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October 26, 2019

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Here are this week's top research briefs.

ICYMI

Alphabet In AI: How Google Went From A Search Engine To An $800B Global AI Powerhouse
Alphabet is disrupting healthcare, auto, government contracts, and more with AI. We look at how it got here, where it’s headed, and what this means for incumbents.

CORE INTELLIGENCE

12 Industries Experts Say Millennials Are Killing — And Why They’re Wrong
The perception of the millennial generation as exceptionally narcissistic, immature, and disengaged from society has fueled a thousand hot takes on the industries they're “killing." Here's what's really going on.

The Top 10 Most Well-Funded US Auto Tech Startups Over Time
We highlight the top 10 highest-funded auto tech startups in the US every year since 2015 and dive into how the rankings have changed as the sector grows.

179 Of The Biggest, Costliest Startup Failures Of All Time
From financial fraud to just running out of money, we scanned our database to identify 179 of the most expensive startup flameouts in history.

The United States Of Startups: The Most Well-Funded Tech Startup In Every US State
Our map infographic shows the top tech startups in every US state, as determined by funding totals. Companies include Magic Leap, Root Insurance, and Vox Media.

The Foie Gras’ing Of Startups: Does Raising More VC Lead To Bigger Outcomes?
The received wisdom in Silicon Valley is that raising more capital in larger and larger rounds is an essential part of the formula for success. But is this idea supported in the data?

Gradually, Then Suddenly: How Disruption Comes To Healthcare
Tech’s acceleration into markets is increasing every year — and with the healthcare industry, we’re beginning to see more of its impact than ever before.

Fashion Forward: How Tech Is Targeting Waste & Pollution In The $2.4T Fashion Industry
Fashion is one of the most wasteful industries in the world, but thanks to new technology and consumer demand for more eco-friendly practices, that's starting to change.

How AI Will Go Out Of Control According To 52 Experts
'Summoning the demon.' 'The new tools of our oppression.' 'Children playing with a bomb.' These are just a few ways the world's top researchers and industry leaders have described the threat that artificial intelligence poses to mankind. Will AI enhance our lives or completely upend them?

Insurance Tech Q3 2019
The latest Willis Towers Watson and CB insights insurance tech report takes a data-driven look at global insurance tech trends with a focus on policy administration and central management systems.

CLIENT-EXCLUSIVE RESEARCH

75+ Startups Transforming Farming & Agribusiness
From precision agriculture to robotic harvesting, these 75+ startups are bringing technological innovation to modernize the agriculture industry.

EXPERT INTELLIGENCE

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