When the $2.75 billion Digital Equity Act funding was abruptly cancelled this spring, rural Americans lost critical support for digital access — and with it, pathways to telehealth and modern jobs.
Big AI” may grab headlines, but it’s “small AI”—targeted, accessible systems—that holds real-world potential for developing countries.
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Can AI become your startup co-founder? This video examines if artificial intelligence can truly partner in building a business — from ideation to execution.
Tim Berners-Lee, creator of the World Wide Web, is on a mission to reclaim it from Big Tech — advocating for a fairer, user-controlled internet where people truly own their data.
Millions now rely on AI assistants not just for search, but for decisions, creativity and daily routines — turning from novelty into everyday personal tools.
Experts say Trump’s new pharma tariffs are unlikely to affect India in the short term, as the country’s drug exports rely less on U.S. markets and more on cost-efficient global supply chains.
Will becoming a boat captain protect me from AI disruption? This video dives into whether steering a vessel could be one of the jobs AI can’t easily replace.
Nvidia is investing $5 billion in Intel and the two firms will co-develop chips for PCs and data centers — a bold alliance in the semiconductor world.
I tried launching an AI-powered side business — how simple is it really? This video explores the hurdles, surprises and real effort behind turning AI promise into entrepreneurial reality.
It’s time for some game theory.
Rinchen Bhutia left corporate life to start a cloud kitchen in 2023; today he runs two Kolkata restaurants with 500K+ followers, reflecting India’s booming digital growth and tech momentum.
Digital Planet’s “Burn-to-Earn Index” reveals how nations balance digital growth with CO₂ costs, ranking 126 economies and offering insights for sustainable tech, policy, and AI-driven futures.
A self-contradictory mix of U.S. policies may already be stimulating Chinese AI.
Trump’s 25% tariff on Indian exports and penalties over Russia ties spark debate on trade, diplomacy, and shifting India-US relations in Hindol Sengupta’s talk with Dr. Bhaskar Chakravorti.
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Tech giants are clamoring for more, not less, regulation because they know guardrails will facilitate innovation.
Advances in agentic artificial intelligence offer convenience but raise concerns about privacy and security.
Artificial intelligence is transforming our systems of access, knowledge, and trade relations in an already changing world order. Join us for an exclusive webinar with Digital Planet Chair Bhaskar Chakravorti, exploring the role of “trust” in AI, including concerns such as “artificial inequality,” the regulatory landscape, sovereign AI movements, trust gaps, disinformation, and AI in asymmetric warfare.
ICRIER featured Bhaskar Chakravorti and other experts discussing how Digital Public Infrastructure and AI can advance sustainable development through inclusive policy and innovation.
Digital work can be experienced as more dignified than the available alternatives – if rules and pay are fair.
Dean Bhaskar Chakravorti unpacks Trump 2.0—its bold economic agenda, crisis responses, impact on US-India ties, and what these shifts signal for America’s future power.
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Bhaskar Chakravorti outlines 10 urgent AI challenges—from deepening inequality to rising energy use—and urges leaders to act now with practical solutions before trust, safety, and inclusion are lost.
In our latest podcast, Ravi Shankar Chaturvedi, Member, Advisory Board, IPCIDE, is in conversation with Senior Fellow (Consultant) Puja Mehra as they explore the learnings for India from the digital transformations of the US and China.
AI can deepen societal gaps—“artificial inequality”—across six divides. Firms must act via tech, institutions, and markets to address this, with targeted steps suggested for each area.
Bhaskar Chakravorti highlights how AI can worsen social inequities and urges business leaders to address six key divides using tech, markets, and institutions to bridge gaps where policy falls short.
The Digital Evolution Index by Fletcher School maps tech progress in 125 nations. As AI widens gaps, digital growth slows post-pandemic, highlighting a global shift in innovation, inclusion, and policy.
Digital Planet’s latest Digital Evolution Index maps 125 economies, revealing a post-pandemic slowdown in digital growth. AI accelerates gaps, favoring advanced economies while inclusion stalls globally.
