What is an AI agent and what will they do? Experts explain
AI agents or assistants could soon be everywhere. Experts explain what this might mean for our jobs and lives.
Kate Whiting
July 24, 2024
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These 5 cities are making innovative use of generative AI
From self-driving trucks in Dallas to Buenos Aires’s chatbot, generative AI is being trialled and implemented in cities worldwide. Here are five examples.
Madeleine North
July 24, 2024
Global IT outage: The cyber resilience alarm heard around the world
The global IT outage in July 2024 was a reminder of the criticality of investing in cyber resilience across organizations and of reframing cyber as business critical.
William H. Dutton and Luna Rohland
July 24, 2024
These youth-led mental health solutions are making a difference worldwide
One in seven young people faces mental health problems and mental health costs the global economy £1 trillion annually — but youth-led solutions can help.
Elisha London
July 24, 2024
4 innovations helping the fashion industry embrace the circular economy
Sustainability and cost concerns are seeing global second-hand clothing sales soar. Here are 4 innovations helping the fashion industry’s circular economy.
Johnny Wood
July 24, 2024
Why Asia's future hinges on a collective approach to sustainable finance
Asia faces a climate crisis for which collective action, impact investing and innovative finance are essential for resilience and sustainable growth.
Luis Alvarado
July 24, 2024
Top nature and climate news: The climate crisis is making your days longer; Predictions for the 2024 hurricane season; Nations negotiate deep sea mining code.
Tom Crowfoot
July 23, 2024
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