Monthly Archives: October 2019

As the internet turns 50, we must protect it as a force for good

Posted on October 30, 2019 by

… We urgently need an ambitious, coordinated effort to tackle the threats facing the internet and the web, and make sure that everyone is able to access the benefits of digital technology. Next month, we’ll publish the Contract for the … Continue reading →

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Ransomware: The Nightmare Before Cyber Monday

Posted on October 24, 2019 by

The number of ransomware attacks on enterprises is up 500% from this time last year. Threat actors are becoming increasingly sophisticated and targeted. Ransomware is a business, and these actors want to get paid. Researcher Madeline Cyr interviewed me to … Continue reading →

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Women in the Workplace 2019 by McKinsey

Posted on October 17, 2019 by

We look back on data and insights since 2015 from close to 600 companies that participated in the study, more than a quarter of a million people that were surveyed on their workplace experiences, and more than 100 in-depth one-on-one … Continue reading →

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How China Is Using Artificial Intelligence in Classrooms

Posted on October 15, 2019 by

A growing number of classrooms in China are equipped with artificial-intelligence cameras and brain-wave trackers. While many parents and teachers see them as tools to improve grades, they’ve become some children’s worst nightmare. See the video here Source: Wall Street … Continue reading →

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Deep Dive: How Digital ID Eases Access To Government Services In Africa And Asia

Posted on October 10, 2019 by

An estimated 1.1 billion individuals worldwide lack basic ID credentials, according to the World Bank, and that number significantly increases when counting those with poor-quality IDs that cannot easily be verified. …Digital identity plays a key role in these efforts. … Continue reading →

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