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Newly launched Falcon Foundation wants to boost the development of open-source AI models across industries
Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) utilizing Large Language Models (LLMs) has revolutionized multiple industries since its widespread availability in the early 2020s. Harnessing deep neural network systems, these models synthesize data and generate various creative outputs such as images, texts, and music. However, despite their immense commercial potential, LLMs have largely remained controlled by a handful of tech giants, such as OpenAI and Google.

The GFCC
Apr 7, 20243 min read
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Fueling the Future: Canada’s Role in the Rapidly Expanding Hydrogen Economy
The search for alternatives to accelerate the transition to a low-carbon economy has placed hydrogen on the radar in various regions of...

The GFCC
Apr 1, 20243 min read
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Competitiveness and Entrepreneurship
Discover how fostering a robust entrepreneurship ecosystem, spanning corporate, startup, and academic realms, is crucial for competitiveness

The GFCC
Mar 4, 20243 min read
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Highlights from the GFCC Innovation Arena at COP 28
Discover the nine key takeaways from the discussion about innovation-based sustainability at COP28.

The GFCC
Jan 10, 20244 min read
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Qatar University –A Pioneering Hub for Innovation and Sustainability
Qatar University’s commitment to innovation and sustainability is a living and breathing part of its everyday operations.

The GFCC
Sep 1, 20233 min read
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Lessons learned from the Global Financial Crisis — Interview with Rogério Studart
Credit: Photo by Sean Pollock on Unsplash Our Distinguished Fellow, Rogério Studart , was a Executive Director of the World Bank when...

The GFCC
Aug 28, 20233 min read
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Lessons from when humanity chose to innovate in the face of adversity
Innovation (or lack thereof) in response to a crisis holds the key to determining the outcome.

The GFCC
Aug 23, 20233 min read
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Expert Session: Global Emerging Risks and Organizational Resilience
Crises have become increasingly common in the global economy, posing greater risks to business stability and prosperity. Corporations now...

The GFCC
Jun 5, 20233 min read
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There are Historic Conferences and Then There is Agreement 25
A Queen's University Belfast event commemorating the Good Friday Agreement featured a remarkable lineup of international leaders.

The GFCC
May 8, 20234 min read
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What can we learn from past crises to help us better innovate in the future?
By Chris Allen Credit: Photo by USGS on Unsplash I’ve spent most of my life as a policymaker and troubleshooter. I’ve been a local...

The GFCC
Apr 12, 20234 min read
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Connecting Sustainable Development to Disaster Resilience in Japan
Disastrous scenery in Japan, Marumori after the Typhoon Hagibis. Water has reached to 2nd floor, cars have been washed away. This...

The GFCC
Mar 15, 20237 min read
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Has China's rate of Economic Growth Peaked?
By Joan MacNaughton Smoky smokestacks at a chemical plant on the banks of Poyang Lake. China’s carbon emission trading system (a national...

The GFCC
Mar 9, 20235 min read
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Innovation is a Key Ingredient to Competitiveness
In. Abdulwahab A. Al Maimani Global Indicators Expert National Competitiveness Office Sultanate of Oman Innovation is a key ingredient to...

The GFCC
Oct 25, 20223 min read
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What is science diplomacy?
Part of the solution for today's major challenges depends on developing and scaling science and technology (S&T). Science can contribute...

The GFCC
Sep 15, 20224 min read
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Creating Prosperity through Competitiveness Priorities
Competitiveness fosters innovation and creates a more prosperous future. Competitiveness lies at the intersection of culture, policy,...

The GFCC
Sep 5, 20225 min read
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Place-based Innovation: a Bottom-up Approach to Boost Competitiveness
From left top to right: Mr. Simos Anastasopoulos President, The Council on Competitiveness of Greece, Chairman & CEO, PETSIAVAS S.A; Dr....

The GFCC
Jul 28, 20225 min read
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Building Competitiveness: Local Realities and Innovation
Credit: Unsplash Place-based innovation has become a buzzword among policymakers and business leaders across the globe. It refers to...

The GFCC
Jul 17, 20223 min read
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Paving the Way to a Sustainable Future
Credit: Unsplash The Northern Ireland (NI) economy operates within the United Kingdom (UK) and European envelope of economies with...

The GFCC
Jul 10, 20223 min read
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Building a Global Competitiveness Landscape: Greece and Beyond
On June 14, 2022, the GFCC hosted a member’s exclusive monthly call with guest speaker Symeon Tsomokos, the Founder & CEO of the Delphi...

The GFCC
Jun 26, 20226 min read
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An urgent call to Frame the Future
Positioning innovation, sustainability, resilience, inclusiveness and partnerships at the forefront. By Roberto Alvarez One year ago, we...

The GFCC
Jun 19, 20223 min read
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