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Political value of social media will rise in Africa

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AFRICA

Relatively low internet penetration rates (an average of 40% across the continent) and stark differences in digital access within and across states mask social media’s increasing…

Online data and surveys enhance policy-making

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UNITED STATES

Their research highlights some important areas where, amid considerable state-by-state variation, governments have opted to close some locations that are highly beneficial and…

Digital healthcare will expand in developed countries

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US/INT

Outlook for digital healthcare.

Growth of AI faces stiff challenges in Latin America

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LATIN AMERICA

As AI systems become increasingly central to the global economy, this poor performance risks further damaging the economic prospects of a region that has long struggled to achieve…

Workplace surveillance risks dampening productivity

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INTERNATIONAL

The impact of workplace surveillance.

Fake news will grow in influence in West Africa

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WEST AFRICA

Meta (formerly Facebook) has publicly identified both Russian and French involvement in regional disinformation efforts. However, West Africa's 'influence industry' comprises…

South-east Asia’s edtech sector will mature unevenly

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SOUTH-EAST ASIA

This has stretched -- but also stimulated -- the emerging edtech sector in the region, and uncovered the many challenges the sector faces in the long term.

As it considers regulation Canberra must also boost AI

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AUSTRALIA

Lack of a clear regulatory framework has been partially blamed for Australia’s relatively slow take-up of AI by the business sector. Although there is already a code of ethics for…

Foreign banks to bet on Mexico despite risks

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MEXICO

The contraction is Mexico’s first in ten years and marks President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador (AMLO)’s first full year in office. Foreign banks nevertheless continue to bet on…

Russia sees digitalisation as new technical revolution

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RUSSIA

The government is attaching high hopes to its digitalisation strategy to stimulate economic growth, increase government efficiency and improve people's quality of life. Despite…