The digital revolution of the last quarter century has fundamentally reshaped society. With the tap of a finger, we can access the world’s information, stream entertainment, and connect with people across the globe. Our fridges can suggest recipes, our workplaces … Continue reading
Tag: Technology
NVIDIA Stock Crash Implications
The recent DeepSeek announcement disrupted the AI landscape, triggering widespread debate and a historic stock market reaction. DeepSeek is a generative AI platform like ChatGPT, designed for text generation, code writing, and problem-solving using advanced machine learning. NVIDIA, a company … Continue reading
The Rise of Silicon States: How Big Tech’s Power Rivals Nation-States
If you have heard the phrase “Data drives all we do”, you’re likely familiar with the 2016 Cambridge Analytica scandal which unmasked how personal data were collected and used to psychologically profile citizens for political consultancy. In … Continue reading
The Next Green Revolution: How to Feed the World While Protecting the Planet
For many, the words “agriculture” and “sustainability” may seem contradictory. The large-scale industrial agricultural system we know today took shape during the Green Revolution in the mid-20th century, a period of rapid technological advancements that dramatically increased agricultural productivity but … Continue reading
What the U.S. TikTok Ban Says About U.S.-China Relations
In April 2024, the U.S. Congress passed a bill banning the popular social media app TikTok in The United States of America. Former President Joe Biden subsequently signed it into law, and after facing many challenges, the U.S. Supreme Court … Continue reading
Elon Musk’s Undue Involvement in the 2024 US Election
On October 5th, 2024, videos of Elon Musk frantically jumping up and down on stage at a Trump campaign rally circulated across social media. The billionaire appeared to support the Republican presidential candidate, forming an “X” with his body while … Continue reading
Is Kamala Brat? How Social Media Shaped Gen Z Voting
IS Kamala Brat? After Vice President Kamala Harris’ nomination to run as leader of the Democratic party, the Harris campaign put considerable effort into relating to young voters. When British pop singer Charli-xcx tweeted, “Kamala IS brat”, Harris’ social media … Continue reading
AI Safety Summit 2023: A Step Towards Global Cooperation and Ethical AI Governance
In November 2023, former United Kingdom prime minister Rishi Sunak gathered the world’s leading minds at Bletchley Park, U.K., for the 2023 Global AI Safety Summit. The timing of this meeting proved crucial as countries compete for dominance in the … Continue reading
Understanding the Ramifications of ‘Big Data’ in International Development
International development is an incredibly broad field. It encompasses a wide range of issues, including natural disasters, conflict, and security, as well as a plethora of possible actions to address them. Many of these issues are overlapping and intersecting, unfolding … Continue reading
“US Port Strikes and the Battle Over Automation in the Workforce”
Shipping plays a pivotal role in global trade, handling approximately 80% of the world’s goods, making it essential for the functioning of the American economy. Disruptions can send shockwaves through supply chains, affecting prices and businesses worldwide. On October … Continue reading