This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Karima Laaribi, a 6th year medical student from University of Casablanca. She is affiliated with the International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA), cordial partner of The Sting. The opinions expressed in this piece belong strictly to the writer and do not necessarily reflect IFMSA’s view on […]Xenobots: a groundbreaking development in the field of synthetic medical biology
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This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Karima Laaribi, a 6th year medical student from University of Casablanca. She is affiliated with the International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA), cordial partner of The Sting. The opinions expressed in this piece belong strictly to the writer and do not necessarily reflect IFMSA’s view on […]Carbon Emissions from AI and Crypto Are Surging and Tax Policy Can Help
August 16, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with IMF. Crypto mining and data centers now account for 2 percent of global electricity use and nearly 1 percent of global emissions, and their footprint is growing. Shafik Hebous, Nate Vernon-Lin What do crypto assets and artificial intelligence have in common? Both are power hungry. Because of the electricity […]Youth digital engagement crucial for achieving SDGs: Guterres
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This article is published in association with United Nations. As the world celebrates International Youth Day on Monday, the UN chief is emphasising the importance of empowerment and equality for young people to reach the ambitious Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Under the theme, From Clicks to Progress: Youth Digital Pathways for Sustainable Development, the Day focuses […]Smart Payments: Making Fiscal Transfers Just-in-Time
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This article is published in association with IMF. India’s fiscal framework involves substantial transfers from the union government to sub-national agencies, like states and the urban local bodies (ULB), and further downstream to businesses and citizens. In the current fiscal year, the Government of India (GoI), plans to transfer USD 266 billion, or 7% of India’s […]GSMA highlights Pakistan’s digital progress and potential to spur accelerated economic growth
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This article is published in association with United Nations. Islamabad, 7th August 2024: Pakistan is poised to unlock its economic potential through accelerated digital transformation, according to a new report, “Realising Pakistan’s Aspiration to become a Digital Nation,” launched today by the GSMA at its Digital Nation Summit Islamabad. The report underscores the country’s significant strides […]GSMA highlights Nigeria’s AI-driven path to economic growth and climate impact
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This article is published in association with GSMA. Agriculture and energy are among key sectors of AI opportunity in Nigeria as the African continent looks to untap almost $3 trillion of potential value by harnessing the new technology effectively 7th August 2024, Lagos: The GSMA has identified Nigeria as a pivotal player in the advancement of […]Poland to benefit from first EBRD sustainability-linked telecoms loan
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This article is brought to you in association with EBRD. The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is supporting the expansion of fibre-optic internet technology in Poland, by lending PLN 450 million (€100 million) to Fiberhost and INEA, a wholesale fibre broadband operator and retail telecom services provider that together form a leading Polish telecommunications […]Can South Africa G-20 Presidency Bring Public Finance into the Digital Era?
July 31, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with IMF. Cathal Long On July 18, 2024, President Cyril Ramaphosa gave a speech to open South Africa’s new parliament outlining the Government of National Unity’s priorities and plans for the next 5 years. Digital government enthusiasts will be excited about his use of the term digital public infrastructure (DPI) […]Commission approves amendment to German State aid scheme to support deployment of Gigabit networks
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, amendments to a State aid scheme to support the deployment of very high capacity broadband networks offering Gigabit speeds in Germany. The scheme was originally approved in November 2020 and was set to expire […]New GSMA ‘Handset Affordability Coalition’ will accelerate access to smartphones for low income populations worldwide
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This article is published in association with GSMA. Global Mobile Operators, the World Bank Group, ITU, and other global institutions come together to improve handset affordabilityfor lower-income populations. 10 July 2024, London: A new global coalition which will drive innovative solutions to boost handset affordability for some of the world’s poorest populations was today announced by […]Commission designates adult content platform XNXX as Very Large Online Platform under the Digital Services Act
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the Commission has formally designated XNXX as aVery Large Online Platform (VLOP) under the Digital Services Act (DSA). XNXX is an adult content platform with an average of more than 45 million monthly users in the European Union. This user number, which XNXX has […]Sweden: EU backs Tele2 to reach near-universal 5G coverage
June 27, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with European Investment Bank. The European Invest Bank (EIB) is providing Tele2 with a €140 million loan to support deployment of the 5G network and upgrade of 4G in Sweden. Tele2 will use the loan to roll out a state-of-the-art 5G mobile network in Sweden with the goal of reaching […]Mapping the World’s Readiness for Artificial Intelligence Shows Prospects Diverge
June 26, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with IMF. Giovanni Melina Artificial intelligence can increase productivity, boost economic growth, and lift incomes. However, it could also wipe out millions of jobs and widen inequality. Our research has already shown how AI is poised to reshape the global economy. It could endanger 33 percent of jobs in advanced […]UN chief warns of ‘cyber mercenaries’ amid spike in weaponising digital tools
June 21, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. At a Security Council high-level debate on evolving threats in cyberspace, convened by the Republic of Korea, Council President for June, Mr. Guterres underscored the transformative power of digital technologies. “Breakthroughs in digital technologies are happening at warp speed; digital advances are revolutionising economies and societies,” he […]Maturing Global Mobile Money Market Hits $1.4tn in Transaction Value
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This article is published in association with GSMA. New GSMA report finds mobile money is fueling economic growth and expansion of financial services in Sub-Saharan Africa. 19 March 2024, London: Mobile money services, particularly in West Africa, have seen exponential growth, with registered accounts doubling over the past decade, according to the 2024 ‘State of the […]China’s 5G market is set to add almost $260 billion to the Chinese economy in 2030 with connections set to top 1 billion this year
