This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Nicholas Davis, Professor of Practice, Thunderbird School of Global Management and Visiting Professor in Cybersecurity, UCL Department of Science, Technology, Engineering and Public Policy, Mark Esposito, Professor, Thunderbird School of Global Management, Arizona State University & Landry Signé, […]‘Agile governance’ could redesign policy on data protection. Here’s why that matters
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Nicholas Davis, Professor of Practice, Thunderbird School of Global Management and Visiting Professor in Cybersecurity, UCL Department of Science, Technology, Engineering and Public Policy, Mark Esposito, Professor, Thunderbird School of Global Management, Arizona State University & Landry Signé, […]Machine learning can help protect urban water. Here’s how
April 29, 2022 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Shefali Rai, Project Specialist, C4IR India & Sanjiv Jha, Principal, Smart Infrastructure, Amazon Web Services Climate change has highlighted the importance of preserving freshwater as a resource.Effective infrastructure management in cities is vital to preserve water.Real-Time Sensor Networks […]Making the metaverse mainstream is about the user experience. Here’s why
April 26, 2022 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Jane Lu, Global Shaper, Taipei Hub, & Andrea Chang, Partner, NGC Metaverse Ventures; MBA Candidate at UC Berkeley, Haas School of Business, The metaverse – essentially a 3D version of the internet – is the next big thing […]Bold use of green tech can foster a new era of sustainable growth
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Philip Meissner, Professor ESCP Business School, Founder & Director European Center for Digital Competitiveness Decarbonizing green technologies can reconcile economic progress with the production limits of our planet.New green tech, from vertical farming to 3D printing and plant-based […]Privacy concerns loom large as governments respond to crypto
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. As governments around the world grapple with the implications of crypto’s explosive growth, many continue to explore the concept of central bank digital currencies (CBDCs).CBDCs could benefit consumers by enabling faster and cheaper payments, but they also pose significant risks that the public sector […]The metaverse is coming. Here are 4 things businesses can expect
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Victoria Masterson, Senior Writer, Formative Content The metaverse brings “tremendous opportunity” – but lots of work is needed first, Accenture says.This includes redesigning today’s internet from a “disparate collection of sites and apps” to a continuous 3D universe.BMW, […]Artificial empathy: the upgrade AI needs to speak to consumers
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Dhara Bhansali, Chief Marketing Officer, Allied Digital Services Artificial empathy allows brands to target individual consumer needs.AI can be used to analyze customer behaviour at scale for personalized insights.But artificial empathy still needs human input and interpretation to […]TradeTech has huge potential to boost trade – here’s what policy-makers should know
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Mikael Lind, Senior Research Adviser, Research Institutes of Sweden & Wolfgang Lehmacher, Operating Partner, Industrial Innovation Partners, Anchor Group TradeTech aims to ensure the efficient global exchange of goods.Policy-makers should consider global coordination and equal access to TradeTech […]Why artificial intelligence design must prioritize data privacy
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Einaras von Gravrock, Chief Executive Officer and Founder, CUJO AI Artificial intelligence is integral to developments in healthcare, technology, and other sectors, but there are concerns with how data privacy is regulated.Data privacy is essential to gain the […]New rules to boost cybersecurity and information security in EU institutions, bodies, offices and agencies
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the Commission proposed new rules to establish common cybersecurity and information security measures across the EU institutions, bodies, offices and agencies. The proposal aims to bolster their resilience and response capacities against cyber threats and incidents, as well as to ensure a resilient, […]People trust AI fake faces more than real ones, according to a new study
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Victoria Masterson, Senior Writer, Formative Content Fake faces created by AI are considered more trustworthy than images of real people, a new study has found.Researchers behind the study are calling for safeguards to prevent deep fakes.AI is presenting […]How ‘computer vision’ could change healthcare, retail and more
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Kay Firth-Butterfield, Head of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning; Member of the Executive Committee, World Economic Forum & Beena Ammanath, Executive Director, Global Deloitte AI Institute and Trustworthy AI/Ethical Tech Leader, Deloitte With applications in business, retail, healthcare […]8 technology trends for innovative leaders in a post-pandemic world
March 7, 2022 by 5 Comments
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: James Forsyth, Community Lead South Asia/ASEAN and Member Relations, Young Global Leaders, World Economic Forum COVID-19 has profoundly altered the way we live and work, and the way we consume.These changes have led to an explosion of new […]This is how to keep children safe online
March 2, 2022 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Anna Collard, SVP Content Strategy & Evangelist, KnowBe4 Africa What children are doing online has more bearing on their wellbeing than how much time they spend online.Parents, educators and children should be made aware of the emerging risks […]4 things you need to know about the metaverse this week
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Simon Torkington, Senior Writer, Formative Content This regular roundup brings you a selection of the latest news and updates on the development of the metaverse. Below you’ll find insights and opinions on how this emerging technology could transform […]IoT security: How we are keeping consumers safe from cyber threats
February 23, 2022 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. The lack of consensus around consumer IoT standards has raised concerns about security, privacy, interoperability, and equity.A multistakeholder coalition worked together to agree on IoT security requirements for consumer-facing devices.More than 100 organizations are calling on some of the […]3 ways technology can enhance training for unconnected farmers
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Dave Hale, Director of TechnoServe Labs, TechnoServe The scope and scale of digital transformation has meant that remote training is being increasingly adopted.Levelling the playing field for unconnected farmers to access training tools can be done by digitally […]How low-earth orbit satellite technology can connect the unconnected
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Claudia Marquina, Specialist, Strategic Communications, World Economic Forum Low-earth orbit (LEO) satellites can help connect the unconnected and bridge the digital divide.The race to deploy LEO satellite constellations is increasingly competitive and will require multi-stakeholder cooperation to deliver […]How “dig once” can democratize digital connectivity
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Corey Glickman, Global Head, Sustainability and Design Consulting Services, Infosys Reliable access to digital services should not be viewed as a privilege, but a necessity for social and economic well-being.Boosting digital connectivity requires governments, citizens, utilities and internet […]Why collaboration is key to scientific discovery
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Alessandro Curioni, Vice President Europe and Africa and Director, IBM Research Europe Collaboration has long been key to scientific discovery and innovation, in both academia and industry.The Stick to Science campaign is calling for there to be an […]Digital health can make healthcare more open, inclusive, and patient-centred. Here’s how.
