Category: Technology

Generative AI has seen an explosion in interest and popularity since the public launch of ChatGPT in November 2022. Interest and awareness in the tech of the future hasn’t been this intense in decades, with some likening it to the lighting fast transition from “mystery to ubiquity” last seen in regards to the internet in the mid-’90s...

As artificial intelligence (AI) develops more and more capabilities, especially with recent advances in "generative artificial intelligence" thanks to the launch of ChatGPT, its potential to solve the world's most pressing social problems has grown. However, philanthropic organizations – although uniquely positioned to advance AI for social good – have yet to fully realize this potential...

The potential that generative AI offers to our industry is seemingly unlimited. Generative AI is poised for continued advancement, promising further innovation in various fields. As research progresses and technology matures, it is expected to have profound societal and economic implications, transforming industries and prompting the development of appropriate legal and regulatory frameworks...

As evidenced by history, the relationship between innovation and economic growth is long-standing; the two feed off each other. Innovation enables growth and growth in return enables higher investment and demand for innovation, which makes it a strong case for any economy to encourage innovation...

Comprehending the role of prediction machines and the significance of human judgment skills in an AI-driven workplace is essential for businesses to remain competitive and innovative in this ever-changing landscape...

Communicators and advisors must comprehend the paradoxes and theories underlining the connection between technology and people and the dynamics between early adopters and those who are slower to embrace AI technologies...

While everyone should maintain a healthy dose of skepticism, we also need healthy conversation between industry leaders and the mainstream policy and business community around true innovation in cryptoland...

Crackdowns on business have left Chinese entrepreneurs weary and wary. The perception of foreign business in China serving as a bridge between the world is shifting dramatically. Here's what multinationals need to know...

With the right approach and storytelling, this event can open doors with partners, media, tech consumers, and other stakeholders. If you’re employing technology either to drive core business or to create external impact, there’s a place for you at CES...

Dasha Iventicheva—senior associate director at APCO Worldwide and member of the Strategic Partnerships and Global Engagement team sat down with Sue Kim, Head of Global Partnerships and Philanthropy for MIT Solve, an APCO client...

For India to leverage the global semiconductor supply chain it should work toward creating a competitive policy environment that creates a level playing field between foreign and domestic players. ..

In the upcoming years, the Chinese government and industries will pay increasing attention to non-crypto blockchain as a crucial technology that will support China’s pursuit of digitalization. This gives MNCs ample opportunities to pro-actively offer their experience and look for investment opportunities to establish a strong foothold in this emerging sector in China...

As average life expectancy creeps up and the number of newborns continues to decline, Japan’s inverted population pyramid is becoming even sharper toward the bottom...

The metaverse is a digital world—parallel to real life—where people can interact with each other in real-time...

Experts believe that XR will eventually become mainstream, with businesses and individuals using it daily in their work and personal lives...

Twitter Blue had a substantial effect on several companies, with many halting advertising spend or reducing activity on the platform...

Advancements in technology have unearthed vast potential to galvanize the Indian health care landscape...

As Hispanic Heritage Month comes to a close and as companies wind down their celebration efforts, it’s an opportune time to revisit how Hispanics continue to shape the United States, as well as the challenges they face year-round. As consumers of data, companies should care about where their data comes from and how it was collected, especially when that data is being used to inform corporate strategy...

Today, technology is the oxygen that our world breathes. It is no longer a convenience or alternative, but a tool that must be leveraged...

Virtual education appears to be a solid path forward for students to meet their individual academic goals and we should stop fighting the tide and embrace this new format as a norm.  ..

This has been the most highly anticipated technology revolution in a long time, and it is staring right at us...

Those who want to survive will use this Crypto Winter as a reality check and a learning opportunity to build better...

AI is an exponentially growing force across industries, with new AI products revolutionizing the market and adding ease of doing business as a core component of the workspace...

The basic concept of the Vision is to use technology and digital infrastructure to “create a society where anyone can comfortably and conveniently live anywhere in the country.”..

The internet is transforming, converging our physical and digital worlds to create an immersive experience known as the metaverse...

The metaverse will be the first major global technology created in a world under China’s regulatory framework for cyberspace...

A global, efficient, competitive, profitable and resilient semiconductor industry can usher continual technological innovations benefitting people, businesses and nations...

It is a busy time for antitrust and competition policy, with major new laws hitting the statute books and enforcers vying to outdo each other in severity...

Digital health organizations and pharmaceutical companies are challenged to act now to demonstrate to patients and customers that they are fortifying their digital defenses...

As we head into 2022, it’s worth reflecting on the economy we want to build, while being clear-eyed in examining the negative social risks of emergent crypto technologies and Web3 visions. That is a conversation worth having and it’s important for industry and policy leaders to listen to new voices, understand new communities and engage generations of consumers that are growing up in this more decentralized layer of our economies and societies...

The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the much-needed digital transformation, especially in the retail sector in the country...

Policy leaders in the region often find themselves in uncharted territory, with scenarios that do not have a ready-made model for governance. Companies must therefore enter this conversation to share insights, expertise and policy recommendations...

