In this powerful episode of the Y2S NFI Podcast, we sit down with Nichola Quail, Founder and CEO of Insights Exchange, fresh off her appearance at the 2025 United Nations STI Forum Action Day in New York. Nichola shares her firsthand insights from this groundbreaking event where the Global Digital Compact was unveiled—a bold international initiative aiming to tackle the growing digital divide and set ethical guardrails for our AI-driven future. With over 25 years in market research and a deep understanding of global consumer behavior, Nichola brings a strategic lens to the challenges and opportunities at the intersection of technology, policy, and society.
From the implications of AI scaling faster than Moore’s Law to the critical need for global workforce upskilling, Nichola provides a thought-provoking look into what it will take to navigate the digital age responsibly. She also recounts key moments from the Forum, including insights from Azeem Azhar, a panel featuring Microsoft and Nokia, and the compelling advocacy work of Baroness Beeban Kidron. If you're ready to lean into the future of digital transformation and explore how emerging tech can serve humanity, this episode is a must-listen.
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