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Global Value Chains

Food Inflation, Part One: High Food Prices Could Impact National Elections

Despite overall economic improvements, high food prices continue to impact consumer sentiment negatively. The article discusses the disconnect between economic indicators and public perception, highlighting how grocery costs could significantly influence the upcoming presidential election and consumer behavior.
Global Value Chains

World Food Safety Day 2024

World Food Safety Day, celebrated on June 7, highlights the importance of food safety across the global supply chain. The 2024 theme, "Prepare for the Unexpected," emphasizes readiness for food safety incidents and encourages participation from all stakeholders.
Artificial Intelligence

Artificial Intelligence and Critical Infrastructure

The article discusses the crucial role of AI in enhancing critical infrastructure efficiency and cybersecurity. It highlights AI's potential to improve power grids, water systems, and defend against cyberattacks, while also noting AI itself may become considered critical infrastructure.
Peace and Stability Operations

Is the Gridlock Cracking in Washington, D.C.?

The article discusses a new form of American centrism emerging in Washington, characterized by bipartisan cooperation on various issues. This "neopopulism" is a response to failed neoliberal policies and reflects changing public opinions across generational and economic divides.
Artificial Intelligence

QUICK DISPATCH: IBM Watson Research Laboratory

Today, I was excited to meet fellow technologists for a super interesting collaboration day today at IBM Watson Research Labs exploring the practical and future states of computing and high performance compuational technology and techniques.
Artificial Intelligence

Fast Company: This is How AI Can Revive America's Middle Class

As featured in Fast Company, Steve discusses AI's potential to revitalize America's middle class in a Fast Company article. He argues AI will create new job opportunities, facilitate upward mobility, and offset globalization's impact. Public-private partnerships and investments in AI education are crucial for this transformation.
Artificial Intelligence

Why Knowledge Is Power in the Clash of Big Tech’s AI Titans

In this InformationWeek article, Steve discusses strategies for winning the AI arms race, focusing on data validation, acquiring domain expertise, and forming partnerships with academia. Steve also warns about potential risks and the need for responsible AI development.
Global Value Chains

Kraft/Heinz Merger Highlights Need for Cognitive Value Chain™

The Kraft Heinz merger created a global food giant with cost-cutting ambitions. The article discusses the need for a Cognitive Value Chain to optimize operations, improve supply chain visibility, understand international preferences, enhance decision-making, and adapt marketing strategies in the digital age.