Without changes in policy, privacy & access to care, the adoption and further expansion of digital health services, may be limited...

The online gaming industry is changing with high demand and likely to grow. It is watched by users, developers, financiers, regulators and technocrats...

Now is the time for a proactive, strategic approach to protecting your business, non-profit or university from the cyber pandemic that has surged with the increasing popularity of remote work and the growing sophistication and boldness of cyber crooks. Regardless of your level of cyber security, here is a four-point plan for what you can do now to protect and prepare. ..

There are many algorithms developed to do good but lack an understanding of the data science principles that allow them to benefit all people. No algorithm is perfect, but there are ways to design algorithms that can improve outcomes for all people over time. ..

To what extent will AI-aided systems replace or augment existing technologies as the role of frontline care staff is being reshaped by computers that can monitor cases, analyze data and directly deliver basic care...

As a result of increased levels of stress, isolation and burnout, it’s perhaps no surprise that more companies are prioritizing employee wellbeing as part of their overall ESG strategies...

There’s a lot of talk today about “analytics,” “data science” and “machine learning.” How these are defined and how they are applied differ depending on who you’re talking to, the field they work in and what their expertise is...

As companies develop new and revolutionary technologies and our society irrevocably shift towards greater online interaction and presence, so do the dangers of technological shortcomings. ..

We challenged our own assumptions about the state-of-affairs and trends likely to have the most profound impact on life and work in years to come...

Globally, antitrust scrutiny and enforcement remained robust with the focus on big tech continuing to grow. There now appears to be competition amongst regulators themselves as a wave of investigations are launched and new tools proposed to regulate digital markets...

Global tech and the intersection of policy, issues and reputation management have never been more intense. The opportunities for defining and owning a relevant narrative for all brands are massive...

Looking ahead to 2021, APCO Worldwide’s business experts analyzed potential trends and provided their predictions for the new year—examining the future of hospitality, global energy, financial technology and capital markets—where all signs point to continued focus on health, tech and safety...

The COVID-19 crisis has been an eye-opener for many stakeholders, especially national governments, and has revealed that sharing health data is essential for enabling positive health outcomes and more sustainable health systems in Europe...

Only one in six tech specialists in the UK are female, with only one in 10 of those being in leadership positions. Regardless of increasing efforts by some companies to improve, it’s clear female representation in the technology sector is still seriously lagging...

It has been a buzzword for several years, but the concept of Europe’s ‘strategic autonomy’ has really gathered more attention over the last months in light of the COVID-19 crisis...

APCO's digital team in Europe used a qualitative approach, that focused on the cultural contexts surrounding online conversations, to gained interesting insights into how various audiences interacted online to create a unique fan experience that was more virtual and unlike any other Champions League final ever before...

While person-to-person interaction is at an all-time low as we struggle to flatten the curve of COVID-19 cases, grassroots advocacy and social media engagement is at an all-time high. Phone2Action’s Stephanie Stouffer, an APCO alumna, joins our hosts on the latest episode of Essential Bytes to discuss the unique opportunities presented by the unified collectives emerging online in the wake of COVID-19 and renewed calls for social justice...

Welcome to Essential Bytes, where APCO’s team of digital strategists discuss their perspectives on the latest digital news, reveal challenges they’re facing and highlight the opportunities that lie ahead for brands online...

By 2025, China is likely to be the world’s largest 5G market, with both public and private sector organizations in market demonstrating that virtually any industry can benefit from it. A glimpse at China’s 5G progress and applications can help foreign companies to understand how they can become part of the story...

The aftermath of the COVID-19 crisis will inevitably feature renewed efforts to protect the privacy of individuals...

The COVID-19 pandemic and the challenges we have faced globally to support learning have also, once again, brought to light significant inequities in the opportunities available to young people who have access to high-speed internet and those who do not...

The COVID-19 crisis has proved that while it’s possible to provide the vast majority of learning virtually—and schools and universities around the world should be given huge credit for achieving what they have in such a short space of time—the sudden and complete shift to e-learning has put significant pressure on the families of school-aged children...

New research from APCO Insight on the COVID-19 pandemic shows that Americans view technology as more important than ever, with three in four saying that the industry has an important role to play in finding innovative solutions...

While in-person events may be the preferred method for many gatherings, virtual events can—with proper planning—be an effective way to educate, engage and inspire your audience...

Technology is a ubiquitous constant in our everyday lives—essential in all sectors ranging from energy and financial services, to retail and healthcare. With so much potential for economic and geopolitical influence for those that lead and control technological advancements, nations and businesses alike have deep vested interests in relevant policies and trends...

Twitter is stepping back from political ads; what does that mean for issue and advocacy campaigns?..

For organizations looking to use digital targeting to support their public affairs efforts, it’s important to understand what is and isn’t possible when it comes to individual or small group targeting using paid social, as well as best practices for reaching the right individuals and achieving the best result possible...

AI has a huge potential to revolutionize healthcare, but over-hyping AI can undermine the credibility of the promise...

