When computer scientist Tim Berners-Lee sent a memo detailing his idea of a "distributed hypertext system" on March 12, 1989, it was largely ignored by his colleagues at CERN, the European Organization for Nuclear Research. This is not surprising: CERN is a place where scientists build huge colliders, not a think tank for computer geeks. Why should they care about one man's curious idea to create an interlinked web of information? The answer was that he was trying to make their lives easier....

IBM has announced a tool to help businesses build trust in generative AI. Watsonx.governance comes online in December, with the promise that it will improve transparency and “explainability”. The product is already in Tech Preview, and interested parties can book a live demo via the website. IBM promises that the tool will give “company boards and CEOs” the reassurance that may be holding them back from introducing generative AI. “Watsonx.governance is a one-stop-shop for businesses that are...