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Rwanda
How Rwanda’s vision for data and AI is revolutionizing its services and healthcare system
The World Economic Forum and Rwanda are promoting the adoption of new technologies in the country to drive innovation on data policy and artificial intelligence.
Artificial Intelligence
Why artificial intelligence design must prioritize data privacy
Data privacy is essential to gain the trust of the public in technological advances. Artificial intelligence too should be designed while keeping data privacy in mind.
Data Policy
What impact will the EU Data Act have on the digital economy?
The new Data Act is a key pillar of the EU's data strategy, aiming to boost its economic competitiveness, while protecting citizens' rights and privacy
Big Data
How can we address data bottlenecks in India?
Despite the introduction of the Right to Information Act, India still faces bottlenecks with data sharing. Find out how e-Sahamathi could be game-changing.
Data Science
Data intermediaries are key to ensuring digital agency and privacy
Alongside the launch of a new report on the subject, experts discussed the power of data intermediaries to achieve trusted human-technology interaction.
The New Data Economy
Data 4.0 – Rethinking rules for a data-driven economy
Companies will need to institutionalize data at a human level, meet the rise new challenges and promote a data-driven economy to deliver change for good.
Davos Agenda 2022
Here's how we can bridge the 'data divide' for a more equitable future
Due to the data divide, data is predominantly used to create commercial value, rather than to solve pressing problems such as climate change and global inequality.
Cybersecurity
Stop blaming people for choosing bad passwords – how websites can do more to help
Cybersecurity advice has been the same for years - create better passwords to protect your security online. So why are passwords like 'qwerty' still so common?
The New Data Economy
How to overcome mistrust of data
A majority of users are realising that companies are benefitting more from their data than they do. This means consent management needs to be changed.
Artificial Intelligence
What are the dangers of unregulated AI? An expert explains
MIT Economics professor Daron Acemoğlu explains the need for greater regulation of current AI technologies to protect us from adverse social consequences.
The Digital Transformation of Business
3 levers for ensuring equitable access to the data economy
Enabling equitable access to the data economy means adherence to the core principles of integrity, inclusivity and interoperability.
Data Policy
Pathways to Digital Justice: Whitepaper Launch
A critical first step in articulating the size and scope of the problem of digital access to justice
The New Data Economy
Why we need to leverage data for healthy ageing
A new World Economic Forum paper proposes a fresh approach to data governance in the field of elderly care that can improve wellness outcomes for the aged.
Cybersecurity
Digital privacy comes at a price. Here's how to protect it
Most people are unaware of how much data they are voluntarily sharing. That's why we need a global approach to tackle cyber security and data protection.
Data Policy
12 ways a human-centric approach to data can improve the world
It's time to start thinking about data, and our relationship to it, in a new way. Here, 12 leaders in this field share their ideas around positive change.
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