This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Pooja Chhabria, Digital Editor, World Economic Forum The year 2024 marks the biggest year for elections worldwide. While Bangladesh and Taiwan already elected their leaders earlier this month, upcoming elections in major democracies, including the United States, India and the United Kingdom, became […]The big election year: how to stop AI undermining the vote in 2024
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Pooja Chhabria, Digital Editor, World Economic Forum The year 2024 marks the biggest year for elections worldwide. While Bangladesh and Taiwan already elected their leaders earlier this month, upcoming elections in major democracies, including the United States, India and the United Kingdom, became […]The Gutenberg Parenthesis: how does studying 500 years of the printing press help us tackle the era of AI?
January 29, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Ewan Thomson, Senior Writer, Forum Agenda As we enter the age of artificial intelligence and the internet, what can a printing press from 1450 teach us about how these technologies will develop and shape our societies? As journalist, professor […]A majority of workers want AI training from their companies. We must empower them
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Denis Machuel, Chief Executive Officer, Adecco Group It is hard to think of another technology that has become so ubiquitous in such a short space of time. In little more than nine months, the use of generative artificial intelligence […]How using genAI to fuse creativity and technology could reshape the way we work
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Chris Hamill-Stewart, Writer, Forum Agenda, Spencer Feingold, Digital Editor, World Economic Forum In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, the fusion of creativity and technology is reshaping how we work like never before. Within the telecommunications, media and entertainment industries, people […]Quantum-secure financial sector: 4 principles to inform global regulatory approaches
January 23, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Filipe Beato, Lead, Centre for Cybersecurity, World Economic Forum, Giulia Moschetta, Research and Analysis Specialist, Centre for Cybersecurity, World Economic Forum, Pavle Avramovic, Manager, Emerging Tech & Research, Data Technology & Innovation, Financial Conduct Authority, Charlie Markham, Senior Associate, Emerging Tech […]Large language models and moonshots: Are you thinking too big?
January 23, 2024 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Lukas Biewald, Chief Executive Officer and Founder, Weights & Biases Large language models (LLMs) are transforming how we do business today. Trained on vast, diverse datasets, these artificial intelligence (AI) models respond to human inputs (or prompts) with remarkable […]How companies – and their people – can accelerate generative AI use in 2024
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: May Habib Generative AI looks set to continue to be a force in the year ahead, making 2024 the year of proof for this new technology. The biggest proof point for businesses, of course, will be the actual […]Why effective cybersecurity and risk management are crucial for business growth
January 10, 2024 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Jay Chaudhry, Chief Executive Officer, Chairman and Founder, Zscaler Disruptive technologies, such as mobility, cloud, IoT and AI, have fundamentally changed our lives. They have transformed how we live and work in ways we could have never imagined just […]What is ‘Industry 4.0’ and what does it mean for front-line workers?
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Charlotte Edmond, Senior Writer, Forum Agenda First there was steam. Then there was electricity. Early automation followed. Now we are in the fourth industrial revolution – and this time it’s digital. The manufacturing sector is at the confluence of […]8 ways AI is helping tackle climate change
January 5, 2024 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Victoria Masterson, Senior Writer, Forum Agenda The power of artificial intelligence (AI) to process huge amounts of data and help humans make decisions is transforming industries. As one of the world’s toughest challenges, combating climate change is another area where AI […]Using smartphones to boost digital literacy among India’s rural communities
December 28, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Siddhant Sachdeva, Co-founder, Rocket Learning, Ayushree Gupta, Founder’s Office, Rocket Learning Teaching daycare workers in rural India to use smartphones and basic apps can start them on a path of continuous learning when it comes to digital literacy […]Why open-source is crucial for responsible AI development
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Rahul Roy-Chowdhury, Chief Executive Officer, Grammarly Artificial intelligence (AI) is the most powerful technological force shaping our world today. It has enormous potential to improve lives, from optimizing global supply chains to speeding up the drug discovery process. […]Why securing the OT environment against cyberattacks is vital
December 22, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Shunichi Miyanaga, Chairman of the Board, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Despite existing frameworks to secure operational technology (OT) environments, cybersecurity controls often ease or are overlooked during key lifecycle phases, such as Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), […]How digital connectivity can empower MSMEs
December 21, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Mats Granryd, Director-General and Member of the Board, GSMA, Ling Hai, Co-President, Asia Pacific, Europe, Africa and South America, Mastercard According to the United Nations, micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs), both formal and informal, make up over […]How is AI reshaping the travel experience?
