Optimism Bias in the World Economic Forum’s Future of Jobs 2025 Report
Historical precedents remind us, that technological disruptions often generate pockets of acute job displacement, while real-world data from the IMF and World Bank highlight persistent and systemic barriers that can hinder job transitions and reskilling efforts Every year, the World Economic Forum (WEF) publishes its highly anticipated Future of Jobs report. These reports spark widespread […]
Foreign Investors Fuel India Equity Exodus
While the withdrawal of FIIs and FPIs is concerning, the increased participation of domestic investors offers a silver lining.The ongoing outflow story underscores the need for India to bolster its investment climate by addressing valuation concerns, accelerating reforms, and ensuring macroeconomic stability In recent months, India’s financial markets have faced an unsettling phenomenon: the mass […]
America’s Big Tech Free-For-All: The New President’s AI Gambit Ignites Global Shockwaves
In a whirlwind first week, the United States’ newly sworn-in president has made one thing abundantly clear: artificial intelligence will reign—unchecked, unfettered, and unleashed. With the stroke of a pen, the White House rescinded comprehensive AI safety rules put in place under the Biden administration, effectively handing the keys to America’s bold new frontier over […]
Post-ChatGPT Dawn: The Modern Apollo Program
GenAI’s journey over the past two years mirrors the trajectory of other groundbreaking technologies: initial hype tempered by practical realities, leading to sustained innovation. While the transition from fascination to adoption was slower than anticipated, the foundations are now firmly in place. With continued investment, rising developer engagement, and growing confidence in ROI, GenAI is […]
Paradox of Progress – The Interplay between Water, Watts & Algorithms
Every summer, India’s technology hubs of Bangalore and Hyderabad face severe water crisis. The paradox of progress lies in the delicate balance between harnessing energy for technological advancement while ensuring that such growth does not compromise environmental sustainability and long-term viability Google’s hyperscale data centres, which underpin its Cloud services and essential products like Gmail, […]
Company Loyalty – Alive or Dead?
While the traditional employment model of mutual loyalty may be fading, a new understanding is emerging.Employees today want to know how a job fits into their life story.To cultivate loyalty in this new environment, companies must adapt. Is company loyalty a thing of the past? This question goes beyond employee feelings; it touches on how […]
Illuminating the ‘Black Box’ with Explainable AI (XAI)
Explainable AI is not merely a technical enhancement but a fundamental requirement for the responsible and effective deployment of AI in today’s complex and regulated business environment. Its adoption will distinguish forward-thinking organisations that are prepared to navigate the challenges and opportunities presented by the AI revolution. Artificial intelligence has reached a pivotal moment, where […]
2025 Will be the Year of Accessible Intelligence – AI in Everything
Amidst the swirl of new technologies, soaring ambitions, and geopolitical manoeuvring, businesses face both uncertainty and unprecedented opportunities. What remains to be seen is how quickly we can adapt, and which of these breakthroughs will prove most impactful in shaping the future of work and society. At CES 2025, the world got a fresh glimpse […]
Workplace Trends for 2025: Looking beyond a quarter century
The convergence of technology, employee well-being, and evolving workplace dynamics signals an inflection point for businesses in the New Year. Success will hinge on how effectively organisations integrate these trends into a cohesive strategy. We have rushed through the first quarter of the twenty-first century, and what a quarter it has been! As we look […]
Innovation at the Crossroads – NVIDIA Enables Olympus & Fujifilm a Pivot to Adjacent Markets
By combining NVIDIA’s AI expertise with proprietary technical prowess and traditional competencies, Fujifilm and Olympus have shown how innovation happens at the crossroads of disruption, and when different forces converge to trigger ideas A youthful 30-year-old company, NVIDIA, global leader in AI and accelerated computing, is enabling 104-year-old Olympus, and 90-year-old Fujifilm – synonymous with […]