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The Economics of AI: Talent Before Technology

Transforming Today’s Organisations with Tomorrow’s Leaders Organisations are spending more than ever on AI, but true value lies not just in technology, but in talent and leadership that can guide its transformation. Organisations are investing heavily in AI, with adoption

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Which European Countries are the Most Active Online?

The Netherlands leads the field with a score of 9.01 – or 99.27 percent of residents – regularly using the Internet.  SEO agency Digital Climax analysed data from Eurostat to compare the percentages of individuals engaged in six categories of

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Asia Pacific’s Innovation Boom: Technological Titans are Emerging

Go east, young entrepreneur… The Asia Pacific region is a driving force in global innovation. Comprising a mix of established tech powerhouses and rapidly expanding economies, it is shaping the global start-up scene with its blend of ambition, government support,

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Lego-like Building Blocks from Recycled Plastic: Click to Win?

This playful idea could conceivably be a solution to our waste problem. But there are hitches… The global plastic epidemic has fed billions of tonnes of non-biodegradable trash into landfills and oceans over the decades — and we’re running out

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There’s an App for That…

Is the universal digitalisation of services turning consumers into unpaid admin staff? With a mobile application available for almost every conceivable task, are our lives becoming easier by the day? You might (unthinkingly) think so, if that isn’t a contradiction.

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Global AI Governance: A Roadmap for Ensuring Humanity’s Future

As artificial intelligence rapidly transforms our world, the United Nations High-Level Advisory Body’s Governing AI for Humanity report outlines the critical need for a global governance framework. With recommendations focusing on inclusivity, human rights, and international cooperation, the report charts

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AI and the Democratisation of Financial Services: Navigating Opportunities and Challenges for Inclusive Prosperity

The financial services landscape is undergoing a significant transformation, propelled by technological advancements, regulatory reforms, and innovative fintech solutions. While traditionally dominated by large institutions serving a limited segment of the population, the industry is witnessing a shift towards greater

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The Stop Killing Games Campaign: Players Up in Arms About Loss of Online Support for Digital Worlds

Why are some companies cutting access to their online products, and can the gaming community fight back? In 2023, online gaming generated $406bn in revenue worldwide — 18 percent more than the music and movie industries combined ($338bn). But it’s

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‘Deep-Tech’ Founders-Turned-Investors Forge VC Powerhouse

‘We’re building the VC firm we wish we’d had as technical founders’. UK early-stage deep-tech VC firm SCVC focuses on tech start-ups coming from the UK’s world-leading academic institutions. Deep tech is a sector providing solutions to scientific or engineering

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Accenture: The Evolving Role of CEOs in Mitigating Cybersecurity Threats

In 2023, a complex, fragmented global geopolitical backdrop prompted a boost in the cybersecurity economy. It was propelled by the persistent threat of cyberattacks and a unanimous imperative to meet data-governance standards. This opened the divide between cyber-resilient businesses and

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