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GlobalData Thematic Intelligence

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Unilever new climate plan is smarter, not weaker

The consumer goods giant appeared to be stepping away from sustainability, but its new climate plan says otherwise.

How AR and VR can improve collaboration in construction industry

AR vendors such as Autodesk, Microsoft, Qualcomm, Unity, and Vuzix are important players in the construction sector.

Lava lamps and pendulums: from 90’s décor to internet security

Cloudflare utilises a system affectionately nicknamed “Lavarand”, where a camera continuously captures images of the ever-shifting lava flow within the lamps.

The environmental cost of AI

As AI and machine learning technologies become more prevalent, it is important to consider their impact on the environment.

No site better demonstrates the theory of platform decay than X

By far the ugliest side effect of Elon Musk’s drive to make X the web’s digital town square is the staggering increase in hate speech on the platform.

How elite athletics is showcasing women in cybersecurity

Georgia Bell’s story makes her a role model not only for women runners, but for women in IT, and especially in cybersecurity.

The viability of commercial eVTOLs is taking off  

The global marketplace for eVTOL aircraft will be established by 2030 and will be competitive and accessible by 2035.

SpaceX demonstrates promising third Starship test flight

SpaceX’s Starship launch vehicle will have a significant impact on the space industry’s ability to launch satellites into space and US-China tensions in space.

The airline industry pushes towards net zero but flying continues

If we genuinely want to achieve net zero, we need to leave the topic of sustainable aviation alone.

Generative AI may help us understand what the animal kingdom is saying 

Recent advancements in generative AI pose a fascinating possibility: we may, with increasing accuracy, be able to understand what other animals are saying.