It's Time To Overhaul Our Digital Culture

The National — The global response to Covid-19 has been a watershed moment for Big Tech. The actions we take today will have lasting impact beyond the pandemic.

Opinion, Published, Culture, DataWisam AmidMay 10, 2020coronavirus, covid-19, UAE, data, data regulation, data privacy, Zoom, Google, Apple, GDPR

Privacy on Demand

Welcome to the luxury internet, where privacy is available — for a price.

Opinion, DataWisam AmidNovember 15, 2019data, data privacy, privacy, Facebook, Google, Apple, the New York Times, Internet

Fit in the City

The fitness tracker market is booming, but privacy questions loom. Blockchain for healthcare is a solution.

Opinion, BlockchainWisam AmidNovember 4, 2019Apple, Apple Watch, fitness, FitBit, Google, Estonia, Dubai, Blockchain, Health, Healthcare, technology, data, data privacy

AI Progress Report

AI developments are accelerating across the globe. We pause to consider the latest crop of announcements.

Opinion, Artificial IntelligenceWisam AmidSeptember 29, 2019AI, artificial intelligence, healthcare, Apple Watch, Apple, Google, China

Issue 21: The Bank in Your Pocket

A revolution in how money is stored and spent

BackstoryWisam AmidAugust 22, 2019Apple, Apple Card, digital banking, fintech, wellness, wellbeing, GDP, Africa, Smart Cities, bicycles, bikes

Issue 14: A Fresh Take on Smart Cities

Time to take stock of urban innovation

Issue 12: Our Bespoke Future

Data collection has transformed how we live, eat, and shop.

What Antitrust Regulations Can't Do

The US has opened new antitrust cases against Google, Apple, Facebook, and Amazon. But can old laws answer today’s challenges?

Opinion, DataWisam AmidJune 17, 2019USA, US, Google, Apple, Amazon, Facebook, regulation, regulations, antitrust, China, EU, GDPR

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