by Isabella Wang | Asia, Europe, Global, Impact Economy, North America, Policy & Regulation, SDG 16 - Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions, SDG 17 - Partnerships for the Goals, SDG 9 - Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure, SDGs, Systems Change, Tech for Social Good
In recent years, AI has undergone a dramatic transformation, evolving from a primarily academic pursuit to a transformative technology with far-reaching practical applications. This rapid shift has brought issues like model governance, safety, and risk to the...
by Sara Murdock, PhD | ESG Investing, Europe, Global, Impact Economy, Policy & Regulation, Regions, SDG 1 - No Poverty, SDG 16 - Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions, SDG 8 - Decent Work and Economic Growth, SDG 9 - Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure, SDGs, Systems Change, Tech for Social Good
At first glance, the EU’s new AI Act may seem like just another tech regulation, but it represents much more. Regulations are not only about the specific “topic” they address; they also reflect cultural shifts. Similar to other forms of technology regulation, this Act...
by Ming Wong | Asia, Global, Impact Economy, Regions, Scaling Solutions, SDG 10 - Reduced Inequalities, SDG 4 - Quality Education, SDG 5 - Gender Equality, SDG 9 - Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure, SDGs, Systems Change, Tech for Social Good
When COVID-19 forced school closures around the world for two years, many countries shifted to online and digital learning tools. But now that the pandemic is over and schools have reopened, the initial excitement and promise of edtech appear to have fizzled out. The...
by Susan Chaffin | Circular Economy, Financial Inclusion, Impact Economy, Impact Measurement & Management, North America, Place-based Investing, Regions, Scaling Solutions, Systems Change, Tech for Social Good
In the face of escalating climate challenges — from intensifying tropical storms to unprecedented wildfires — the call for innovative solutions has never been more urgent. Amidst the growing discourse on global warming and its disproportionate effects on vulnerable...
by Richard Hartung | Asia, Europe, Global, Impact Economy, North America, Regions, Scaling Solutions, SDG 13 - Climate Action, SDG 15 - Life on Land, SDG 2 – Zero Hunger, SDG 9 - Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure, SDGs, Tech for Social Good
Although American and European enterprises frequently dominate the spotlight for their use of geospatial analytics in climate change mitigation and adaptation, Southeast Asian start-ups are emerging as significant players in this arena. Companies ranging from...
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