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Sustainability trends: 5 issues to watch in 2024

IBM Big Data Hub

Many countries have committed to reaching net zero by 2050, aligning with the Paris Agreement’s goal to limit global warming to well below 2 degrees Celsius. And they could drive economic gains: Research shows markets for carbon-neutral goods and services may be worth $10.3 trillion to the global economy by 2050.

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Holistic asset management for utility network companies

IBM Big Data Hub

The grid itself must green to operate within the environmental, social and governance (ESG) objectives and become carbon neutral by 2050. Economical optimization must factor in new market dynamics and ensure reliable operation.

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Insurers – Be Aware of the Hidden Exposures in assessing the economic impact of Climate Risk

Cloudera

Yet there are also more subtle risks to monitor, including changes to insured assets, risks, and exposures. Climate change can also impact the insurance carrier as an enterprise itself—similarly to cyber risks, insurers underwrite cyber risks for their customers, as well as manage their own risks and exposure as a company.

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Defining a new era of exponential companies

CIO Business Intelligence

Every evolution of AI reshapes markets in its own image and potential. And as AI becomes more proficient, its potential to reshape markets, and in turn, organizations, becomes exponentially faster and more effective. In other words, they innovated around this new technology to meet evolving market needs and objectives.

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AI Is Reaching New Milestones In Senior Care In 2019

Smart Data Collective

This figure is going to more than double by 2050. Addressing specific health risks facing seniors. Seniors face a growing number of health risks as they get older. Some of these risks are much more evident than others, but that does not mean that less publicized concerns aren’t equally dangerous. Cutting marketing costs.

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Getting ready for artificial general intelligence with examples

IBM Big Data Hub

Regardless, given the wide range of predictions for AGI’s arrival, anywhere from 2030 to 2050 and beyond, it’s crucial to manage expectations and begin by using the value of current AI applications. These systems excel within their specific domains but lack the general problem-solving skills envisioned for AGI.

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Celebrating Data Superheroes: The 2021 Data Impact Awards Winners

Cloudera

This new platform allows for data governance and protection in line with sector compliance, alongside advanced analytics, which boosts the organization’s ability to develop data models to improve sales and marketing. The Cloudera technology has also enabled Bank of the West to experiment and scale faster. Data for Good.