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How augmented reality will change the future of work in the consumer sector

Enabled by technological advancements, the future of work is increasingly digital and automated. This transition may be initially costly but…
COP27: Have we committed to our goals?

The main perceived success of COP27 was the agreement between 200 nations to set up a “loss and damage fund”.…
What does Biden’s executive order mean for worldwide AI regulation?

On 30 October 2023, the Biden administration released the most comprehensive set of rules and guidelines surrounding AI regulation the…
What in the world has happened since COP27?

The world is currently at an environmental crisis point with climate records falling monthly, sea levels continuing to rise and…
M&A market performance suffered in Q3 2023

The third quarter of 2023 saw a slight fall in deal activity after the recovery in the global M&A market…

Fast food is about to get faster—the rise of the robotic service industry

Nestled away in the bustling kitchens of fast food restaurants, robots are making their mark. As the pace of life…
Generative AI – beyond the hype

2023 started with a buzz around ChatGPT, and more generally around the immense potential that generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) holds.…
Consumers are subscribing their lives away

In an increasingly digitalised world, consumers are being increasingly manipulated into "vendor lock-in" in every aspect of their lives. It…
The foodservice sector has landed in the metaverse

By 2030, the metaverse will be a $626bn opportunity according to GlobalData. When it comes to the food sector, the…
The Metaverse: Macroeconomic trends

Gaming and social media companies are at the vanguard of metaverse development, but enterprises will lead the charge in the…