Thought Leadership
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Without shared values and goals, tech regulations won't work
The world needs to harmonise goals and values to rein in the potential harm technology can cause
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When markets and politics collide, innovation may lose out
In regulated markets, the threat of new competitors can lead dominant firms to pull back
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Is AI coming for your job?
In a post-AI world, where an algorithm can draft marketing copy—or even pop songs and movie scripts—anything seems possible. Harvard Business School faculty members discuss how artificial intelligence could reshape how work gets done
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From the metaverse to the universe: How technology and education are unifying human exploration of different worlds and realities
The space vertical is going to pull other industries and technologies—AI, autonomy, robotics, and advanced manufacturing—along because as space moves forward, it demands things from those industries, and they respond
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Why businesses should strive for a more relaxing interview process
Job interviews are rarely calming affairs, but an overly stressful application process can taint a candidate's entire view on the company. There's a better way
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How insurance-linked securities can improve cyber-security in India
Indian companies are digitising their workflow and are slowly waking up to the importance of cyber-risk management. But the cyber-insurance market in India is only a small fraction of the total annual cyber-loss incurred by these enterprises. Here's how it can seek more capital and serve better with the help of insurance-linked securities
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Mend your supply chain to prevent a brand disaster
Would you know if your suppliers were using unauthorised subcontractors? Ten years on from the Raza Plana disaster, research from the fashion industry reveals some key predictors of the practice. Knowing these can help you sew up your supply chain's loose ends
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How offering a product for free can backfire
It seems counterintuitive, but there are times customers would rather pay a small amount than get something for free
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Narrative reviews: A powerful tool for businesses
Is there an ideal type of customer review? Professor Tuck Siong Chung, ESSEC Asia-Pacific, and his fellow researchers explain why narrative reviews containing the product/service experience and emotional journey, are better at improving sales than just technical differentiators and stats
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Wave energy's potential for India's sustainable future
India needs to shift towards sustainable energy sources. Wave energy, a vital source in this transition, has yet to be harnessed. India has a vast coastline, making the potential for wave power affordable. Financial incentives, innovation and public-private partnerships are needed to promote wave energy development in India
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ChatGPT vs. Hybrids: The future depends on our choices
Imposing the equivalent of a worldwide moratorium on generative artificial intelligence is absurd. But developers might want to pause and reflect on what they hope to achieve before releasing AI applications to the public