December 19, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Jane Sun, Chief Executive Officer, Trip.com Group In the dynamic landscape of travel, artificial intelligence (AI) stands as a beacon of transformation, reshaping our journey from the moment we decide to explore the world. In building an AI ecosystem […]How to cope with cyber extortion from ransomware
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Jason Lee, Chief Information Security Officer, Splunk In today’s digital landscape, we face an ongoing and increasingly serious problem – the ever-present threat of cyberattacks. Among these digital threats, ransomware, though not a new issue, has grown into […]Meta rolls out default end-to-end encryption for its 1 billion users. Here’s what to know
December 13, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Spencer Feingold, Digital Editor, World Economic Forum Tech company Meta has introduced default end-to-end encryption for Messenger and Facebook.The secure communication method will be rolled out to all global users in the coming months.Meta says it took the […]3 things organizations must do to disrupt cybercrime
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Derek Manky, Chief Security Strategist and Global Vice-President Threat Intelligence, Fortinet Collaborative partnerships and collective cyber resilience are vital in the fight against global cybercrime.Organizations must also play an integral part in disrupting the ecosystem by creating a […]Why we need cybersecurity of AI: ethics and responsible innovation
December 6, 2023 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Sadie Creese, Professor of Cybersecurity, University of Oxford There are now many new AI-specific risks.Whenever we observe a new technology trend, we can expect harm potential to arise and opportunities for threats to monetize our use of technology.This […]3 essential features of global generative AI governance
November 29, 2023 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Ao Kong, Senior Programme Advisor and Chief of Resource Mobilization and Strategic Communications, United Nations Technology Bank for Least Developed Countries, Weiyue Wu, Researcher, University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School, Dr Shaoshan Liu, Member, ACM US Technology Policy […]Why we must ground the metaverse in the ‘humanverse’
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Devry Boughner Vorwerk, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, DevryBV Sustainable Strategies, LLC, Komal Dadlani, Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder, Lab4U The metaverse presents an opportunity for global progress, it enables humans to experience life in ways they could […]Generative AI: This is how you can use ChatGPT safely
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Ewan Thomson, Senior Writer, Forum Agenda Your new AI assistant will write poetry for you, generate ideas for your business, check your emails for mistakes and maybe even pass your MBA exam, albeit with only a B- average. […]How collective action will secure the metaverse
November 16, 2023 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Daniel Dobrygowski, Head, Governance and Trust, World Economic Forum, Rebecca Ivey, Head of Global Collaboration Village, World Economic Forum, Paolo Dal Cin, Global Lead, Accenture Security, Accenture In an era marked by the increasing integration of digital experiences […]4 ways AI can super-charge sustainable development
November 14, 2023 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Claudia Ukonu, Growth Lead, Uplink, World Economic Forum In a dynamic era marked by relentless change, the intersection of AI and sustainable development stands as a beacon of hope, poised to redefine our collective response to urgent global […]How are CBDCs different from cryptocurrencies and stablecoin?
November 10, 2023 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Sandra Waliczek, Blockchain and Digital Assets, World Economic Forum Rising numbers of countries are considering central bank digital currencies (CBDCs), but how are they different from cryptocurrencies and stablecoins?The main difference between CBDCs and cryptocurrencies is that CBDCs […]The ransomware warning sign we should all have on our radar
November 9, 2023 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Wallis Romzek, Principal Data Scientist, SpyCloud In 2023, over 80% of companies were affected by ransomware in the preceding 12 months.By looking more closely at how ransomware attacks happen, we can spot warning signs sooner and act on […]Closing the AI confidence gap will help us harness its full potential
November 7, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Harold Pradal, Chief Commercial Officer, BSI Artificial Intelligence’s use and expansion is a near-inevitability in many industries around the world — and it holds great promise in all of them.But many people today remain skeptical of AI, an […]Generative AI holds great potential for those with disabilities – but it needs policy to shape it
November 6, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Yonah Welker, Explorer and Board Member – EU Commission projects, Yonah.org Generative AI-based systems can support people with disabilities by fueling existing assistive technology ecosystems and robotics, learning, accommodation and accessibility solutions. Ultimately, Generative AI can empower broader […]An interview with ChatGPT about managing the risks of generative AI
November 6, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Nelson Novaes Neto, CTO , C6 Bank, Keri Pearlson, Executive Director, Cybersecurity, MIT – Sloan School of Management Generative artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to radically change the way we work. In some cases, it is expected […]How data centres and new power semiconductor technologies can support decarbonization
November 3, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Adam White, Division President Power & Sensor Systems, Infineon Technologies Every action we make online generates more data, meaning data centres play a critical role as the backbone of the internet.Data centres already heavily impact the world’s carbon […]Biggest-ever DDoS attack threatens companies worldwide, and other cybersecurity news to know this month
November 2, 2023 by Leave a Comment
1. Biggest-ever DDoS attack threatens companies worldwide Companies including Google and Amazon say they have fought off the world’s biggest distributed denial of service (DDoS) attack, but are warning internet users that these types of attacks could cause widespread disruption unless cybersecurity measures are stepped up. A DDoS attack aims to make a website unreachable […]How the management mindset needs to change, and other lessons for the digital transformation from Siemens’ CEO
November 2, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Andrea Willige, Senior Writer, Forum Agenda Siemens’ CEO Roland Busch believes the biggest challenge in business transformation is changing mindsets and empowering employees at all levels.Over 40% of workers’ core skills will change in the next five years, […]The double-edged sword of artificial intelligence in cybersecurity
October 27, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Deryck Mitchelson, EMEA Field Chief Information Security Officer, Check Point Software Technologies For businesses and individuals, AI is nothing short of a game-changer.AI is also starting to have a profound influence on the offensive and defensive sides of […]
