Financial and Monetary Systems
Inflation’s paradigm shift, explained
Optimists initially described the global inflationary surge as transitory. But higher prices may prove more intransigent and volatile than expected.
Spencer Feingold
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Cybersecurity
Europe is bolstering energy sector resilience. But cyber risk remains a major vulnerability
Significant and sustained cyberattacks on Europe's energy infrastructure could have devastating consequences on the already strained sector.
Cybersecurity
What happens when the internet shuts down?
The frequency and duration of internet shutdowns worldwide is increasing, experts say. But so are efforts to document shutdowns and keep people online.
强制要求开启网络摄像头是否会侵犯人权？
荷兰一家法院裁定，公司要求员工开启摄像头的做法违反了《欧洲人权公约》；如今，远程工作已经成为企业的“新常态”；论坛的《卓越工作框架》报告指出：“在发达经济体中，相当大一部分劳动力将持续采取远程或混合工作模式”。
Jobs and the Future of Work
Could a webcam-on policy violate human rights? A Dutch court thinks so
Over two years after COVID-19 forced companies to embrace remote work, employees and employers are still navigating workplace and private life boundaries.
Emerging Technologies
Artificial intelligence image generators bring delight - and concern
The number of AI text to image generators is increasing rapidly, giving the public an array of new tools to create digital imagery. But there are some growing concerns
Cybersecurity
New European Union cybersecurity proposal takes aim at cybercrime
The proposed law, titled the Cyber Resilience Act, would cover everything from computers and mobile phones to smart kitchen appliances and digital children’s toys.
Climate Action
Norway's massive sovereign-wealth fund sets net-zero goals
Norway's sovereign-wealth fund announced this week that it aims to have every company in its portfolio reach net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.
Resilience, Peace and Security
Who are the Blue Helmets? UN peacekeeping, explained
United Nations peacekeeping operations are not deployed to fight wars, but rather to help countries transition out of conflict.
Climate Action
El billete de tránsito de 9 euros de Alemania reduce 1,8 millones de toneladas de CO2
Alemania ofrece billetes mensuales ultra económicos de 9 euros para todo el transporte público local, en un esfuerzo por aliviar la carga de la inflación y los altos costes energéticos.
Emerging Technologies
Robot football: How the 'beautiful game' has advanced AI and automation
The agility, strategy and teamwork required in football is leading to powerful advances in self-driving cars, care robots and other forms of AI and automation.
自动驾驶汽车撞车后，谁该承担责任？
大多数司机都很清楚发生车祸后评估责任和处理保险索赔的令人不快的经历。但是，如果事故发生后，没有司机参与，怎么办？
Stakeholder Capitalism
Mejorar las condiciones socioeconómicas en América Central a través de criterios ESG
Líderes empresariales se reunieron para poner en marcha una nueva iniciativa que busca mejorar las condiciones socioeconómicas y la resiliencia medioambiental en toda América Central.
Climate Action
Germany's €9 transit ticket cuts 1.8 million tonnes of CO2
Germany has been offering ultracheap monthly 9-euro tickets for all local public transportation in an effort to ease the burden of inflation and high energy costs.
Who is to blame if a self-driving car crashes?
The UK unveiled a roadmap to usher in self-driving cars by 2025. The plan makes clear that manufacturers will be held liable for accidents that might occur in self-driving mode.