Category: Digital Economy
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Trade Facilitation in an Era of Technological Disruption and Political Shifts
Global trade sits at the nexus of rapid technological innovation and significant geopolitical change. Over the past decades, supply chains have knitted the world’s economies together, lifting trade values to record highs (nearly $33 trillion in 2024, a new peak). At the same time, political currents—from trade wars to new…
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Bridging the Digital Divide: A World Bank Call for Inclusive and Sustainable Digital Transformation
In today’s rapidly evolving world, digital transformation is no longer a luxury — it is an absolute necessity. Yet, as highlighted by the World Bank at the recent Global Digital Summit 2025, while digital technologies are accelerating economic and social progress for many, a staggering 2.1 to 2.6 billion people…
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Machine Learning: The Silent Revolution Beyond Human Comprehension
In the world of artificial intelligence (AI), what once seemed futuristic is now a growing reality. A recent demonstration from Google’s AI lab in London captured global attention, showcasing robots playing soccer — not because they were programmed step by step, but because they taught themselves how to score goals.…
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China’s New AI Content Labeling Law: A Step Toward Responsible Innovation or Digital Overregulation?
As artificial intelligence continues to reshape industries and societies, concerns around misinformation, deepfakes, and synthetic content are rising globally. In response to these challenges, China has announced a sweeping regulation that mandates all AI-generated content — including text, images, audio, video, and virtual content — to carry clear labels, both…
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Building an Inclusive and Secure Digital Future — The World Bank’s Vision and Challenges Ahead
As we move deeper into the digital age, the role of international organizations in shaping equitable, innovative, and secure digital ecosystems becomes increasingly vital. The World Bank, a long-standing pioneer in global digital development since the sector’s isolation phase in 1999, is entering a new phase of strategic action. This…
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Antitrust in the AI Age: Balancing Innovation and Fair Competition
As digital markets evolve at an unprecedented pace, competition regulators, legal practitioners, government officials, economists, consultants, academics, and the media are grappling with new challenges. The rise of Generative AI (GenAI), the surge in cross-border mergers, and the shifting landscape of competition law enforcement have made it imperative to revisit…
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The Accidental Revolution: Geoffrey Hinton and the Rise of Artificial Intelligence
In a strikingly prescient statement, Geoffrey Hinton, often called the “Godfather of AI,” remarked that humans may soon be the second most intelligent beings on the planet. His insights into artificial intelligence (AI) are not merely speculative; they are grounded in decades of research, trial, and unexpected breakthroughs. What began…
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Bridging the Gap: Digital Well-Being
In an age where digital technology dominates nearly every aspect of life, from work to education and healthcare, understanding its impact on human well-being is crucial. While traditional statistics provide a broad picture of digital transformation, they often fail to capture the personal stories behind the numbers. The OECD reports…
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The Future of Workforce and Automation
In today’s rapidly evolving industrial landscape, efficiency and productivity have become the defining factors of success. As industries scale up and technological advancements disrupt traditional processes, businesses must adapt to remain competitive. The crux of this transformation lies in two key areas—workforce optimization and automation. This blog critically examines the…
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AI-Driven Service Transformation
The rapid evolution of Generative AI (GenAI) is redefining the landscape of service-based industries. Businesses that once thrived on linear growth models—where revenue expansion was directly tied to workforce expansion—are now witnessing a fundamental shift. The industry is at an inflection point where efficiency and optimization are no longer mere…
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