An interactive research platform offering scorecards and insights that track digital competitiveness and trust across economies, equipping decision-makers with tools to foster inclusive, AI-augmented, and data-responsible digital growth.
The Digital Evolution Index 2025 brings you an in-depth look at the global digital economy. We tracked 125 economies on key drivers to masure the global pace of digital evolution.
Trump’s tariff shockwave spooks markets and threatens India’s $77.5B exports to the US. With 90 days to renegotiate, India braces for impact while eyeing opportunities amid global trade upheaval.
An interactive research report that indexes trust in the digital economy and its evolution across 90 economies during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Why hasn’t the messianic urge for “efficiency” hit the tech industry?
Under the proposed rules, 18 countries — including close US allies such as the UK, Canada, Germany, Japan, and South Korea — will enjoy unrestricted access to chips for verified companies
Trump’s administration prioritizes AI deregulation, launches $100B Project Stargate, but faces competition from China’s cost-effective DeepSeek AI.
AI expert Bhaskar Chakravorti analyses the growing rivalry between the US and China on AI and Switzerland's possible role.
Join us on Feb 07, 2025 at the Joyce Cummings Center for a student-led symposium exploring how tech/AI is shaping the future of international business under new American leadership. Hear from top experts, discuss global trade, AI’s impact, and gain valuable insights.
Bhaskar Chakravorti explores the economic impact of Donald Trump’s potential return to the White House. He highlights global focus on Trump’s team and policies, analyzing their effects on international relations and economic strategies. The discussion offers key insights into challenges and opportunities ahead.
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India ranks 8th among 125 countries in digital evolution momentum per the Digital Intelligence Index 2024. Despite progress in digital inclusion, growth has slowed post-pandemic as people resume offline activities.
What Mark Zuckerberg’s change of heart on misinformation means for the world.
While India may be off the unrestricted list for now, analysts say its growing technological cooperation with the U.S. may shield it from some curbs
Share By Rachel Curry SearchGPT is already dubbed by some as the “Google killer” Arvind Jain, a former Google engineer and now CEO of the enterprise A.I. search platform Glean, never saw Google’s approximately 90 percent market share in online search as overtly anticompetitive—after all, Google always had a superior search product, Jain said. In recent years, however, innovation.
Klarna used an AI-generated CEO video to share financial updates, showcasing 23% revenue growth and AI investments. While innovative, experts warn such moves risk eroding trust in human connection.
U.S. fraud charges against Gautam Adani have shaken global ties, with Kenya, TotalEnergies, and others reevaluating partnerships. Allegations of bribery, investor deceit, and political ties intensify scrutiny.
The 2024 U.S. elections were plagued by disinformation, shaping voter perceptions on key issues like immigration and crime. As Trump’s second term begins, his disinformation machine seems poised to escalate.
Bluesky’s rapid growth, adding 1M users daily post-election, has sparked competition with Threads, Meta’s X rival. Both platforms now vie to fill the void left by X, adapting features to attract users.
U.S. authorities have charged Gautam and Sagar Adani in a $265M bribery scheme tied to solar contracts, threatening Adani Group’s global ambitions and investor confidence amid ongoing scrutiny.
Donald Trump made history on Tuesday night, becoming the first U.S. President in 120 years to return to power after being ousted following his first term.
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The Democratic nominees stated vision of AI policy in America is one that balances public safety and progress.
The world’s most powerful nation gnaws on its fingernails, there is some comic relief, few reasons for hope.
Arvind Jain, CEO of Glean, notes Google’s search quality is declining due to excess ads, especially on mobile. He sees increasing competition, though answer engines lack reliability, needing transparency for user trust.
The concept of Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) is gaining momentum globally, as countries seek to digitize essential services like identification, payments, and civil registration.
AI won big, but the prizes served as a reminder of what we could all lose.
Recent global crises in intelligence, health, and the military have influenced the evolution of data regulation locally and globally.
