Posts in Technology
Semiconductors: Their Widespread Impact on Markets and Companies

Are we seeing another cold war on the rise? The world’s two biggest powerhouses—the US and China—have been at a clash as of late which has been spilling over into different economic sectors, with the semiconductors market in particular taking a huge blow.

To see how specific chip manufacturers like Nvidia and Arm are affected by the “chip-war,” read this article by James Clavel.

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The Tech Employment Paradox: Tech Companies’ Own Products Are Causing the Massive Layoffs in the Industry

In the past few months, Tech companies have had large layoffs, leading to over 10% decrease in workforce in some instances. While some issues stem from the economic conditions, a part of these large layoffs have ironically been caused from internal tech products that have minimized the need for middle management.

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A New Humanitarian Crisis: The Digital Divide

Inequality is a staple of the global economy. One of the greatest challenges faced across the world is the digital divide, inequality that is exacerbated by a lack of technology and technological resources. The ongoing pandemic has intensified this digital divide to the point where it stands to become one of the greatest humanitarian crises.

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"E-sports+" in COVID-19: Fashion and Esports Make Their Way, Hand-in-Hand and Hopefully

The global pandemic is squeezing the living space out of many industries, including the traditional fashion industry. However, to some Internet-based fields such as esports, the pandemic has produced more opportunity. COVID-19 has also catalyzed more cross-border cooperation: traditional industries need new blood to twist the adverse situation, while emerging industries need legacy icons or brands to help them unlock broader markets. Hence, the marriage between fashion and esports under the pandemic is unexpected, but predictably, influential.

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Assessing Opportunities and Challenges in Turkey’s Tech Sector

While Turkey has struggled economically over the past two years, its burgeoning tech space has been a rare bright spot. In developing and attracting investment to homegrown start-ups, Turkey’s demographic fundamentals play to its strengths. Moreover, greater attention from both Ankara and outside investors to the challenges facing tech in Turkey might expand the opportunities for growth and offer a template to resolve Turkey’s broader economic challenges.

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Will Chinese Game Developers Become the Next Big Players in the Industry?

China is not commonly seen as a powerhouse in game development in much of the Western world, despite its tremendous game-making potential. However, the global surge of mobile gaming, growing acceptance of microtransactions, and increasing influence of Chinese companies in game development might just mean the country will start finding a bit more international success with its releases.

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Higher Standards for Hire: Algorithmic Bias in the Job Application Process

Despite the promise of objectivity in AI algorithms used in hiring, the technologies that are meant to prevent bias and increase diversity in the workforce are actually introducing more of it. In this research-based approach, Business Today writer Antonio Simental analyzes how this systematic issue stems from flawed datasets.

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Measuring Potential in the Era of Digital, Data-based Hiring: a case study with re:work

re:work, led by CEO Shelton Banks, provides individuals coming from non-traditional backgrounds with training and opportunities to secure jobs in technology sales. As re:work uses HireVue’s digital interviewing software, Banks explains to what extent his company relies on HireVue’s assessments to select candidates. Business Today writer Vignesh Panchanatham also conducts a side-by-side analysis with statements about HireVue’s capabilities from their CEO, Kevin Parker.

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Adapting to AI: American Competitiveness and the Future WorkForce

For our spring 2020 magazine, Michael Kratsios, current Chief Technology Officer of the United States, shares his insights about creating a regulatory environment where innovators are highly incentivized to create technology in the U.S. He also describes how he thinks AI will influence future relevant technology policy and legislation, the U.S. labor workforce, and STEM education moving forward.

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Winner of the Writing Competition: "Privacy in the Eyes of the Data Broker" by Jasmine Bae

As our lives become increasingly digitized in the 21st century, our personal choices, habits, and mannerisms have become intertwined with our online identity. Companies of all industries have been increasingly encouraged to manage and collect data of their clients (or potential clients) in order to compete and strategize effectively in the new global economic system. At the same time, consumers are not only more informed about this phenomenon but are also realizing issues with businesses being in charge of their personal and private data.

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The Changing Creative Landscape of the Media Production Industry with Vico Sharabani, Founder and Executive Creative Director of The-Artery

Vico Sharabani, Founder and Executive Creative Director of The-Artery, is one of the content industry’s leading technologists whose diverse body of work spans feature films, episodic television, and branded content. He speaks about the interplay between human touch and technological advances in the creative space. He also shares how The-Artery takes the vision of its clients to the next level with an example of a visual production his team did for Mercedes Benz.

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“Lift as You Climb”: Gene Waddy on Diversity in Business, Mentorship, and Education

Gene C. Waddy is an entrepreneur and co-founder of DIVERSANT LLC, the nation’s largest African-American owned IT staffing and solutions firm. In many ways, DIVERSANT is a reflection of Waddy’s professional expertise, personal drive, and his commitment to helping others. The company has developed a reputation for excellence among numerous Fortune 500 companies.

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Examining our Experience: The Creative Realms of Graphic Design with CEO David Lai, Part I

The strongest business relationships are built on effective communication, which often begins with the most basic of greetings: “hello.” In the first half of his interview with Summer Journalism Fellow Ashleigh Fields, CEO David Lai of Hello Design shares how the simple yet powerful philosophy behind “hello'“ has driven his lifelong passion for design and the creation of meaningful value for clients through innovation and cross-team collaboration all across the board.

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