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The ballot box will determine the future of the anti-ESG movement

Republicans in the US gained ground in the November 2022 midterm elections after a year of anti-ESG campaigning.

Cults and social media: Freedom of speech or freedom to control speech?

For certain individuals, social media gives them power and freedom to control the minds of others.

US Big Ed’s big bet on digital university deals

University of Idaho officials have said the affiliation with the University of Phoenix would give the state university access to a robust technological infrastructure and online academic programs not currently offered at the school.

Should we trust Emotion AI?

Emotion artificial intelligence (AI) can discern changes in tone and inflection and recognise when these become stress or anger-related.

Today’s global challenges are testing a liberal-based world order

Amelia Connor-Afflick, Senior Themes Analyst, argues that technological developments should bring us together at a time when international governance structures are struggling to handle today’s crises

COP28: Key points for non-energy corporates

The COP28 deal, which received a mixed reception, increases the focus on methane but there is no quick revival for carbon markets.

Generative AI, iPad kids, and Santatech

Leaders in the global AI market should bear in mind the festive consequences before seeking to advance the capabilities of their products any further.

Space regulation needs a global agreement in 2024 

International efforts towards regulating space have mainly come in the form of guidance and advice, rather than binding legislation.

Collective dissonance in technology

We need to be more grounded and realistic when we view technology companies.

Word of the year: Riffing on rizz

Rizz transports us back to teenage notions of awkwardness and playground flirting, but it too is linked to AI.