Social Injustice As organizations start to deploy artificial intelligence (AI) systems, debate and concerns about bias in AI are gaining significance. Many ask if certain AI algorithms are biased, e.g., algorithms used in HR, criminal justice, facial recognition etc. Fundamentally, the statement that a certain AI system/algorithm is ‘biased’ itself is biased…

As more and more electric cars such as those made by Tesla emerge on the roads, people wonder about their impact on the environment. Electric cars are often perceived as cars with zero-emissions or cars with little or no impact on the environment, but is that really the case? The…