As polarization grows and tech platforms hesitate to take down misleading messages, false information is gaining traction, Fletcher School experts say
Is AI the mythical Formula 1 machine that will redefine the future? Or is it a non-starter subjected to a global hype cycle?
Innovation and a vibrant tech sector continue to give America a competitive edge.
Unlike other big tech companies, OpenAI is the for-profit subsidiary of a nonprofit overseen by the nonprofit’s board of directors. Many media outlets report that this arrangement could soon change.
OpenAI’s Search GPT introduces AI in the search engine market. Trust issues and transparency remain challenges for AI-powered engines. Competition in the search market may drive innovation and diversification.
Electing a new United States president is among the world’s most pivotal events. The outcome of this election will impact our lives for years, possibly even decades. One question weighing on many minds is how the two leading candidates’ tech policies will differ, particularly in this era of rapid technological development.
Is AI the mythical Formula 1 machine that will redefine the future? Or is it a non-starter subjected to a global hype cycle? At an event organized by the Center for Digital Transformation, Bhaskar Chakravorti deconstructed the global opinion on AI-powered tools and examined viewpoints on both sides of the debate.
Discover whether Kamala Harris could be the ‘AI Tsar’ in this engaging discussion with Bhaskar Chakravorti.
In the latest VIA Visionaries interview, Bhaskar Chakravorti discusses digital inclusion, the digital divide, and the 50th anniversary of the internet. He shares why digital inclusion is vital for underserved communities and how digital technologies can help address today’s challenges, offering tools for individuals to make a lasting impact.
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Generative AI (GenAI) offers productivity boosts but often falls short due to the need for human oversight and the blurred lines between potential and hype. Key challenges include accuracy, bias, and the importance of integrity. A focus on ethical, human-centered implementation is crucial for realizing GenAI’s true potential.
While not widely known, the vice president’s experience on this issue is substantial.
Bhaskar Chakravorti, once a game theorist, now leads research on the digital economy as dean of global business at The Fletcher School. He explores digital access, AI risks, and the transition from cash to digital payments through initiatives like Digital Planet and IDEA 2030.
Critics say a proposed change could allow large energy users to hide their true emissions.
Watch to understand the impact of the Israel-Palestine issue on the American presidential elections and how Biden’s unwavering support for Israel on the Israel-Palestine issue has become a major failure that alienates the Democratic base and young Americans.
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The saga unfolding at India’s high-profile startups Byju’s and Paytm raises doubts about the nation’s ability to compete with the US and China. Here is a deep dive into what went wrong.
In an in-depth conversation, Digital Planet Chair Bhaskar Chakravorti explores the shift in the global economy in a post-COVID-19 world with global strategist Olaf Groth, who co-authored The Great Remobilization. The book offers a comprehensive look at the evolving global business and geopolitical landscape.
US President Joe Biden’s decision to withdraw from the upcoming election has catapulted Kamala Harris into the national and international spotlight. Digital Planet Chair Bhaskar Chakravorti explores the key contentious issues Harris will face and some of the policy stands she must take to fortify her candidacy.
In this episode, Bhaskar Chakravorti delves into the toxic impact of deep fakes on the US election.
Despite a roaring economy, India is in the middle of an employment crisis: In a country with the world’s largest and youngest workforce, there are very few good jobs to be had.
Former President Trump’s announcement of Sen. JD Vance as his running mate has bolstered conservative support in Silicon Valley. Tech leaders like Elon Musk endorse Trump, marking a significant shift. Vance’s tech background and populist stance appeal to both tech and conservative circles.
After the Pennsylvania rally shooting, right-wing media blamed female Secret Service agents and DEI programs for Trump’s injury. This baseless claim highlights the rapid spread of partisan speculation on social media and increasing backlash against DEI initiatives.
With four months to go, can the party elevate a fresh new candidate who can take on Donald Trump?
A flurry of recent clips, many of them edited or lacking context, laid bare a major challenge for the president as he tries to persuade voters he has the energy for a second term.
