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Small Loans, Smart Algorithms: How AI Is Rewiring Financial Inclusion

AI is reshaping micro-lending in emerging markets, expanding financial inclusion while raising new ethical and regulatory challenges.

Algorithms at the Gate: When AI Decides Who Gets Paid by Insurance

AI-driven insurance claims promise speed but raise ethical risks around bias, transparency, and accountability in payout decisions.

Forests Under Watch: Redefining Deforestation and Reforestation at Scale

AI is transforming sustainable forestry by enabling real-time deforestation detection and reliable reforestation verification at global scale.

Manufactured Trust: How AI Is Supercharging Human Disinformation Campaigns

AI-assisted human disinformation campaigns pose growing security risks by blending human credibility with machine-powered scale and precision.

Code and Compliance: Redefining Tax Audits and Rewriting Public Policy

AI is transforming tax compliance through personalized audits, raising critical policy debates around fairness, transparency, and taxpayer rights.

Below the Blue Horizon: How AI Is Powering the Global Race for Deep-Sea Resources

AI is accelerating deep-sea resource exploration, reshaping geopolitics, critical mineral supply chains, and environmental governance worldwide.

Locked by Design: The Economics and Risks of Foundation Model APIs

Foundation model APIs accelerate AI adoption but introduce vendor lock-in risks that can limit flexibility, competition, and long-term strategy.