AI Should be a Public Good

Governments can spur research and innovation in AI by establishing a secure and trusted data commons.

Opinion, Artificial IntelligenceWisam AmidNovember 14, 2019ai, artificial intelligence, data, data science, Google, Government, UAE, Estonia

Facebook Fumbles a Rebrand

Branding is a tricky business — we know. Facebook’s recent snafu sheds light on the why and how of a good (or bad) rebrand.

Opinion, CultureWisam AmidNovember 14, 2019Facebook, branding, rebrand, design, digital, Google, strategy

We Were Wrong About Productivity

The surprising and happy answer to getting more done at work? Don’t work so much.

China Embraces Blockchain

The Chinese government is warming to Blockchain. What can the world’s 2nd largest economy learn from early adopters?

Opinion, BlockchainWisam AmidNovember 8, 2019China, Estonia, UAE, Dubai, blockchain, Bitcoin, Libra, Facebook, Remittences

The Edge of Innovation

The UAE is stepping up its AI strategy with an investment in military R&D. The benefits to business and society will be huge.

Opinion, Artificial IntelligenceWisam AmidNovember 6, 2019UAE, EDGE, artificial intelligence, ai, military

Issue 32: Do You Need a Brand Refresh?

When it comes to your brand identity, timing is everything.

BackstoryWisam AmidNovember 6, 2019Facebook, brand, branding, strategy, ADDA, Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Digital Authority, Google, medicine, ai, healthcare, WeWork, Microsoft

Fit in the City

The fitness tracker market is booming, but privacy questions loom. Blockchain for healthcare is a solution.

Opinion, BlockchainWisam AmidNovember 4, 2019Apple, Apple Watch, fitness, FitBit, Google, Estonia, Dubai, Blockchain, Health, Healthcare, technology, data, data privacy

The Tortoise and the Hare in Silicon Valley

Unicorn startups and celebrity founders are faltering while good old fashioned loyalty programs continue to expand.

Opinion, Industry 4.0Wisam AmidOctober 31, 2019WeWork, loyalty, Amazon, Amazon Prima, Dubai, Dubai10X

Issue 31: Will Your Next Doctor Be a Robot?

Well, maybe not but next-generation doctors will depend on blockchain.

Doctors and AI, Better Together?

Doctors have nothing to fear from AI. But the rise of AI-assisted medicine leads to important questions about empathy, and data.

Issue 30: The Kids Are Alright

The classroom of the future is already here.

Get Ready for More Tangles

Internet protocols are complex. As lawmakers finally move to regulate the web, complications will be the norm.

Opinion, DataWisam AmidOctober 18, 2019Internet, Google, regulations, US, USA, DNS, GDPR

Issue 29: Why Did Your IPO Just Implode?

Failure to launch is a theme on Wall Street and we know why.

BackstoryWisam AmidOctober 16, 2019WeWork, IPO, unicorn, Cultural fluency, culture, UAE, Dubai, ADGM, fintech, data, etihad

Dubai Opens for Digital Business

Dubai announces new virtual business license to attract a new global class of digital entrepreneurs.

Opinion, Industry 4.0Wisam AmidOctober 14, 2019e-residency, e-commerce, e-business, Dubai, UAE, Estonia, digital, work, working

Issue 28: Trust is the Missing Ingredient

Understanding the nexus of business and technology starts with trust.

Abu Dhabi is Making Waves in Global FinTech

The remittence market is set for disruption and the UAE is primed to lead. Will the next finch unicorn hail from Abu Dhabi?

Opinion, Industry 4.0Wisam AmidOctober 8, 2019Fintech, Remittences, Abu Dhabi, ADGM, Libra, Facebook, FinTech AD, UAE

Issue 27: You Should Get Paid for Your Data

A simple idea could transform the internet for the better.

AI Progress Report

AI developments are accelerating across the globe. We pause to consider the latest crop of announcements.

Opinion, Artificial IntelligenceWisam AmidSeptember 29, 2019AI, artificial intelligence, healthcare, Apple Watch, Apple, Google, China

The Bold Idea Behind Data Dignity

The global data economy is worth trillions of dollars. Is it crazy to think users might be able to enjoy a piece of the pie?

Opinion, DataWisam AmidSeptember 28, 2019data, data regulation, data privacy, advertising, privacy

Quantum Computing Has Arrived - Maybe

A leaked paper by Google has set the quantum computing community ablaze. But what does it mean?

Opinion, Industry 4.0Wisam AmidSeptember 27, 2019Quantum computing, Quantum computer, Google, Sycamore, IBM, 5G, USA, China

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