A tale of two economies: How America's cost-of-living crisis is shaping US midterm elections
The economy is the number one issue for most American voters, as they worry about high food and energy costs. But can the results of Novembe...
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20 of 43 episodesCombatting online scams in the age of AI
One in four Europeans has fallen victim to an online scam, from identity fraud to fake romances. The rise of artificial intelligence is ushe...
French crypto unicorn Ledger warns of AI security risks
Artificial intelligence is "changing the security landscape". That's according to Ledger, a French unicorn of cryptocurrency that's seeking...
How long will the global energy crunch last?
High energy prices continue to drive inflation and stoke anger among voters around the world. But with more crude oil flowing through the St...
Can AI play a role in reducing inequality?
In the debate about how best to regulate artificial intelligence, what about its role in development and aid? Warnings about the potential f...
Canada seeks new role in global economy
As trade ties with the US continue to fray, Canada is seeking a new role and new partners in the increasingly fragmented global economy. Pri...
Food security under pressure from conflicts, extreme weather
Extreme weather and violent conflicts are threatening food production and trade across the globe. Experts are forecasting a super El Niño, w...
International Space Summit: Europe plays catch-up with US and China
The space sector is booming. The global industry expected to reach a value of €2 trillion mark by 2040. But behind this spectacular growth l...
Please welcome the newest member to our team: The AI agent
This week, we're looking look at efforts to incorporate artificial intelligence into the workplace. But not just your run-of-the-mill genera...
Executive diversity and inclusion: How to promote female leadership
CEO Women Europe is a new initiative launched in June of this year to boost partnerships between Europe, the Middle East and the Asia-Pacifi...
Artificial intelligence in Europe: Does advanced AI have a glass ceiling?
What does Europe lose if advanced AI adoption stays at current levels? A report commissioned by US tech giant Amazon Web Services finds that...
Andy Burnham outlines his vision for UK economy with promise to raise living standards
Andy Burnham, the former mayor of Greater Manchester, is likely to be the next British prime minister following Keir Starmer's resignation....
VivaTech 2026: Space race hits new heights with reusable technology
Space loomed large over the 2026 VivaTech festival. Startups and technology giants alike have entered the new space economy – a sector previ...
VivaTech 2026: Bringing quantum computing from innovation to commercialisation
Can quantum computing change the way we solve problems? The emerging technology can tackle situations that are out of reach for classical co...
Race for critical minerals: The social and environmental trade-off
What are the social and environmental costs of the race for critical minerals? Minerals like cobalt, lithium, and nickel are crucial for the...
Pharmaceutical industry becomes geopolitical battleground as US threatens tariffs
The global pharmaceutical industry has found itself at the heart of geopolitical and trade tensions. The Trump administration has pushed pol...
Powering the AI inference boom: Is it time to downsize the data centre?
In the world of artificial intelligence, the focus used to be on training AI models. Now, increasingly, it's on "inference" – the actual exe...
Is home ownership still part of the American Dream?
Owning a home has long been a cornerstone of the American Dream, but is increasingly out of reach for many US workers. A report by the White...
Can nuclear power resolve the energy crisis?
The war with Iran has prompted many economies to reevaluate their energy needs and strategy. In Europe, several countries are considering re...
Are fans being priced out of live gigs?
A spate of high-profile stadium tours by stars like Céline Dion, Taylor Swift and Oasis have put a spotlight on the practice of dynamic tick...