The “Burn-to-Earn” Index: The Global Digital Economy’s Economic and Environmental Impact and Tradeoffs

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The Emerging Geography of AI: Introducing the Top-Ranked AI Nations (TRAIN) Scorecard

The Emerging Geography of AI: Introducing the Top-Ranked AI Nations (TRAIN) Scorecard

As the Global AI race intensifies, we mapped emerging AI leadership across data, rules, capital, and innovation.

Glass Ceilings, Broken Rungs, and Gummy Floors: Part 2

Glass Ceilings, Broken Rungs, and Gummy Floors: Part 2

Women remain under-represented in high-paying technical and decision-making roles in STEM professions – a scenario that exposes the Achilles’ heel of the entire technology industry.

Global Digital Inclusion: Progress to Parity Scorecard 2022

Global Digital Inclusion: Progress to Parity Scorecard 2022

The under-representation of women in high-paying STEM roles is a vexing issue that exposes a systemic inertia across the industry.

Digital Evolution
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From the COVID Shock to the AI Surge: How 125 Digital Economies around the World are Evolving and Changing.

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Expert Decodes A.I. Bubble Theory & Its Impact

Expert Decodes A.I. Bubble Theory & Its Impact

The AI bubble may be inflated by fear and hype — but real change is coming. The questions are: are tech companies ready, can the economy sustain the spending, and how will we measure value?

How to make AI more useful

How to make AI more useful

The obsession with powerful large language models overlooks the developing world.

What is “small AI” and Why Does it Matter for Developing Economies?

What is “small AI” and Why Does it Matter for Developing Economies?

Big AI” may grab headlines, but it’s “small AI”—targeted, accessible systems—that holds real-world potential for developing countries.

Can AI become your startup co-founder?

Can AI become your startup co-founder?

Can AI become your startup co-founder? This video examines if artificial intelligence can truly partner in building a business — from ideation to execution.

Will becoming a boat captain save my job from AI?

Will becoming a boat captain save my job from AI?

Will becoming a boat captain protect me from AI disruption? This video dives into whether steering a vessel could be one of the jobs AI can’t easily replace.

I tried to start an AI-powered side business. How easy is it really?

I tried to start an AI-powered side business. How easy is it really?

I tried launching an AI-powered side business — how simple is it really? This video explores the hurdles, surprises and real effort behind turning AI promise into entrepreneurial reality.

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