Cybersecurity and AI: The challenges and opportunities
Artificial Intelligence can be a powerful tool to combat cyber threats — or a dangerous cybersecurity risk. We must harness AI responsibly and securely.
Lindiwe Matlali
June 5, 2023
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Cybersecurity and AI: The challenges and opportunities
Artificial Intelligence can be a powerful tool to combat cyber threats — or a dangerous cybersecurity risk. We must harness AI responsibly and securely.
Lindiwe Matlali
June 5, 2023
Global carbon-pricing revenues reach record high - plus other top stories about global energy
Top energy news: Global carbon-pricing revenues reach a record high of $95 billion; Annual renewable-energy capacity to increase by a third; Russia's natural gas exports to the EU fell nearly 15%.
Roberto Bocca
June 5, 2023
Here's how industrial energy efficiency can boost Bangladesh's economy
In a volatile international energy landscape, Bangladeshi industry must become more energy-efficient – and the start of mandatory energy auditing will help
Shafiqul Alam
June 5, 2023
Fostering climate optimism in the face of overwhelmingly negative outlooks
To foster climate optimism, we must take responsibility for our role in climate change on an individual, community, organizational and regional level.
Anurit Kanti
June 5, 2023
In a polycrisis, how can businesses build the resilience to thrive?
A new survey by PwC shows resilience is a top strategic priority for business leaders - not because of fear or regulatory compliance, but as a competitive advantage.
Andrea Willige
June 5, 2023
Why ethical AI requires a future-ready and inclusive education system
Research shows that marginalised groups are susceptible to job loss or displacement due to automation. Here's how AI education and upskilling can help.
Hannah Rosenfeld, Danni Yu and Abhishek Gupta
June 5, 2023
Where public spaces and informal sports collide: skateboarding towards social integration policy
As we embrace the fluidity of informal sports, national and local governments must design systems and spaces that are responsive to lifestyle changes.
Kathy Liu
June 5, 2023
Foreign direct investment in the era of new industrial revolution
The Fourth Industrial Revolution is changing how companies organize production, which poses challenges and opportunities for foreign direct investment.
Necmettin Kaymaz and Aytug Goksu
June 2, 2023
World Ocean Day on 8 June is highlighting the global movement '30x30' which aims to safeguard at least 30% of the world’s land, waters and ocean by 2030.
Ewan Thomson
June 2, 2023
US debt ceiling suspended, and other economy stories you need to read this week
Top economy stories: US passes bill to suspend debt ceiling; Eurozone inflation eases more than expected; New ILO report warns on employment divide.
Joe Myers
June 2, 2023
Why it's time for a coordinated global approach to plastic pollution
As the UN negotiate a plastic pollution treaty, Nestlé and Danone's CEOs call for all those in the supply chain to collaborate to end plastic pollution.
Mark Schneider and Antoine de Saint-Affrique
June 2, 2023
How immersive technology is transforming education, healthcare and beyond
Beyond gaming, immersive technologies can be used in areas such as education and healthcare – highlighting the need for responsible standards and development.
Pearly Chen
June 2, 2023
WHO issues new list of interventions to tackle non-communicable diseases
WHO has approved an updated list of interventions and policies that are cost-effective and efficient in preventing and treating noncommunicable diseases (NCDs).
World Health Organization
June 2, 2023
How big tech and AI can make early warning systems more effective
The WMO is working with big tech companies, aiming to ensure that everyone in the world is protected by early warning systems within the next five years.
World Meteorological Organization (WMO)
June 2, 2023