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This round-up brings you key digital technology stories from the past fortnight. Top digital technology stories: Board-level executives urged to upskill on AI; Rapid expansion of data centres raises sustainability concerns; South Korean #AI chip makers Rebellions Inc and Sapeon Korea Inc have merged. https://lnkd.in/gZrZmg4J Author: Cathy Li, Head, AI, Data and Metaverse; Member of the Executive Committee, World Economic Forum

Generative artificial intelligence (#GenAI) is making sophisticated technology and specialized skills more broadly accessible, empowering small teams to achieve more. AI agents – software programmes that can make decisions and take action – are reshaping how companies access and scale expertise. Large companies must embrace new #AI tools and operating models to foster flexibility, agility and #innovation. https://lnkd.in/gs5kDZ9b Author: Ravi Kumar S, Chief Executive Officer, Cognizant Andreea Roberts, VP, Technology, BPS and Industry Solutions Marketing, Cognizant

#Quantum computing brings significant opportunity — and cybersecurity risks. Post-quantum cryptographic standards have been designed to endure cyberattacks from quantum computers. Industry experts told the World Economic Forum that the post-quantum cryptographic standards mark a “pivotal milestone” and are an “essential stepping stone.” https://lnkd.in/gQ8-VC3j Author: Spencer Feingold, Digital Editor, World Economic Forum Filipe Beato,Lead, Centre for Cybersecurity, World Economic Forum

The Global Collaboration Village leverages extended reality (XR) technology to create immersive, interactive environments to facilitate real-time decision-making and collaboration on critical global issues. XR fosters collaboration across borders, enabling leaders and organizations to tackle complex global challenges such as climate change and inequality through immersive, real-time interactions. Despite challenges like high costs and technical disruptions, XR is poised to transform how we interact with the digital world, making it more personalized and accessible and positioning itself as a key player in the future of global innovation and collaboration. https://lnkd.in/gb6waeuE Author: Rebecca Ivey, Head of Global Collaboration Village, World Economic Forum #ExtendedReality #DigitalRevolution #Innovation

Technology is moving forward at an astounding pace and keeping on top of new trends in different fields can be challenging. These five key reports from the World Economic Forum’s Centre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution will keep you in the loop. See how emerging technology, #AI, aviation, digital jobs and the space industry are impacting our lives right now. https://lnkd.in/dDjM7JH5 Author: Gareth Francis, Senior Writer, Forum Agenda

As artificial intelligence (AI) technologies evolve, balancing #innovation with safety has become essential. Trust and safety professionals working with members of the AI community will be key to addressing the complexities of online and AI safety. Through open discussions and implementing robust safety measures, we can ensure AI technologies are harnessed responsibly for the benefit of all. https://lnkd.in/enujcRkK #ArtificialIntelligence #Cybersecurity Author: Agustina Callegari, Project Lead, Global Coalition for Digital Safety, World Economic Forum

Interoperability is a major concern for the future of the #metaverse. A balance must be struck between ensuring a frictionless experience between platforms, and respecting privacy and other user considerations. Regulation, such as the European Commission's Digital Markets Act, can indicate how to balance these priorities. https://lnkd.in/dbBGfqw9 Author: Adrian Kuenzler, Professor of Competition and Intellectual Property Law, The University of Hong Kong Dylan Reim, Lead, Defining and Building the Metaverse Initiative, World Economic Forum 

The proposed #Spacecraft #Cybersecurity Act aims to protect NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration's missions by integrating cybersecurity from the design stage, countering threats from cyber-attacks. A report highlighted gaps in NASA's current cybersecurity, only protecting operational spacecraft. The Act seeks to prevent mission failures and data theft by ensuring robust protections early on. The US Act could set a global benchmark, enhancing space mission security worldwide. https://lnkd.in/enJjmMG4    Author: Jo Adetunji, Editor, The Conversation 

Asian countries’ lag in education, digital literacy and disability access hinder their economic potential. Artificial intelligence (AI) tools globally enable workers to access knowledge, optimize resources and enhance efficiency. With proper support and skilling strategies, AI can help Asian nations include everyone in economic growth. https://lnkd.in/g4USXuRD Author: Ahmed Mazhari, President, Microsoft Asia #ArtificialIntelligence #AI #DigitalLiteracy 

As #ArtificialIntelligence's use cases expand, we face a reality in which human agency erodes and decision-making is instead exported to machines. To prevent this from happening, each of us can take steps in our own lives to preserve our agency and decision-making capacity. Thinking through the "Complex Five" of knowns and unknowns is a sure-fire way to prepare for the age of #AI. https://lnkd.in/gJaiCxeG    Author: Roger Spitz, President & CEO, Disruptive Futures Institute