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This article is published in association with GSMA. At the Post-MWC Sharing Event in Beijing, leaders from the GSMA contextualised the significant role the mobile industry already plays in China’s economy 26 March 2024, Beijing: Ahead of the GSMA’s Post MWC Sharing Event in Beijing, the GSMA has launched the Mobile Economy China 2024 report. The […]Mobile Internet Adoption Accelerates Among Women in LMICs, but Further Action is Needed to Close the Gender Gap: GSMA
June 19, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with GSMA. 1.5 billion women in LMICs now use mobile internet, 785 million remain unconnected 15 May 2024, London: More women in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) are using mobile internet than ever before, 1.5 billion (66%) in total. In 2023, an additional 120 million women connected to the internet […]European Mobile Operators and GSMA Unveil a Pioneering Manifesto for Europe’s Digital Future
June 19, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with GSMA. A new digital infrastructure framework that fosters investment, innovation, and a harmonized digital market must be a priority in the next EU mandate Brussels, 20th March 2024: The GSMA and leading European mobile operators today announced the launch of ‘Connecting Europe to 2030: A Mobile Industry Manifesto for […]Fiscal Policy Can Help Broaden the Gains of AI to Humanity
June 18, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with IMF. Era Dabla-Norris, Ruud de Mooij The AI transition will require stronger social safety nets, investment in education, and tax systems that support human workers and mitigate inequality New generative-AI technologies hold immense potential for boosting productivity and improving the delivery of public services, but the sheer speed and […]3 ways manufacturers can build a culture of cyber resilience
June 10, 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: Blake Moret, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Rockwell Automation, Kiva Allgood, Head, Centre for Advanced Manufacturing and Supply Chains, World Economic Forum The manufacturing sector, an essential element of the global economy, encompasses diverse industries such as consumer […]Impactful AI: How tech leaders and social innovators are advancing AI for social good
June 5, 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: Daniel Nowack, Head, Global Alliance for Social Entrepreneurship, World Economic Forum Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a catalyst for innovation and societal change, potentially reshaping industries and addressing pressing social and environmental challenges. However, it also poses risks, including […]Why regulating AI can be surprisingly straightforward, when teamed with eternal vigilance
May 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: Rahul Tongia, Senior Fellow, Centre for Social and Economic Progress Artificial Intelligence (AI) is unlikely to destroy humanity, but it is already creating societal upheavals across industry, government, education and the creative arts. ‘Deepfakes’ are already being blamed […]How the Internet of Things (IoT) became a dark web target – and what to do about it
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Antoinette Hodes, Office of the CTO, Check Point Software Technologies The dark web has evolved into a clandestine marketplace where illicit activities flourish under the cloak of anonymity. Due to its restricted accessibility, it exhibits a decentralized structure with […]Solar storms hit tech equipment, and other technology news you need to 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: Sebastian Buckup, Head of Network and Partnerships; Member of the Executive Committee, World Economic Forum 1. Solar storms disrupt satellites and other tech The strongest geomagnetic storm in 20 years hit Earth on 11 May, causing disruptions to […]
How can GenAI be optimized for people and processes?
May 16, 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: May Habib, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Writer AI Generative AI (GenAI) innovations are coming fast and furious. Progress is happening at such a rapid pace that the barriers to entry — and adoption — are falling away, and […]This is how AI can empower women and achieve gender equality, according to the founder of Girls Who Code and Moms First
May 15, 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: Kate Whiting, Senior Writer, Forum Agenda For many working parents across the globe, the costs of childcare are so high, it can actually be unaffordable to go to work. In the UK, almost half of parents have gone into debt […]AI is changing the shape of leadership – how can business leaders prepare?
May 13, 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: Ana Paula Assis, Chairman, Europe, Middle East and Africa, IBM From the shop floor to the boardroom, artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as a transformative force in the business landscape, granting organizations the power to revolutionize processes and ramp […]Spatial computing: Why the future of the internet is 3D
May 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: Robin Pomeroy, Podcast Editor, World Economic Forum, Sophia Akram, Writer, Forum Agenda “I give it about two years to get mass adoption but what Apple has done is laid the groundwork to get us all used to the fact that […]5 ways to make the transition to Generative AI a success for your business
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Ana Kreacic, Chief Operating Officer of the Oliver Wyman Forum and Chief Knowledge Officer, Oliver Wyman, Michael Zeltkevic, Managing Partner and Global Head of Capabilities, Oliver Wyman Business leaders are devoting enormous amounts of capital and leadership attention […]UK proposal to ban smartphones for kids, and other technology stories you need to 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: Cathy Li, Head, AI, Data and Metaverse; Member of the Executive Committee, World Economic Forum Geneva 1. UK considers under-16s ban on smartphones Under-16s may soon be prohibited from purchasing smartphones in the UK. A government proposal to […]The cybersecurity industry has an urgent talent shortage. Here’s how to plug the gap
April 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: Michelle Meineke, Senior Writer, Forum Agenda A global shortfall in cybersecurity talent must be tackled rapidly. That’s the view of the World Economic Forum in its Strategic Cybersecurity Talent Framework white paper, which aims to rally millions of industry professionals to […]Quantum computing could threaten cybersecurity measures. Here’s why – and how tech firms are responding
April 24, 2024 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Simon Torkington, Senior Writer, Forum Agenda Emerging technologies are posing significant threats to cybersecurity protocols that protect our digital communications and sensitive data. At present, the main focus is on AI and its potential to facilitate ever more sophisticated […]Safety by design: Lessons in mainstreaming digital assets with resilience
April 22, 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: Valérie Urbain, Chief Business Officer, Euroclear Group; Member of the Board, Euroclear Not long after the inception of the locomotive railway were railway inspectors brought in to monitor its safety and new features such as signalling and sealed […]
