The World Ahead: How to keep innovation moving

Managing the risks and rewards of emerging technologies is a tricky balancing act. How is it possible to maximise the upsides of innovation while minimising the potential downsides? Read more here: https://econ.st/327bXxU

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00:00 - 01:03 Innovation and regulation in technology
01:03 - 01:51 How to keep innovation moving
01:51 - 03:48 The rise of autonomous cars
03:48 - 05:40 Are autonomous cars safe?
05:40 - 07:28 Drone regulation and innovation
07:28 - 09:26 Drone development in Australia
09:26 - 10:25 Sandbox regulation
10:25 - 11:45 Decarbonising airspace with eV-TOL aircrafts
11:45 - 12:21 Managing risks in technology development

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