February 11, 2022 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Belén Garijo, Chair of the Executive Board and Chief Executive Officer, Merck Healthcare stakeholders should collaborate to build a more open, transparent network of digital health ecosystems that puts the patient at the centre of care.A guiding set […]Will digital services remain in the vanguard of the global trade recovery?
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Johannes Fritz, Chief Executive Officer, St.Gallen Endowment for Prosperity through Trade & Simon Evenett, Founder, St.Gallen Endowment for Prosperity through Trade As rising shipping costs crimp trade in goods, trade’s contribution to the pandemic economic recovery is ever […]6 experts reveal the technologies set to revolutionize cancer care
February 4, 2022 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Carrie Liu, Project Lead, Health and Healthcare China, World Economic Forum Beijing & Ruma Bhargava, Project Lead, Fourth Industrial Revolution for Health, India, World Economic Forum, C4IR India Cancers and other noncommunicable diseases are widely considered significant threats […]What are low-carbon emitting technologies? An expert explains
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Alexander Sauer, Director, Institute for Energy Efficiency in Production (EEP), University of Stuttgart & Abhinav Chugh, Content and Partnerships Lead, Strategic Intelligence, World Economic Forum Access to affordable renewable energy and their deployment are key enablers for decarbonization […]The key to designing sustainable data cooperatives
February 2, 2022 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Sameer Mehta, Assistant Professor, Erasmus University, Milind Dawande, Mike Redeker, Distinguished Professor, University of Dallas at Texas, Liying Mu, Assistant Professor, University of Delaware. As an organizational form, data cooperatives empower individuals by giving them control over the […]Web3: The hype and how it can transform the internet
February 2, 2022 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Rebecca King, Engagement Lead, World Economic Forum The dominance of big tech over internet use and its control over personal data has led calls for the net’s decentralization.The third iteration of the internet – Web3 – will be […]Our children are growing up with AI. Here’s what you need to know
January 31, 2022 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Natasa Perucica, Research and Analysis Specialist, Cybersecurity Industry Solutions, World Economic Forum Younger generations are growing up interacting with artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms, yet little attention is paid to the impact of AI and related technologies on children.AI […]3 ways artificial intelligence could boost your cybersecurity
January 31, 2022 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Natasa Perucica, Research and Analysis Specialist, Cybersecurity Industry Solutions, World Economic Forum & Dmitry Samartsev, Chief Executive Officer, BI.ZONE Cybersecurity issues are widely seen as the greatest risk to company growth in the next three years.There is a […]Airships could boost internet coverage and help close the digital divide in Africa – and beyond. Here’s how
January 27, 2022 by 4 Comments
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Johny Wood, Writer, Formative Content Blimps (airships) are providing internet coverage to two islands in sub-Saharan Africa.The aerial signal connects with terrestrial Wi-Fi to boost download speeds.The system could be rolled out to other remote communities, helping to […]How blockchain accelerates small business growth and development
January 27, 2022 by 15 Comments
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Gabriel Bizama, International Policy Lead, Stellar Development Foundation Blockchain technologies are revolutionizing how small- and medium enterprises (SMEs) are approaching their businesses.In developing economies, blockchain payment solutions can bridge a gap and open new markets for many business […]Here’s how we can bridge the ‘data divide’ for a more equitable future
January 20, 2022 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Teresa Carlson, President, Chief Growth Officer, Splunk & Kriss Deiglmeier, Chief Social Impact Officer , Splunk Inc. Due to the ‘data divide’, data is predominantly used to create commercial value, rather than to solve pressing social and environmental […]Building an inclusive metaverse starts now. Here’s how
January 20, 2022 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Brenda K. Tsai, Chief Marketing and Communications Officer, DXC Technology Continuous delaying of a worldwide post-pandemic reopening has meant some form of virtual working is likely long-term.The metaverse can provide benefits to companies and workers alike, enabling collaboration […]How to address digital safety in the metaverse
January 17, 2022 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Cathy Li, Entertainment and Sport Industries, World Economic Forum & Farah Lalani, Global Coalition for Digital Safety, World Economic Forum With digital risks already being high, especially for vulnerable groups, safety risks could be more prevalent in the […]
