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The Economics of AI

UVA Darden

Global Economies & Markets. Global Economic Outlook. Since expenditure on compute is growing much faster than the overall economy, an ever-growing portion of our economy’s resources is devoted to compute — the beginning of an AI takeoff! The Economics of AI. Fri, 01/06/2023 - 09:52. 6 January 2023. Learn More.

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Words vs. Actions: Why Innovation Must Be Central to COP28 Discussions

UVA Darden

It’s encouraging that more than 70 countries have set net-zero targets, representing 75 percent of global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. This is known in the industry as “embodied carbon,” and it makes up an astounding 11 percent of building global GHG emissions. The policymakers attending must be honest about our lack of progress.

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When to Make a Statement

Association Now Leadership

Leaders are under more pressure to speak out on hot topics. The current news cycle is stressful for a lot of associations—at least two major global conflicts, an election year, plus anxiety over immigration, the economy, and more. The right response is a function of a good plan—and some organizational awareness.

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5 Definitive Characteristics of the Future Workplace: How Can HR Support?

Zenefits

According to a study by daVinci Payments , the gig economy grew by 33% at the height of the pandemic. As the post-pandemic future takes form, it is clear that gigs have become a part of the global work landscape. The days when lockdowns dominated global headlines are gone. DEI has become a critical topic over the last few years.

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The Next Boom For Entrepreneurs and Freelancers- What It Means For HR?

Vantage Circle

The Coronavirus pandemic has undoubtedly had a negative impact on the contemporary economy. While the decline in GDP and increase in the unemployment rate illustrates the negative consequences of Coronavirus, the virus has had two beneficial effects on the economy: an increase in entrepreneurs and freelancers.

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How To Improve Security In 2023 So It Isn’t A Repeat Of 2022

Chief Executive

According to Check Point , by mid-year, cyberattacks had risen 42% globally. According to the SonicWall Cyber Threat Report, the global volume of ransomware is increasing by 98%. Globally, healthcare, financial services, manufacturing and state and local governments continue to see a rise in the frequency of attacks.

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Gig Workers: Who are they and the Benefits

Vantage Circle

And as we speak of new trends, we should not forget to mention that the gig economy has made its presence in the booming market. The gig economy has always been there, but organizations have been skeptical about it until recently. And with the rise in the gig economy, there has been a widespread increase in gig workers.