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Foreign Investors in China’s Tech Sector Face New Risks

By Fraser Howie · Mar 30, 2018 10:01am PDT · 4 comments

Mention China and technology and two companies probably spring to mind: Alibaba and Tencent. It is hard not to marvel at the seamless integration of consumption, financing, communication and more into one app, or the vast consumer sales that result. But tech companies and investors outside China might be better off looking at the experience of... Mention China and technology and two companies probably spring to mind: Alibaba and Tencent. It...

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AI Doesn’t Have to Shrink Your Workforce

By Paul Daugherty and Harold Wilson · Jan 26, 2018 10:00am PST · 2 comments

The artificial intelligence revolution in business is here, and it has a lot of people worried. In a recent survey of 3,000 executives, a study we conducted at Accenture found that more than two-thirds were planning to invest heavily in AI-related technologies over the next three years. Such investments have sparked much discussion about what... The artificial intelligence revolution in business is here, and it has a lot of people worried....

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Outmoded Space Policy Stunts Progress

By Scott Nolan · Nov 3, 2017 7:00am PDT · 2 comments

Over the past few years, the U.S. space sector has undergone a commercial renaissance, helping the U.S. maintain its global dominance in space. But outmoded public policy threatens to slow the sector’s incredible progress, leaving the U.S. vulnerable to strategic threats from countries with fewer legacy structures holding them back.The... Over the past few years, the U.S. space sector has undergone a commercial renaissance, helping...

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Six Lessons for Amazon’s Next HQ

By Allison Arieff · Sep 22, 2017 10:01am PDT · 2 comments

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Six Lessons for Amazon’s Next HQ

By Allison Arieff · Sep 22, 2017 10:01am PDT · 2 comments

Amazon announced in September its plans to open a second U.S. campus, and set every city that aspires to be the next Silicon Valley into a complete frenzy.But cities that are in the running should study both Seattle and Silicon Valley for a look at what to do—and what not to do—when a company comes calling. And Amazon, which can go... Amazon announced in September its plans to open a second U.S. campus, and set every city that...

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Why Uber Should Pay Congestion Charges

By Eran Shir · Aug 18, 2017 7:00am PDT · 8 comments

We live in a world marching straight toward gridlock. In 2007, the share of people living in cities crossed 50% for the first time. By 2050, more than 66% of humanity will live in urban areas. At the same time, the number of cars sold keeps rising. In just the last decade, there has been a 40% jump, to more than 93 million vehicles sold... We live in a world marching straight toward gridlock. In 2007, the share of people living in...

Joelle Emerson, left, and Noreen Farrell. Photo of Farrell by Chuck Revell

More Than a Pledge: Using the Law to Combat VC Sexual Harassment

By Noreen Farrell and Joelle Emerson · Jul 14, 2017 10:00am PDT · 7 comments

There seems to be an unending list of examples of sexism and bias in the venture capital industry. Whether it is the latest news of widespread harassment and subsequent “apologies” from harassers, or the longstanding pattern of female entrepreneurs struggling to get funding (and women of color receiving virtually none),... There seems to be an unending list of examples of sexism and bias in the venture capital...

Scroll CEO Tony Haile. Art by Matt Vascellaro.

The Trouble With News Bundles

By Tony Haile · May 26, 2017 7:00am PDT · 15 comments

Last week, The Information Editor-in-Chief Jessica Lessin suggested in a column that an aggregated news bundle on the cable model could be a solution to the news industry’s business model woes. An all-access pass could indeed be better for consumers and make for a more elegant web experience. And it isn’t going to happen. Given the... Last week, The Information Editor-in-Chief Jessica Lessin suggested in a column that an...