The impending launch of 5G has prompted what many consider to be a 21st century arms race. In Israel, 5G represents a window of opportunity for western multinational telecoms companies...

Organizations that follow best-in-class AI ethical principles will be the leaders in their unique competitive sets, and their collective intelligence increases the odds of AI becoming a better and more human partner in our lives...

Artificial intelligence has unleashed a new wave of digital disruption, and we are already seeing its application and benefits across the communications industry spectrum...

With the rise of AI, we have the best tools in history at our disposal to solve complex problems. Companies need to stay ahead of the curve and embrace the change, or risk playing catch up...

As executives grapple with growing consumer expectations and new regulatory regimes, standout companies will embrace these changing dynamics instead of hiding from them. But truly adopting values of protecting consumer privacy and baking in security measures by design requires the C-suite reaching outside of the standard chorus of voices, gaining insight from diverse perspectives...

At a recent APCO Forum discussion in Brussels, participants discussed the opportunities, priorities and conditions for a thriving AI-powered industry in Europe...

In the wake of Europe’s seismic political shifts, it is more important than ever to understand Brussels...

It’s easy for conversations about new technology to devolve into fears of a dystopian world. To gain trust and bring the public along, the benefits of the technology must be clearly evident to justify the losses...

How does China’s social media landscape differ from the west? Who are the biggest players, and how can foreign companies leverage them? Here are the three key things multinational companies need to know about China’s current social media landscape, and how it differs from the west...

There are reasons to be optimistic and excited about the promise of machine learning in medicine, but the path and speed towards wider implementation is hard to predict...

The expertise and frameworks to ensure that the mathematical foundation of AI and machine learning algorithms are ethical and fair has not kept up...

To better understand the future of health care, members of APCO’s global team took a closer look at the industry and shared analysis on the issues that will define the sector moving forward...

European brands are looking at Japan, the world’s third largest economy, as a new market to tap into. The Land of the Rising Sun is a market quite different from the West under many aspects. APCO's team shares insights on media relations in Japan...

In light of the ‘Dieselgate’ scandal, concerns over the dual quality of products in some member states and the growth of e-commerce, as part of its consumer law overhaul, today the European Commission presented its ‘New Deal for Consumers’ package. ..

A defenestration of Big Tech companies in the UK is about as likely as a new spaceport...

Tech companies globally are concerned about Brexit, as the UK was seen as a champion of digital innovation and regulatory light-touch empowering the growth of Tech Titans and startups...

With over 5,000 speakers, 4,000 media, nearly 2,500 sessions and over 70,000 participants from 90 countries, South by South West (SXSW) represents the new Mecca not only for creative, marketing and advertising executives, but increasingly, communications and policy leaders from across all sectors, including cities and governments from all over the world...

Health care in the United States is a $2.8 trillion, rapidly-changing and increasingly complex industry. ..

In 2017, the talents of women remain deeply underrepresented in STEM fields around the United States. ..

Tech Nation 2017 is a thorough and in-depth report that presents the case for the past and hopefully future success of the digital economy. ..

For nearly a decade, APCO's Beijing Director Bruce Fu has been following these trends and advising multinational companies on how to interpret these regulations and keep their business relevant. In these videos, Bruce walks us through the motivations behind China’s technology ambitions, the role that innovation plays, and how technology MNCs should react...

APCO's team in China prepared a special report on China's 13th five-year plan, with analysis of Xi Jinping's priorities for the plan, how the government plans to keep growth on track, and how to revitalize the nation. The report also discusses contradictions of the plan and how it impacts business. A downloadable version is available after the jump...

Because of the importance of standards in earlier iterations of telecommunications networks, China wants to help define the global 5G standard in order to gain worldwide respect as a technology and industry leader...

It was only a matter of time for the European Commission to react with proposals to foster innovation and address potential risks in this heavily regulated sector. ..

Bruce Fu, one of our directors in China, shares some vital keypoints about China's fairly new cybersecurity law and what it means symbolically. ..

Hailed as the ‘Startup Nation,’ Israel has emerged as a world leader in technology and innovation. ..

Bay Area technology professionals think their industry can solve major domestic and global problems. D.C. policy elites are less confident, but agree that tech should take the lead in trying...

The sanctity of the courtroom has been invaded by the Internet and the use of social media. Courtroom justice is played out across the globe in the nanoseconds it takes to put information online for use and abuse by interested and committed parties...

Here is what we expect to be important for multinationals navigating China’s business and policy landscapes in 2018. ..

It is impossible to talk about promoting destinations without acknowledging the foundations on which destinations worth promoting are built. Megatrends, evolving consumer demand, technology, the political environment and the green economy are all changing the face of tourism...

2018 was a long year. Many global businesses are ill prepared for an increasingly challenging global regulatory environment, to respond to complex social issues and especially to geopolitical threats and political uncertainty. But those that are better prepared, will be better insulated from unforeseen global shocks...

Companies, organizations and global leaders are preparing to face the many disruptions that await them in the new year. To better understand the current and future landscapes, we surveyed a select group of 28 IAC members and asked them what they see as the most prevalent and mission-critical trends moving forward...