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Boom in Artificial Intelligence patents, points to ‘quantum leap’ in tech
The “upsurge” in patent applications for devices and machines powered by Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the last five years, suggests that it could soon...
Russia’s Huawei 5G Conundrum
The action being taken by various governments to limit the involvement of China’s Huawei in the provision of equipment for 5G has brought into...
Is your phone really smart?
Smartphones have revolutionized our daily lives. From instant messaging to global interaction at our fingertips, today’s communication is fast, efficient and low-cost.
But how smart...
Working for a brighter future
Authors: Cyril Ramaphosa and Stefan Löfven*
We stand at a crossroads as seismic shifts take place in the world of work.
Technological advances are changing the...
Kuwaiti Experts Use Nuclear Technology to Study the Marine Environment
In the face of climate change and increased industrial activity, scientists in Kuwait are using nuclear science to address challenges to the marine environment,...
India Ready for the Drone Revolution
India will be the next destination for the drone revolution as the state Andhra Pradesh gears up to pilot the Advanced Drone Operators Toolkit.
The...
Disruptive technology applications and the Future of Food
While food security is a global issue, its impacts are all too often hidden. Aiming to address global demand for food, we have created...
Five Key Takeaways from COP24 for Energy
Authors: Caroline Lee and Andrew Prag*
In the late evening of December 15 2018, the gavel came down on the 24th Conference of Parties (COP)...
With Innovative Business Models, We Can Make Internet for All a Reality
The World Bank launched today a new report that shows how new technologies and business models can help developing countries expand high-speed internet access....
A New Circular Vision for Electronics
Authors: Guy Ryder and Houlin Zhao*
Humankind’s insatiable demand and consumption of electronic devices is creating the world’s fastest growing waste stream. Some forms are...