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GlobalData Thematic Intelligence

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Subscription fatigue? Bring back X Factor circa 2010

Simon Cowell might not be seeing the glory days of X Factor on live TV again, but streaming services could certainly be looking to past hits for inspiration.

Why does Gen Z demand workplace flexibility?

Gen-Zers are key supporters of hybrid working in which social work relationships can be fostered, but the option of working from home is also available.

Why manufacturers need to take the circular economy seriously

To protect supply chains, manufacturers can integrate circular economy principles into their business to bolster sustainability and resilience.

AI-generated food images taking the culinary world by storm

Consumers tend to favour AI-generated food images over real food images, especially when they are unaware of their true nature.

The first UN global resolutions for AI are here

The newly approved resolution will set principles for AI to be used and developed in a safe, reliable, and secure manner and in a way that shows regard to human rights and benefits all countries.

Actors and AI, who could be next?

A 2021 Young Vic performance, unsurprisingly named AI, explored whether Open AI’s GPT-3 could write a successful play.

Shrinking the blinking: combining ESG and data compression

One example of an ESG strategy in data compression is the use of predictive workload configuration to optimize power consumption and reduce resources when workloads are underutilised or unused.

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.