Indian billionaires Ambani & Adani attended Modi’s 3rd term swearing-in. Their future is uncertain despite being central to Modi’s vision. Voters want “less BS, more jobs” and may force changes in the relationship between big business and politics.
The U.S. Congress missed an opportunity. Instead, it published a road map that fails to address the key challenges posed by new technologies
Economist Bhaskar Chakravorti warns of a crisis in a key Indian economic sector – and talks about where new growth could come from after the elections.
The 2024 Responsible Finance Forum in Fortaleza, Brazil will kickstart the conversations needed to spark systems-level change and achieve the responsible and equitable delivery of quality financial services, all while aiming to obtain the desired outcomes of safety, choice, trust, voice, and improve. Digital Planet is a thought partner for the session.
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Fabio Correa Xavier, CIO of São Paulo’s Court of Accounts, leverages AI to improve oversight of $100bn in government spending.
US scrambles to keep coal plants open for AI boom, risking clean energy targets. Can they balance next-gen power with a greener future?
In a digital landscape overrun by algorithms and A.I., we need human guides to help us decide what’s worth paying attention to.
The billionaire owner of X has increasingly been using his social media platform to criticize President Biden for his health and immigration policies, according to a New York Times analysis.
It is not just politicians and global celebrities who suffer the consequences of AI-generated images: they can affect anyone with a social media presence.
When India faced similar sponsored protests against CAA, NRC and blockade of national highways for months together in the name of ‘farmers protests’, the US was pontificating India on respecting dissent and democratic norms
Global elections test women’s power: War-torn Ukraine sees women rise in army, while Iran simmers with protests. Can a record number of women candidates translate to leadership gains?
Tufts University researchers explore “small” AI’s potential in Sub-Saharan Africa, where specialized models, trained on smaller datasets, can positively impact individual lives, like farmers in Kenya.
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Bhaskar Chakravorti and Anirudh discuss AI’s transformative role in India’s future, emphasizing its impact on healthcare and agriculture while highlighting public-private collaboration and digital competitiveness.
As AI advances, it confronts major trust issues due to concerns like disinformation, safety, ethical dilemmas, bias, and environmental impact. Addressing these challenges involves a unified strategy: training, empowering, and involving humans in AI oversight.
American universities face protests amid broader societal tensions, notably over the Middle East crisis and upcoming U.S. elections, raising concerns about global stability.
Meta and Google stand ready to reap a TikTok ban’s rewards.
Sub-Saharan Africa’s agriculture, dominated by smallholders, struggles with low productivity. AI tools like Crop AI offer scalable solutions, potentially generating $6.1 billion in revenue, impacting millions of farmers, and advancing education, aligning with sustainable development goals.
We are staring at an employment crisis, which could get worse. But with policy support that could change.
With India facing another election, establishing a Ministry of AI is vital for economic leverage and national security against technological warfare.
Narendra Modi, challenging tradition with innovation, flaunts his recycled plastic vest, embodying contradictions as he shapes India’s destiny.
The BRICS group exists in a symbiotic relationship with the Western-led global institutions while engaging in new economic initiatives. Yet it can only become a real alternative if it improves the conditions of the Global South.
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Amid war, Ukraine’s tech adapts: from service-led to aiding efforts & planning Smart Ukraine. SET’s Iryna Volnytska trains women; Bhaskar Chakravorti studies the shift.”
Affordable Connectivity Program ending soon due to funding depletion, impacting 18.4M users. Lifeline support offers $9.25 off for eligible participants.
Regulatory panic could do more harm than good. Rather than poor risk management today, rules should anticipate the greater risks that lie ahead.
Having a digital currency could make payments more efficient, but critics have raised privacy concerns.
Food security is among the most pressing issues facing the world today. The International Fund for Agricultural Development’s (IFAD) 47th annual meeting will be held on February 14 and 15. Bhaskar Chakravorti joins IFAD’s Governing Council for an in-depth discussion on innovating for a food-secure future.
