by Kathy Gibson | Jan 20, 2023 | Trends and Analysis
I’m sorry Dave. I am afraid I can’t do that. Die-hard science fiction fans might get the reference from the cult classic, 2001: A Space Odyssey. The line, delivered by the spaceship’s intelligent onboard computer HAL 9000, represents the very moment when the downside...
by Kathy Gibson | Jan 20, 2023 | Thought Leadership
During COP27, that took place in Egypt, world leaders have grappled over what must be done to curb global warming. Seven years ago, world leaders signed an international treaty to limit global warming to well below 2°C. Nonetheless, efforts remain insufficient to...
by Kathy Gibson | Jan 20, 2023 | Trends and Analysis
Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly becoming a reality in business and society, but we should be doing more to ensure whole sections of the planet’s population are not left behind or marginalised as it becomes mainstream. Maya Bridgman, a 17-year-old student...
by Kathy Gibson | Jan 20, 2023 | Trends and Analysis
Innovation is key to survival in the fast-paced and disruptive world we live in, so companies have to develop a culture on innovation. “Anyone can innovate by accident,” says Paul Misener, vice-president: global innovation policy and communications at Amazon. “But to...
by Kathy Gibson | Jan 20, 2023 | Trends and Analysis
Research and development investments play a critical role in future-proofing a nation’s economy – and nations need to work together to solve the big global problems. That’s the word from Dr Ray Johnson, CEO of Technology Innovation Institute and Aspire, keynoting the...