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Tom Crowfoot
July 23, 2024
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Why closing the cyber skills gap requires a collaborative approach
We face a global skills shortage of nearly 4 million cybersecurity experts. This is how public and private entities can work to close the cyber skills gap.
Rob Rashotte
July 23, 2024
What is the UN's Summit of the Future in 2024 and why is it important?
Deep diveAt the halfway point to the 2030 deadline, only 17% of the UN Sustainable Development Goals are on track. Here’s how it plans to boost action.
Kate Whiting
July 23, 2024
CrowdStrike content update causes global IT outage, and other cybersecurity news to know this month
Global IT outage; 10 billion passwords leaked in historic data breach; Insurers fear AI disruptions at Paris Olympics; US increases cybersecurity spend.
Akshay Joshi
July 22, 2024
AI and energy: Will AI help reduce emissions or increase demand? Here's what to know
As the popularity of AI tools grows, so do emissions related to the technology. Here’s what can be done to balance the benefits of AI with its energy use.
Eleni Kemene, Bart Valkhof and Thapelo Tladi
July 22, 2024
How sovereign and private capital can help develop healthcare infrastructure
Sovereign and private investments can play pivotal roles in addressing the growing funding gap by building resilient and innovative healthcare systems.
Hamad Al Hammadi
July 22, 2024
The 'Great Wealth Transfer': What is it and how can women make the most of it?
The wealth gap between the genders means women face greater obstacles in terms of giving and receiving inheritance – but a financial adviser can help.
Lena Haas
July 19, 2024
EU falling short of digital transformation goals, new report finds
The EU says member states are lagging on key goals for connectivity, digital skills, AI and more. But it’s not just Europe – digital transformation gaps persist around the world.
David Elliott
July 19, 2024
IMF sees steady economic growth and other economics stories to read
Top economy stories: Latest from the IMF on the global economy; ECB holds rates; Japan inflation increases.
Joe Myers
July 19, 2024
The water challenge for semiconductor manufacturing: What needs to be done?
Semiconductor manufacturing requires huge amounts of water to form ultrapure water, impacting the local environment and needing innovation and scrutiny.
Kirsten James
July 19, 2024
Shifting spaces: Could tackling climate change in cities help solve the youth mental health crisis?
Youth across the world are experiencing rising levels of distress. Speaking at AMNC 2024, two experts tell how we can improve young people's mental health.
Natalie Marchant and Julie Masiga
July 19, 2024
How sanctions and security-first policies hamper global cooperation
The multipolar geopolitical landscape of sanctions and security-first policies hampers global cooperation, particularly on energy transition and AI governance.
Dimitri Zabelin
July 19, 2024
What is the 'perverse customer journey' and how can it tackle the misuse of generative AI?
Discover how the 'perverse customer journey' helps us to understand how bad actors can misuse generative AI and where we can most effectively intervene.
Henry Ajder
July 19, 2024
How corporate intrapreneurs can use small wins to create big change
Four ways that corporate 'intrapreneurs' can use small wins to create momentum for big change within an organization, even amid a highly disrupted world.
Nancy McGaw
July 19, 2024