Women leaders are better at fighting the pandemic
Research looks at how female policymakers have been more effective at fighting the COVID-19 pandemic, including the speed in which they close their country's borders compared to their mal...
COVID-19 offers us a major opportunity to reform capitalism
Organizations and institutions need to put the planet and its people first, instead of blindly chasing higher profit margins, write three economists.
COVID-19 contact tracing must be ethical and responsible. Here's why
Standards must guide the deployment of contact tracing apps to protect user privacy.
5 lessons Salesforce learned crafting responsible technology guidelines during COVID-19
Creating a set of values-based guidelines this spring taught Salesforce several key lessons about what's needed when building technology in a crisis.
Rwanda’s COVID-19 pool testing: a savvy option where there’s low viral prevalence
Rwanda is attempting to scale COVID-19 testing and contact tracing. It's using a technique known as pooling, where they test multiple samples at once.
Trust in facial recognition technology can be achieved. Here’s how
These 4 steps can tackle bias and misuse in facial recognition technology.
Recovery is not about starting from scratch, but starting better
The COVID-19 crisis has exacerbated existing tensions and created new ones. We must tackle these challenges with urgency, or risk deepening their impact.
How to build a public-private cybersecurity partnership for the modern era
Knowledge about the strongest cybersecurity is held by governments - but it's time to start sharing that with private businesses. Here's where to start.
Why stay-home messaging works - and why it doesn't
A study in Denmark has looked at what types of messages are most and least effective at convincing people to stay home.
These transparent face masks let you see the person behind the PPE
A Swiss start-up has created a transparent face mask that is disposable, biodegradable and made from biomass material.
Global leaders must act fast to ensure a green recovery
The transition to renewable energy is good for economies as well as the planet - but time is running out. It's time for governments to kickstart the process.
Joseph Stiglitz on priorities for the post-COVID economy
Governments are having to constantly adapt fiscal policies to support both vulnerable people and businesses during COVID-19. It's vital a green recovery is part of policymakers' plans.