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February Newsletter

The Global Business Services Today February newsletter is out now! This edition highlights how AI adoption, geopolitical realignments, and demographic transitions are reshaping economies and governance. The collage reflects the diverse cultural and political currents influencing these changes.

Welcome to Global Business Services Today, a project by Dr. Han-Teng Liao. This site and its content are being developed and curated to help you deliver timely, quality, impactful AI-driven people-centered innovations in global business services. . We connect the dots, meeting the complexity of global value chians and business services.

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RWDS Big Questions: How do we balance innovation and regulation in the world of AI?

Next in our series, the panel explores the tensions, trade-offs and practical realities facing policymakers and data scientists alike.

Annie Flynn
Feb 18, 2026

Understanding and Addressing Algorithmic Bias: a Credit Scoring Case Study

Practical tips for bias detection and mitigation, using credit card loan systems as a case study.

Devin Partida
Feb 11, 2026

Colorado’s AI Law Pause: What It Means for People Working in Data Science

As AI regulation wobbles, this piece shows data scientists how today’s policy fights translate into concrete design choices—and how smarter systems can reduce risk while…

Dr. Stefani Langehennig, University of Denver Daniels College of Business
Feb 6, 2026
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Global Business Services (GBS), once focused on cost reduction, are now at the forefront of technological innovation, driving digital transformation and reshaping global value chains. As GBS evolves, the focus is shifting from simple cost-innovation dynamics to resilience, digital sovereignty, and “shoring” strategies. In particular, the rise of AI and automation is transforming GBS operations, enabling more efficient processes and new service offerings. Especially for middle powers such as Malaysia and Poland, multinational corporations, doing GBS right can reap significant benefits in terms of competitiveness and economic growth.

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Global Pulse

RWDS Big Questions: How do we balance innovation and regulation in the world of AI?

Next in our series, the panel explores the tensions, trade-offs and practical realities facing policymakers and data scientists alike.

Annie Flynn
Feb 18, 2026

Colorado’s AI Law Pause: What It Means for People Working in Data Science

As AI regulation wobbles, this piece shows data scientists how today’s policy fights translate into concrete design choices—and how smarter systems can reduce risk while…

Dr. Stefani Langehennig, University of Denver Daniels College of Business
Feb 6, 2026

RWDS Big Questions: What Are the Key Challenges Facing Data Scientists Today?

For the first video in our new series, experienced data scientists reflect on the technical, organisational, and personal challenges shaping modern data science.

Annie Flynn
Jan 21, 2026
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Applied Insights

Understanding and Addressing Algorithmic Bias: a Credit Scoring Case Study

Practical tips for bias detection and mitigation, using credit card loan systems as a case study.

Devin Partida
Feb 11, 2026

Why 95% Of AI Projects Fail and How to Change the Odds

Drawing on two decades of work building AI systems for medicine discovery, Lee Clewley argues that the success of AI models rests on three principles.

Lee Clewley
Jan 12, 2026

​Testing Multi-Agent Systems in the LLM Age: A Practical Guide for Data Scientists

A structured approach for testing Multi-Agent Systems (MAS) and some key questions to start you thinking critically about how your systems may be working.

Peter Capsalis
Dec 12, 2025
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Leading MNCs are now treating Generative AI as the primary engine to evolve GBS from a “back-office cost center” into a “strategic intelligence hub.” This shift is driven by the transformative potential of Generative AI to enhance decision-making, automate complex processes, and create new value propositions. By leveraging Generative AI, GBS can move beyond traditional cost-saving roles to become a critical driver of innovation and competitive advantage in the global business landscape.

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Foundations & Frontiers

Beyond Quantification: Interview with Professor Sylvie Delacroix on Navigating Uncertainty with AI

Professor Sylvie Delacroix discusses why AI systems must move beyond quantification to support professional judgment in high-stakes contexts.

Annie Flynn
Jan 29, 2026

Why Data Quality Is the New Competitive Edge For Data Scientists

Data scientists were in high demand when they were set apart as coding wizards who could wrangle insights from large amounts of data. In the age of AI, everyone can code and…

Jan 27, 2026

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Beyond Quantification: Navigating Uncertainty in Professional AI Systems

If AI is to genuinely assist professionals, it must go beyond quantification. More than simply accurate, it should be appropriately uncertain.

Annie Flynn
Nov 21, 2025
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People & Paths

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Data science and AI in the public sector: An interview with ONS’s Penny Holborn

Penny Holborn, head of faculty for the Office for National Statistics Data Science Campus, talks to Jonathan Gillard about keeping up with new developments, the value of…

Jonathan Gillard
Mar 27, 2024

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Data science and AI in financial services: An interview with Nationwide’s Matthew Jones

Matthew Jones, head of decision science and analytical innovation at building society Nationwide, talks career path, data science tools and skills, and the role of AI in…

Jonathan Gillard
Mar 21, 2024

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‘I fell in love with math, really, and fell into data science because of that’

A passion for solving mathematical problems led Niclas Thomas to a PhD in machine learning and then a career in data science in the retail sphere. Now head of data science…

Brian Tarran
Oct 4, 2023
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