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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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Accenture: Embracing Cloud Based Operating Models
Five Actions for Organisations in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA)—the Middle East’s largest economy—has embarked on the cloud adoption journey later in comparison to other economies in the region. However, they have a historic
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Avoid the Sucker-Punch of Online Scammers — Keep Your Guard Up!
Experts reveal how businesses and sellers can spot online payment fraud. When it comes to e-commerce, shoppers aren’t the only ones vulnerable to scams. Businesses and sellers are targets, too — so know thy enemy, whoever you are. Anyone involved
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The Role of the Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer (CAIO)
Embracing The Decade of Productivity As we usher in the “decade of productivity” driven by advancements in artificial intelligence (AI), organisations face an imperative to accelerate their transformation journeys. The Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer (CAIO) emerges as a pivotal leader
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