Digital technologies are reshaping the core functions of commercial banks. In her latest paper, Patricia Meredith argues that Benjamin Franklin’s four foundational questions about money still define today’s debates over digital assets. Read the full paper to examine how stablecoins, central bank digital currencies and shifting global trust are pushing payment systems into a new era.
Relive last week’s launch of Breaking Point, where Darrell Bricker and John Ibbitson dug into the political, cultural and economic pressures putting Canada at risk — from deepening regional divides to a strained immigration system. Guided by Vass Bednar, their fireside conversation offers sharp analysis, candid insights and a compelling look at the forces reshaping the country.
Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer just transforming industries — it’s reshaping the very purpose of work. In his latest commentary, Daniel Araya argues that automation marks the beginning of a new phase in human development, one defined by lifelong learning, cultural flourishing and an “augmented” partnership between humans and machines. Read the full article to understand how AI could become a public operating system and redefine the social contract.
In this commentary, author S. Yash Kalash argues that connectivity is entering a new phase in which networks don’t just transmit information but also sense, learn and adapt as part of a living digital infrastructure. He outlines the coming “Cognitive Network Age,” a paradigm in which communications systems evolve into intelligent substrates that underpin everything from climate modelling to financial stability. Read the full article to examine how networks could become the nervous system of civilization.
The Digital Rules, Human Values seminar series continuesthis week! This new session on December 4 will examine fairsfair.io, an EU-registered data intermediation service that operationalizes purpose-bound data access and accountable data sharing. The event is hosted by the Global Initiative for Digital Empowerment (GIDE) in collaboration with CIGI, the Global Solutions Initiative and MyData. Register now to join the discussion and learn practical strategies!
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