Deloitte & Fletcher School’s study reveals strategies for enhancing investor trust in sustainability disclosures, highlighting the critical role of reliable data and the growing importance of sustainability in investment decisions.
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Amazon’s iRobot deal collapse led to CEO’s departure and layoffs. Echoing Adobe’s Figma setback, it sparks concerns in the startup realm about exit challenges for specific firms.
In 2023, AI’s breakthrough led to Big Tech dominance. Regulators, aiming to protect, unintentionally fueled accelerationists’ power, raising consolidation risks.
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AI power shifts globally impact prioritized applications, societal benefits, economic sectors, data for training algorithms, biases inclusion, and innovation versus safeguards balance. 25 nations compete for AI leadership.
As the Global AI race intensifies, we mapped emerging AI leadership across data, rules, capital, and innovation.
The board is supposed to stop OpenAI from veering from its mission of building technology that benefits humanity.
In an exclusive interview with Business Insider Africa, Bhaskar Chakravorti, Shamina Singh, Jordan Fabyanske, and Robin Miller provided valuable insights into the complexities of the African job market and potential pathways to overcome its challenges.
AI Culture conference featured a thought-provoking debate between Bhaskar Chakravorti and Philippe Beaudoin, skillfully moderated by Marc Nicholson. Hosted by Quilt.AI, the event, led by CEO Anurag Banerjee and co-founder Angad Singh Chowdhry, explored the dynamic landscape of artificial intelligence.
OpenAI’s Sam Altman’s uncertain move to Microsoft prompts talent poaching. Industry’s AI integration race intensifies, impacting consumers. Experts caution about autonomous AI’s unpredictable future, raising concerns over relinquished control.
OpenAI, once poised for a major IPO, faces a crisis as its CEO and president leave for Microsoft. This self-inflicted turmoil sparks staff resignations and raises questions about Microsoft’s dominance in AI. OpenAI’s future appears uncertain, marked by talent loss and energy depletion.
This article highlights how the BRICS
group is falling short of their aspiration to be a champion of the Global South. Mihaela and Ravi explore how the group can shoulder responsibilities commensurate with its weight and heft, and deliver the greatest good for the greatest number in the Global South.
India aims for a $32 trillion GDP by 2047, eyeing the world’s second-largest economy by 2075. Rising incomes, demographic shifts, and a 26% Rich segment by 2047 drive growth. Indian B2C seeks global expansion, facing challenges for opportunities across industries.
Twitter X, led by Musk, faces escalating hate speech and misinformation, causing a decline in user visits and ad revenue. Musk’s controversial decisions raise concerns about the platform’s commitment to its values, notably during the Israel-Hamas conflict.
AI tools like GPT-4 and Bing greatly enhance productivity across tasks, with a projected $4.4 trillion annual impact. Studies highlight benefits in organization and efficiency. However, the impact on creative work remains uncertain, prompting a need for redefined productivity metrics.
On the sidelines of the 78th UNGA, Digital Planet co-hosted a panel discussion with Mastercard on the opportunities and challenges in the digitalization of government programs and services and how public-private partnerships can deliver on the promise of a more transparent, inclusive, efficient, and resilient governance and help bridge the gap between citizens and governments.
Join us on October 12 to celebrate a watershed moment in technology. The first call from a mobile phone was made 50 years ago. Since then, the cellular phone has gone from a communicator to a life assistant. Bhaskar Chakravorti will moderate the speaker panel.
IDEA 2030 Council members Ravi Shankar Chaturvedi and David Porteous collaborated with Priya Vora and Peter Rabley on this timely piece about why Digital Public Infrastructure matters in emerging markets.
The Federal Trade Commission & antitrust lawsuit against e-commerce giant Amazon.com Inc. looks to be stronger than expected, but it will still be a tough slog.
Meta unveils “Meta AI”, a chatbot for its platforms, challenging OpenAI’s ChatGPT. Powered by Bing, it merges with Instagram, WhatsApp, Messenger, and introduces celebrity chatbots.
