Microplastics in food and water, Person with check the water sample in a test tube.

IT-supported Monitoring of Microplastics in Waters

By Ahmad Zaiour, Axel André Schmidt and Michael Palocz-Andresen Microplastics, tiny plastic particles from primary and secondary sources, pose a significant threat to aquatic ecosystems...
Two Industrial Engineers Use Tablet Computer, AI Big Data Analysis. Visualization of High-Tech Facility into 3D Rendered Neural Network. Industry 4.0 Machinery Manufacturing

Could AI Truly Enhance Labor Productivity? 

 By Rischelle Alysha T. Legaspi and John Paolo R. Rivera  With a continued pursuit to enhance business competitiveness, further innovations are necessary to keep up...
USD dollar banknote with USA flag and stock market graph chart for currency exchange and global trade forex

Trends and Prospects of De-Dollarization in the Rapidly Changing Global Economy (Part One)

By Dr Kalim Siddiqui  The rise of the US dollar to become the globally preferred currency for trade and financial transactions was a carefully orchestrated game...

Sailing Towards Sustainability: The Role of Maritime Regulations in Environmental and Climate Protection

By Pamela Coyoc Duron and Michael Palocz-Andresen   The maritime industry is crucial for the international community, providing thousands of jobs and transporting over 80% of...

Why Machines Can’t Lead: The Human Skills That Matter Most in an AI World 

By Mark Leisegang We're living through a time when AI is not just mimicking human thought but learning like us, bringing both challenges and opportunities...
Aerial top view of a red car driving on highway road in green forest. Sustainable transport.

The Path to Sustainable Transport: Economic Growth for a Green Future?

By Lilly Gebert, Emin Khalilov, Sebastian Schöttke, and Michael Palocz-Andresen Introduction With road freight transportation holding a significant share of approximately 75% in the EU market,...
Hamilton

Artificial Integrity

By Hamilton Mann Much has been said about how to instill integrity into AI-generated content. So far, the focus has been on policing training data...
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Spotting AI-Washing: How Critical Thinking and Common Sense Can Guide You through the Maze...

By Roopa Prabhakar Introduction  Artificial intelligence has changed industries and is now looking to turn science fiction into reality. However, all this hype has led us...
China global insights

China’s Growth Miracle and Development Strategy Since the 1980s. 

By Dr Kalim Siddiqui  I. Introduction  Over the past four decades, China has undergone a remarkable economic transformation, often called a "Growth Miracle." In less than...

Nature and Climate – Opportunity Comes when these are Viewed Through One Lens 

By Bruce Howard The plight of global biodiversity and the climate system has received increased attention in the past two months, courtesy of two international...

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CFO's new mandate. CFO explaining the presentation

The Performance and Transformation Orchestrator: The CFO’s New Mandate in the Age of AI

By Terence Tse CFOs are evolving into AI-driven transformation orchestrators, balancing finance, technology, and strategy while upskilling teams, managing risks, and driving measurable business value. A key insight from this year’s AI for CFOs event, organized...

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