Global reset – Two whales in a pond Phuah Eng Chye (5 June 2021) Global reset refers to the monumental changes triggered by a reset in the relationships between the world’s two most powerful nations. The analogy of “two whales in a pond” captures several critical dynamics. It describes how the global landscape will change … “Global reset – Two whales in a pond”
Tag: Information society
Journey to the information society – Issues and strategic themes
Journey to the information society – Issues and strategic themes Phuah Eng Chye (22 May 2021) Issues Developed countries have reached a crossroads in their journey to the information society. They face a populist backlash against technology and globalisation and have to decide whether to continue their advance or retreat. There’s not much to be … “Journey to the information society – Issues and strategic themes”
Journey to the information society – Unlearning and learning
Journey to the information society – Unlearning and learning Phuah Eng Chye (8 May 2021) We are mid-way in the journey to the information society. Most people now have access to some form of connectivity but there are large pockets that do not. The information sphere is also half-way in its migration. Economic activities; the … “Journey to the information society – Unlearning and learning”
Information rules (Part 12: The global race for AI governance leadership)
Information rules (Part 12: The global race for AI governance leadership) Phuah Eng Chye (10 April 2021) In its early years, global adoption of AI benefitted immensely from openness and minimal restraints. The governance vacuum was filled by the private sector. Janosch Delcker notes “organizations ranging from the Catholic Church to Big Tech corporations have … “Information rules (Part 12: The global race for AI governance leadership)”
Information rules (Part 11: Regulating AI – Issues)
Information rules (Part 11: Regulating AI – Issues) Phuah Eng Chye (27 March 2021) Artificial Intelligence (AI) is the key that is unlocking the power of automation and data. It is accentuating the use of information to reconstruct economic activities; in the process creating new industries, business models and forms of employment. It is transforming … “Information rules (Part 11: Regulating AI – Issues)”
Information rules (Part 10: Reimagining the news industry for an information society)
Information rules (Part 10: Reimagining the news industry for an information society) Phuah Eng Chye (13 March 2021) It is widely acknowledged the news industry, particularly print-based journalism, is in need of reinvention. Jane Elizabeth notes “as social media grew as a platform and even sometimes a source for breaking news, journalists began to wonder … “Information rules (Part 10: Reimagining the news industry for an information society)”