The FTC filed an antitrust lawsuit against Amazon on Tuesday, the highest-profile case yet in the agency & attempt to rein in Big Tech.
There is growing consensus that digital payments can facilitate financial transactions and help boost economic growth in both developed
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Nations have long invested in physical infrastructure: the walls, bridges, highways and other structures that support everything we do. In today’s technological age, there is an equal need to enhance the digital architecture necessary to carry the online load.
Biden joins G20 in India; PM Modi seeks global prominence. Concerns over civil liberties under Modi’s leadership. Experts from Tufts & Yale discuss.
India’s economic rise seems promising with drivers like demand, supply, policy reforms, and geopolitics, but challenges remain.
Landing on the moon’s south pole was a considerable technological achievement. But realizing Narendra Modi’s dreams of industrial supremacy will require getting over a series of roadblocks.
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A new survey says many executives underestimate the impact of climate change. Associations have an opportunity to change the conversation.
Despite recent extreme weather, just 19% of CEOs think of climate change as a serious risk to business, per a PricewaterhouseCoopers survey.
In this interview, Bhaskar Chakravorti discusses the importance and future of digital public infrastructure with Hindol Sengupta.
India’s watchdog concludes 3-year Adani probe. Expectations of mild impact on Adani Group due to weak investigation and complex corporate laws. Adani denied wrongdoing. Sebi faces pressure. Potential for minimal to groundbreaking outcomes in report.
AI’s impact on elections, healthcare, jobs, and more dominate headlines. Global AI regulation lacks clarity; EU’s risk-based approach stands out. Uncertainty surrounds AI’s effects, posing challenges for oversight. Balancing innovation and control is key amid geopolitical concerns.
The Fletcher Political Risk Conference hosted a discussion between Professor Chris Miller, author of “Chip War: The Fight for The World’s Most Critical Technology,” and Dean of Global Business Bhaskar Chakravorti.
We studied the role of Systems Orchestrators in driving systemic changes on the ground to boost digital ecosystems and create jobs. We found that these orchestrators bring distinct advantages to transforming perceptions in the region.
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Regulating artificial intelligence to protect U.S. democracy could end up jeopardizing democracy abroad.
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A new report from the McKinsey Global Institute says some will lose their jobs and low-wage workers are the most likely to be hit.
The social media giant is doubling down on its open source approach, in contrast to Google, Microsoft and OpenAI
According to the latest Henley Passport Index, India has visa free access to 57 countries around the world. But what does this mean for the world’s most populous country and its access to foreign nations? How powerful is the Indian passport?
FL Gov. DeSantis’ campaign shared a video on Twitter using AI-generated images of Trump hugging Fauci to criticize his decisions. Real and fake images were blended, making it hard to distinguish.
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Clickbait aside, leaders should pay attention to predictions about the future of work. Here’s why they’re important — even when they miss the mark.
AI disrupts work, promising productivity but risking job loss and income inequality. Research may focus on wrong problems, missing chances to aid humanity.
Threads arrival sparks speculation on Twitter’s future, Bhaskar Chakravorti shares insights in Scripps News interview.
Bhaskar Chakravorti discusses Threads, Twitter’s rival, and its connection to Instagram, fueling rapid growth and Elon Musk’s response.
A look at how previous waves of digital technologies affected workers offers some insight into AI’s potential impact in the years to come.
The industry already struggled to recruit a diverse workforce. Last week’s ruling could make things worse.
Can AI be humanity’s savior rather than its threat? Explore the potential of AI in the pandemic response and the challenges that lie ahead.
The tech gurus have challenged each to a fight after a years-long rivalry.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Joe Biden look to deepen their ties during Modi’s visit to the U.S.
Virtual symposium on climate & sustainable development in India with Amitabh Kant, William Bissell, & Rachel Kyte, moderated by Gaurav Dalmia & Bhaskar Chakravorti.
Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg clash as their respective companies, Meta and Twitter, compete in the social media space.
