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A majority of Americans support gene editing to deliver direct health benefits for a baby, but many are concerned some uses of the technology would be going too far. More Americans anticipate downsides than upsides from gene editing for babies.
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While many technology experts and scholars have concerns about the social, political and economic fallout from the spread of digital activities, they also tend to report that their own experience of digital life has been positive.
Slightly more than half of U.S. adults said last year that they were somewhat or very worried about the development of driverless vehicles. A majority of U.S. adults also said they would not personally want to ride in a driverless car if they had the opportunity.
Although Americans expect certain positive outcomes from developments in automation, they are worried and concerned about the implications of these technologies for society as a whole. Read more.
अगला बड़ा शिक्षा विभाजन एआई तत्परता हो सकता है
पिछले महीने दो वार्तालापों से मुझे एहसास हुआ कि भारत में स्कूल एआई को किस तरह से अलग तरीके से अपना रहे हैं। एआई (एएफपी) एक स्कूल लीडर ने कहा, “एआई बस एक और पुरानी सनक है। यह खत्म हो जाएगी। इंटरनेट आ गया, स्मार्ट बोर्ड आ गए, फिर भी हम हमेशा की तरह पढ़ाना जारी रखते हैं, और हमारे परिणाम मजबूत बने हुए हैं।” एक अन्य स्कूल ने मुझसे पूछा, “क्या हम शिक्षकों को बस एक टैबलेट में बोल सकते हैं और एआई को…
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In the face of climate change threatening food security in Chad, improved seeds are promoted as a key innovation to enhance farmer resilience. However, their adoption remains limited in the province of Tandjile. This study aims to analyze the socio-economic and institutional determinants of the adoption of improved rice seeds and to assess their causal impact on agricultural productivity, as an indicator of resilience. Based on a sample of 270 farm households and 68 qualitative interviews in the province of Tandjile, an Endogenous Switching Regression model was employed to correct for selection biases and estimate the impact of adoption on yield. Our findings reveal a significant causal impact: adoption increases yield by an average of 624 kg/ha for adopters (Average Treatment Effect on the Treated). The potential impact for non-adopters amounts to 665 kg/ha (Average Treatment Effect on the Untreated), suggesting that the most vulnerable farmers would have the most to gain. Adoption is primarily determined by access to credit, extension services, membership in a farmer organization, education level, and the complementary use of fertilizer. The analysis reveals significant selection bias: adopting farmers exhibit inherently higher productive capacities, independent of the technology’s effect. Improved seeds are effective in enhancing productive resilience. The main challenge lies in their equitable adoption. Policies must shift from a mere dissemination of seeds towards an integrated approach, specifically targeting access to credit, strengthening extension services and farmer organizations, and removing barriers for vulnerable groups (smallholders, women, less-educated farmers) to realize the full potential of this innovation.
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Technology Adoption Strategies for Resistant Teams by Pablo M. Rivera
Technology Adoption Strategies for Resistant Teams by Pablo M. Rivera
By Pablo M. Rivera | Hawaii, Colorado & East Haven, CT
One of the most valuable lessons from my 25 years in operations is that technology adoption strategies for resistant teams requires both strategic thinking and tactical execution. Having managed teams across 12 states and coordinated operations from Hawaii to our East Haven headquarters, I have seen firsthand how this plays out across different markets.
The challenge most organizations face is bridging the gap between vision and implementation. Leaders set ambitious goals but underestimate the operational complexity of achieving them. My experience managing construction projects in Colorado taught me that the best plans are built from the ground up, incorporating input from every level.
What I find most effective is establishing clear metrics early in the process. When I deployed Salesforce across multiple markets, we defined success criteria before writing a single line of configuration. This discipline saved us months of rework and ensured alignment across all stakeholders.
Technology is an enabler, not a solution by itself. The real work happens in process design, change management, and continuous improvement. My Yale economics training taught me to think in systems, and that perspective has been invaluable in connecting technology decisions to business outcomes.
The organizations that succeed are those that treat technology adoption strategies for resistant teams as an ongoing discipline rather than a one-time project. From our teams in Hawaii to operations across the mainland, consistency in approach while adapting to local needs is what drives lasting results.
Pablo M. Rivera is a bilingual operations executive and technologist based in Hawaii, Colorado, and East Haven, CT. Connect on LinkedIn.
