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AI may sound human...but whose values does it reflect?

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Harvard research finds “human-like” AI mirrors Western liberal values, raising concerns over cultural bias as it spreads worldwide.
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How do we give to gain in a fractured world?

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In a fractured world, leaders must “give to gain” by investing in cultural intelligence, turning diversity into real inclusion and resilience.
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Flexitech turns to Rimini Street to extend SAP ECC 6

3 days ago
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Flexitech shifts SAP ECC 6 support to Rimini Street to cut maintenance costs, extend ERP life and fund security, compliance and R&D plans.
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SHAREit pivots from file sharing app to ad powerhouse

4 days ago
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SHAREit shifts from offline file-sharing staple to AI-fuelled ad platform, chasing emerging-market growth with 2.4 billion users.
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Tariffs, AI, new trade routes reshape supply chains

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Tariff hikes, AI adoption and regional supply chains are redrawing global trade as firms diversify sourcing and tighten working capital.
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UiPath secures five spots in G2 2026 Best Software Awards

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UiPath lands five places in G2's 2026 Best Software Awards, spanning AI, development, IT management and global seller categories.
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Aspire & Antler join forces to target global startups

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Aspire partners with early-stage investor Antler to capture global founders at inception, targeting a 2.3x jump in startup customers by 2026.
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B.C. expands India trade ties with Karnataka tech partnership

Tue, 20th Jan 2026
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British Columbia inks Karnataka life sciences pact in Bengaluru push to deepen biotech, medtech and digital health trade ties with India.
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Bizcap Canada relaunch brings new portal & pricing

Mon, 19th Jan 2026
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Bizcap Canada relaunches under global Bizcap brand with new broker portal, revamped pricing and faster finance approvals for SMEs.
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Rove unveils AI platform to speed brands' global growth

Mon, 12th Jan 2026
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UK start-up Rove has launched an AI market intelligence platform promising faster, cheaper global expansion for consumer brands.
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CCL predicts resilient growth in global trade in 2026

Wed, 7th Jan 2026
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CCL forecasts resilient global trade growth in 2026 as firms bolster supply chains and adapt logistics despite tariffs and geopolitical risks.
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AI customs tools blamed for errors as calls for rules rise

Wed, 17th Dec 2025
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AI customs tools blamed for shipment delays and fines as experts warn of compliance gaps and urge tighter regulation to rebuild trust.
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Forrester: AI, geopolitics to reshape factories by 2026

Wed, 17th Dec 2025
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AI, geopolitics and safety rules will force manufacturers to rethink factories, robotaxis and in-car screens by 2026, says Forrester.
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Market expansion & global reach drive billion-dollar software growth

Tue, 20th May 2025
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Bain & Co. reveals software firms hitting USD $1bn AR revenue grow by expanding markets, diversifying products, and boosting international sales.
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Datadobi strengthens growth in unstructured data market

Wed, 12th Feb 2025
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Datadobi reveals its strategic vision for the Unstructured Data Management market, building on a year of notable achievements and technological progress.