New digital technologies have been a constant for workers over the past few decades, with a mixed record on the economy and individuals’ daily lives. AI’s effect will likely be just as unpredictable.
The Facebook parent company is betting that more job security and innovations in artificial intelligence will boost the internal mood as well as the company’s bottom line
In America, India’s most famous ‘heir’ pulled back the curtain, seemed more accessible. His message of tolerance was welcome, but the Congress leader was short on specifics.
We went behind the numbers to provide you with insights into Japan’s approach to aid. Plus, Uganda’s anti-gay law potential aid fallout, the new boss atop the World Bank, and what are AfDB’s spending priorities?
The cost of operating the systems is so high that companies aren’t deploying their best versions to the public.
The Indian-born former Mastercard executive has a fanbase across the financial world who are convinced he can deftly reform the World Bank for the modern era. But it's a time of polycrisis and competing demands, making it a tough task.
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A half-dozen current and former employees told The Washington Post that they worry new layoffs this week could endanger content moderation.
Innovative businesses are key to sustainable development. This research highlights three companies: Husk Power Systems (sustainable energy), Nexsis (solar panels for essential services), and ThredUp (secondhand e-commerce). Insights emphasize the value of pay-as-you-go models, digital tech’s role in sustainability, women’s empowerment via regenerative tech, the need for government support in renewables, and maintaining consumer demand.
Discover how digital public infrastructure (DPI) is reshaping India’s economy & governance. Learn about 8 essential qualities for successful DPI projects & public-private coordination.
In this second edition of the case compendium, we cover three enterprises working in the education technology (ed-tech) and upskilling industry in three distinct emerging markets.
The inventor of the first Apple computer Steve “Woz” Wozniak tells us of his fears that AI will supercharge scams.
Tufts University’s global affairs program has found a central place in dialogue about major international conflicts, especially war in Ukraine.
Innovation drives global sustainability with private sector involvement unlocking immense value. Case studies emphasize tech’s role in fostering inclusion, using insights from the Nine A’s.
As data privacy becomes increasingly scarce, what is the role of government regulation?
The scramble to win the GPT race could divert essential resources from the development of more socially meaningful uses of AI.
Inflation, anti-ESG movement and a war on ‘woke’ politics are hurting the diversity, equity and inclusion push at companies.
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During the coronavirus pandemic, the Black unemployment rate soared to as high as 16.8 percent
In this second edition of the case compendium, we cover three
enterprises working in the education technology (ed-tech)
and upskilling industry in three distinct emerging markets.
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Women remain under-represented in high-paying technical and decision-making roles in STEM professions – a scenario that exposes the Achilles’ heel of the entire technology industry.
Few paid attention to the fact that the first alert of a mysterious new virus out of Wuhan, China, came through AI.
The tiny island of Mauritius spent years trying to clean up its image as a base for murky money launderers and shell firms. The short-seller allegations against billionaire Gautam Adani are once again reviving questions about the country’s role as a tax haven for India’s tycoons
The scandal may rattle India’s elite just enough to jump-start long-neglected reforms.
Experts say better academic opportunities, career prospects and availability of financial aid and scholarships are driving the trend
IDEA 2030’s report studies the link between digital inclusion and innovation. Key insight: As more join the digital economy, value creation focuses on affluent users, widening digital disparities. Policy interventions are needed for inclusive innovation.
Experts explore and weigh in on critical challenges affecting the digital public sphere, design technical and regulatory solutions that address these issues, and answer questions including: Can a global approach be developed to address these tensions while maintaining or even enhancing the inclusive social contribution of platforms? Are the world’s most vulnerable populations given adequate protections, even as the platforms prioritize the most powerful governments? How can we ensure that these platforms work for everyone, everywhere, and what is the role that each sector can and should play to get us there?
Conglomerate hiring top-shelf public relations, legal teams.
Almost a month after a bombshell short seller report lopped off $132 billion in market value from Gautam Adani’s empire
Digital tools have given university admissions offices further reach in recruitment and programming, which enables us to connect with newer and more diverse potential applicants.
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