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With their massive energy needs, data centers will rely on a range of innovative technologies and construction methods

Key factors data center operators need to consider when selecting a cooling method for their data center

Nigeria's draft National AI Policy underway and will pave the way for a comprehensive national AI strategy.

Geopolitics, which dominated mining & metals sentiment in 2024, promises to further fragment markets in 2025. To understand the market landscape, White & Case conducted its ninth annual survey of industry participants.

Artificial Intelligence and Data Act expected to regulate AI at the federal level in Canada, but provincial legislatures have yet to be introduced.

Voluntary AI Ethics Principles guide responsible AI development in Australia, with potential reforms under consideration.

The G7's AI regulations mandate Member States' compliance with international human rights law and relevant international frameworks.

South Africa is yet to announce any AI regulation proposals but is in the process of obtaining inputs for a draft National AI plan.

In the race to increase the region’s digital capacity, power and water supply pose particularly novel challenges for developers and financiers

In an increasingly interconnected world, cyber risk is firmly at the top of the boardroom agenda, and having an effective data breach response programme is no longer optional.

Mainland UAE has published an array of decrees and guidelines regarding regulation of AI, while the ADGM and DIFC free zones each rely on amendments to existing data protection laws to regulate AI.

Position paper informs Norwegian approach to AI, with sector-specific legislative amendments to regulate developments in AI.

France actively participates in international efforts and proposes sector-specific laws.

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South Korea's AI Act to act as a consolidated body of law governing AI once approved by the National Assembly.

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In a time distinguished by significant shifts—from the surge in e-commerce to altered consumer behaviors and the growing emphasis on Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) values—brands face not just challenges but vast opportunities.

Singapore's AI frameworks guide AI ethical and governance principles, with existing sector-specific regulations addressing AI risks.

The UN's new draft resolution on AI encourages Member States to implement national regulatory and governance approaches for a global consensus on safe, secure and trustworthy AI systems.