Three big things we still don’t know about AI’s energy burden Summary Researchers chased a simple but crucial number: how much energy leading AI models use to generate a single response. After months of opacity, companies this summer released per-query estimates—OpenAI (0.34 watt‑hours) and Google (about 0.24 watt‑hours)—but those figures are incomplete and focused on […]
The Download: meet our AI innovators, and what happens when therapists use AI covertly Summary Today’s edition of The Download highlights MIT Technology Review’s 35 Innovators Under 35 for AI in 2025, profiles Yichao “Peak” Ji and the viral Manus app, and examines a worrying trend: therapists secretly using ChatGPT during sessions. The newsletter also […]
Adapting to new threats with proactive risk management Summary This sponsored piece from MIT Technology Review Insights (in partnership with Hitachi Vantara) argues that as digital systems become more interconnected and attackers get smarter, businesses must move from reactive security to business-wide, proactive cyber resilience. The article uses high-profile incidents to show the cost of […]
Texas banned lab-grown meat. What’s next for the industry? Article Meta Article Date: 2025-09-11T08:00:00+00:00 Article URL: https://www.technologyreview.com/2025/09/11/1123512/texas-lab-grown-meat/ Article Image: Summary Texas has enacted a two-year moratorium on the sale of cultivated (lab-grown) meat, effective 1 September 2025. The ban — which runs until September 2027 — was followed a day later by a lawsuit from […]
Partnering with generative AI in the finance function Summary Generative AI is being trialled across finance teams to remove repetitive work and free CFOs and their staff for higher-value strategic tasks. Large language models (LLMs) can draft quarterly reports, investor communications and strategic summaries, while other generative tools are explored for treasury functions (cash, revenue […]
US and EU Agree on Trade Framework Agreement – Implications for ESG/CSR Compliance Summary On 21 August 2025 the United States and the European Union announced a Framework on an Agreement on Reciprocal, Fair, and Balanced Trade intended as a first step to improve market access and deepen transatlantic trade and investment ties. While the […]
Being Prepared for the Next Crisis: The Board’s Role Summary Boards are operating in an age of continuous disruption — from geopolitics and supply‑chain shocks to cyberattacks and sudden leadership departures. The article argues that crisis readiness must be integrated across crisis management, business continuity, disaster recovery and incident response so organisations can maintain critical […]
How Remote Meetings Are Reshaping Boardroom Expectations Summary The rise of remote board meetings has shifted governance from a strictly in-person, formal practice to a digital-first activity that emphasises flexibility, inclusivity and speed. Boards now rely on secure platforms for document sharing, voting and collaboration, with AI tools, integrated portals and strong cybersecurity becoming central […]
Governance Matters: Don’t Overlook Board Oversight Summary Bob Herr and Cem Inal of AllianceBernstein argue that director elections are among the most important — and often overlooked — shareholder votes. While proxy debates commonly centre on shareholder proposals and pay, AllianceBernstein shows that votes on directors, especially those responsible for nominating and governance, are a […]
👨🏿🚀TechCabal Daily – sUber legit Summary Today’s TechCabal Daily rounds up key moves across transport, finance and connectivity in Africa. South Africa is finally issuing government e‑hailing licences for Uber and Bolt drivers after 13 years of uncertainty; Kenya’s banks have loosened the purse strings with private‑sector lending picking up in July; Airtel Kenya is […]
