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AI is already changing defence planning. Can oversight mechanisms keep pace?
Militaries are adopting AI at speed; the real test will be keeping decisions accountable in an age of autonomous operations.
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Strategic Foresight vs. Competitive Intelligence
These two disciplines play distinct yet complementary roles in strategic decision-making, both essential for success in today's volatile environment.
Four scenarios on the future of AI in creative industries
Generative AI is reshaping the creative field, stirring ethical debates, copyright challenges, and reigniting age-old questions about the very essence of creativity. We present four scenarios that explore how these forces may shape the sector’s future.
The New EU Directive Compels You to Conduct Climate Scenario Analysis
It's more than just a regulatory update; it's a clarion call for companies to embrace climate scenario analysis.
That Other Carbon-Free Fuel: The Future of Nuclear Energy
Called back from the brink of retirement, nuclear energy is evolving away from its radioactive reputation and filling the gaps in carbon-neutral energy plans.
Beyond the Here and Now: Strategic Foresight in Cyber Security
Embrace a long-term perspective to strengthen your cybersecurity strategy against ever-evolving cyber threats.
Generative AI and the Future of Foresight
How can AI enhance - and perhaps disrupt - the landscape of foresight work in the years and decades ahead?
New on Futures Platform: 2x2 Scenario Builder Tool
Our new 2x2 Scenario Builder feature provides a comprehensive tool for foresight, strategy, and innovation teams to easily integrate collaborative, systematic scenario planning into their everyday work.
Homes of the Future: A Sea of Possibilities
New players in the housing industry are stepping up with all-inclusive packaged housing in holiday destinations ranging from old-world glamour to modern metropolis and ocean cruises – not of a lifetime, but rather, for a lifetime.
Three Common Challenges in Foresight Work
Foresight is a vital practice for all organisations today, but it's not always easy. Foresight practitioners encounter common challenges that can obscure their view of what lies ahead.
The ROI of Strategic Foresight: Picturing the Future Pays Off
Research has found that strategic foresight has a significant impact on an organisation’s bottom line – those who think about the future could be looking at up to 33% higher profitability and 200% higher market capitalisation within their industries.
Introducing Our New Scenario-Building Method Based on Principal Component Analysis (PCA)
To help organisations successfully navigate an uncertain future, Futures Platform has developed a cutting-edge scenario-building method that utilises the scarce knowledge we have about the future to its fullest potential.
Risk Management: It pays to spend time dwelling on the dark side
Is your organisation prepared for any risk, whether large or small, imminent or eventual, avoidable or not? The time and effort put into “exploring the dark side” and developing a solid risk management framework will pay off, making your organisation well-equipped to navigate an uncertain future.