Intersections

Bridging the digital divide in Africa: Enhancing technology adoption for economic growth (Susan Lund, Marcio Cruz – Brookings)

The adoption of digital technologies by firms is a critical driver of productivity and economic growth for developing economies. While there have been notable...

Greening AI: US-India Role in Balancing Innovation and Sustainability (Urmi Tat, Observer Research Foundation)

Artificial Intelligence has become deeply integrated into modern society, reshaping industries, daily life, and economic structures. At its core, AI refers to systems that...

We asked 5 economists about long-term economic trends. Here’s what they said (Spencer Feingold, World Economic Forum)

The global economy has faced a series of challenges in recent years. We asked five leading chief economists about long-term economic trends. “People don't...

Rethinking Circular Economy of Lithium-Ion Batteries (Manini, Observer Research Foundation)

Over the decades, industries and governments worldwide made a remarkable shift from deflecting responsibility for climate action to taking the lead in developing and...

AI, AR, and the Future of Skills: Bridging Gaps or Widening Them? (Soumya Bhowmick, Arpan Tulsyan – Observer Research Foundation)

Artificial Intelligence and Augmented Reality are rapidly transforming how people learn and work worldwide. From adaptive learning software to immersive training simulations, these technologies...

Nuclear Security at Risk: Quantum Computing’s Silent Attack (Kavya Wadhwa, Observer Research Foundation)

In today’s digitised world, the security of our most sensitive and vital systems has never been more crucial. Nuclear security stands at the apex,...

The Potential Impact of Seabed Mining on Critical Mineral Supply Chains and Global Geopolitics (Tom LaTourrette, Fabian Villalobos, Elisa Yoshiara, Zohan Hasan Tariq –...

The potential emergence of a seabed mining industry has important ramifications for the diversification of critical mineral supply chains, revenues for developing nations with...

What is ‘quantum advantage’ and how can businesses benefit from it? (Katia Moskvitch, World Economic Forum)

Before 19 February 2025, most people wouldn't have heard of the name Majorana. That day, Microsoft announced it had created the first chip powered...

New White House AI Policies Introduce Government by AI (Kevin Frazier, Lawfare)

While the Biden administration introduced government with artificial intelligence (AI), the Trump administration aspires for government by AI. The former encouraged agencies to explore...

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