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China Threatens Sweeping Blacklist of Firms After Huawei Ban
China said it will establish a list of so-called “unreliable
How Inequality Threatens Civil Society
A spiral of slow growth and rent-seeking by powerful interests pose a danger to democracy
How deepfakes undermine truth and threaten democracy
The use of deepfake technology to manipulate video and audio for malicious purposes -- whether it's to stoke violence or defame politicians and journalists -- is becoming a real threat. As these tools become more accessible and their products more realistic, how will they shape what we believe about the world? In a portentous talk, law professor Danielle Citron reveals how deepfakes magnify our distrust -- and suggests approaches to safeguarding the truth.
If We Are Worried About Huawei Who Else Should Cause Concern?
You might think that the Huawei controversy is about security or trade. But it might be about something else...
Three Forces That Threaten Liberalism and How To Counter Them
Principles of liberalism such as individual liberty, equality, pluralism and toleration have contributed greatly to prosperity and human flourishing. But these principles are now threatened by three powerful opposing forces. First, tribalism causes us to unite with people like ourselves and distrust those who are different. Second, scientism makes us believe that a social order designed from the top down is better than one that emerges…
How Artificial Intelligence Systems Could Threaten Democracy
Even governments in democracies with strong traditions of rule of law find themselves tempted to abuse these new abilities.
A cheap Internet of Things threatens the internet
A side effect of the smartphone revolution is the emergence of a rich—but cheap—ecosystem of building block modules.
A US Nuclear weapons ban?
Can you trust Huawei... or any other networks supplier for that matter?
Price, bug-patching, security, control ... so many factors to consider
Paperless billing benefits firms and consumers
From cell phone companies to insurance providers to banks, many different organizations inundate their subscribers with paper bills every month. But as more firms begin implementing paperless billing systems, consumers could see both the cost of their bills and their impact on the environment shrink
The Telecom Trap for Private Equity Firms & How to Avoid It
Have you ever heard of the telecom trap? If you haven't you be a victim of the 'trap'. Find out what it is and how to avoid and save on telecom expenses.
Cloud services firms and the Internet of Things
The argument is not whether a company like NetSuite has the capability to be the lynchpin in managing Industrial Internet solutions; it is whether mega-businesses perceive similar cloud service providers as big enough.
Will More Restaurants Ban the Use of Prepaid Cards?
A popular restaurant doesn’t accept prepaid cards because of concerns that there may not be enough money left for a tip.
Are Governments Right to Ban Facial Recognition Technology?
Proposed public-sector bans of facial recognition are often based on inaccurate misconceptions, and following through on them would harm law enforcement, school safety and technological progress.
3 Things Every Private Equity Firm Should Look for on a Telecom Invoice
Private equity firms, like any business, are constantly looking for ways to save money and more efficient ways of investing money. Paying higher than necessary telecom invoices…
What Blocks Growth in Professional Services Firms?
While some firms may make growth look easy, most of the time it's hard. It takes strategic, long-term thinking combined with an unwavering commitment to execution and accountability. Off the top of your head, name as many fast-growing companies as you can. Now, think of some more that are...
5 ways small, minority-owned firms can build success
Contracting firms run by minorities, women, veterans and other groups that aren't traditionally favored in the industry can reap the benefits of unique opportunities if they follow a few simple steps.
3 Branding Questions Your Firm Must Answer
To grow your business, you don’t need to redesign your logo, but you do need to clearly define the focus of your advisory work.
How to Create Great Content for Technology Firms
Creating great technical content is difficult. On the other hand, technical content that can move the needle for your company is really valuable.
How Great Firms Prosper Through Entrepreneurial Thinking
Develop an Entrepreneurial Mindset Why are some businesses more vulnerable to disruptive change than others? Should big companies engage in entrepreneurship? How do you stay ahead of the competition? In , Jim Dewald provides advice on how to create a culture
Tech Firms Grapple With How to Make Open Source Pay
A group of technology executives are grappling with one of the most vexing questions in the industry: how to profit off of open-source software that is available free.
