Global Scans · Biodiversity · Weekly Summary

• [New] Even China is concerned that technologies like generative AI could be used as a tool to criticize authorities, which suggests there is an incentive for implementing certain regulations. Asia Pacific Initiative <
• [New] While Nigeria's biodiversity plays a crucial role in its economy, environmental challenges like invasive alien species and climate change pose an enormous threat. TheCable
• [New] Natural Resources Canada will play a critical role in managing program intake and providing capacity support to Indigenous applicants (e.g., to conduct financial due diligence). Business Council of Canada
• [New] Drug discovery and development: Gartner predicts that by 2025, pharma companies will leverage generative AI toward 30% of drug discovery and development initiatives. brillio
• [New] Image generation is strong and now has that unique imagine feature, and Meta AI has access to one more search engine than Google Gemini does. LifeHacker
• [New] More than 60% of Mexican teachers (N = 362) believed that GM foods can help prevent world hunger, 39% considered it to be risky for future generations, 35% thought that GM food can be harmful and 46% expressed concerns that it threatens the natural order of things. PubMed Central (PMC)
• [New] Despite stronger growth in some trading partners (the United States, in particular), the contribution from net exports will generally decrease in 2024 as the pickup in domestic demand leads to a gradual increase in imports. IMF eLibrary
• [New] New offers like Ubisoft's Uplay + gaming flat rate or technical innovations like Google Stadia's game streaming platform might attract even more casual gamers and revolutionize the way consumers play video games in general. Statista
• [New] Offshore wind will have a banner year in 2024, with two new projects that will bring the US total to enough capacity to generate the equivalent of more than a half million Northeast households' electricity use. The Equation
• [New] More than half of the physicians Wolters Kluwer surveyed - 54% - said they believe generative AI will save them 20% or more time looking for data to assist in clinical decisions, while more than two-thirds - 68% - said genAI helps them quickly search medical literature. Healthcare IT News
• [New] The introduction of harmful aquatic organisms to new environments by ships has been identified as a major threat to the world's oceans and to the conservation of biodiversity. Witherbys
• [New] A new class of entrepreneurs could stimulate job creation, expand India's startup ecosystem, spur innovation, and promote youth participation. Times of Oman
• [New] NASA plans to send future generations of astronauts from the Moon to Mars, and DSS-43 will play an important role as part of NASA's Deep Space Network. IEEE Spectrum
• [New] Zurich North America has implemented AI in its medical bill review process, showcasing AI's potential to streamline the handling of medical bills for workers' compensation, automotive, and general liability claims. Digital Insurance
• [New] In summary, natural gas consumption in the United States and EU will increase in all sectors in 2024. investing.com
• [New] World Chain will be secured by Ethereum & engineered for scalability with the Superchain ecosystem, with a broad community of projects building apps for everyday life. Altcoin Buzz
• [New] By equipping future generations with the tools for critical thinking, fostering a sense of belonging, and promoting opportunities for all, the Asia Pacific can build a more peaceful and secure future for its citizens. Eurasia Review
• [New] World Chain will be an ecosystem of decentralized financial and identity apps focused on utility for everyday life. Coinjournal
• [New] Climate change is already a major threat to biodiversity and is expected to become a primary and immediate driver of biodiversity loss in the coming decades. BioMed Central
• [New] How fast the world acts to reduce the greenhouse gas emissions driving global warming will determine which reefs, marine species and ecosystem functions and services can be maintained. The Conversation
• Machine learning, analytics and generative AI will mature over the next two years and combine into a suite of tools that will support improved government service delivery. MarketScreener
• Australia has invested about Aus $5 billion ($3.2 billion) into improving water quality, reducing the effects of climate change, and protecting threatened species. Yahoo News
• The pioneers of green technology will enjoy financial rewards and play a key role in ensuring a healthy planet for future generations as more and more enterprises throughout the world commit to sustainable practices. London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Last updated: 24 April 2024