Since March 2020, Airmic has been issuing Friday Reading, a curated series of readings and knowledge resources sent by email to Airmic members. The objective of Airmic Friday Reading was initially to keep members informed during the Covid-19 pandemic. Today, Airmic Friday Reading has evolved in scope to include content on a wide range of subjects with each email edition following a theme. This page is a searchable archive of all the readings and knowledge resources that have been shared.
Can we trust AI? Text
Friday Reading Edition 165 (11th August 2023)
Ensuring safety of AI systems is paramount. The opportunities and dangers it introduces have been a hotly debated subject in tech circles for many years, but today, with the increased use of platforms like ChatGPT, these debates include a wider section of the public.
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Friday Reading Edition 165 (11th August 2023)
The world is growing more intricate, uncertain, and charged—as are the decisions CEOs face right now
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Friday Reading Edition 165 (11th August 2023)
Successful digital transformations may not be as elusive as you think. The best CEOs know up front what success looks like—and what stands in their way.
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Friday Reading Edition 165 (11th August 2023)
Artificial intelligence will affect organisations everywhere, and the greatest step forward for boards will be in terms of trust.
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Friday Reading Edition 165 (11th August 2023)
A new workforce transformation is upon us. AI is already disrupting industries and has the potential to dramatically increase worker productivity. Prepare your teams to transition toward AI and understand the opportunities and threats.
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Friday Reading Edition 164 (4th August 2023)
Europe is battling the effects of scorching weather, with June having been the hottest month on record in the 174-year history of temperature monitoring
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Wildfires in the UK Text
Friday Reading Edition 164 (4th August 2023)
Wildfires are becoming increasingly common in the UK and can cause harm and disruption to people, transport networks, rural areas and urban centres. How resilient is your organisation to wildfires?
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Friday Reading Edition 164 (4th August 2023)
Wildfire severity, spread and frequency have all increased because of climate change. There is a pressing need for technological innovation with artificial intelligence (AI) able to help to predict the riskiest locations and the best possible strategy to mitigate fire hazards.
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Yet more wildfires Text
Friday Reading Edition 164 (4th August 2023)
More than half of the global economy depends on the good health of the natural world.
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Friday Reading Edition 164 (4th August 2023)
Most regions in the Mediterranean will need to invest in adaptation. Forests can be made more resilient to wildfire risk by planting fire-resistant trees, reducing the amount of easily burning fuel available (such as leaf litter and brush), and even prescribed and controlled burning.
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