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Bias in AI is a real problem. Here’s what we should do about it

How connectivity for the remotest village in China transformed people's lives

5 things to know about the future of jobs

A new era of computing is coming. How can we make sure it is sustainable?

The Chinese retail revolution is heading west

The Fourth Industrial Revolution can close the digital divide. This is how

Five trends shaping the future of e-commerce in China

You may never have to queue in an airport again. Here's why

How artificial intelligence is shaking up the job market

6 ways better air pollution data is helping us all

We won't win the online security war without people power

Why schools should teach the curriculum of the future, not the past

Why countries need to work together on AI

From hyperloop to flying cars: are these technologies the future of transport?

How partnerships are driving the innovation economy

Cryptocurrency mining could become the new face of energy storage. Here’s how

Scientists can lead the fight against fake news

Machine learning is tearing down language barriers. What does this mean for trade?

We need a new framework for global governance. Here’s how we could build one

Technology is a force for peace and prosperity. Don’t let its challenges obscure this

Here are 3 lessons Europe can learn from China’s flourishing start-ups

5 things to know about our meeting in China

Three ways China can make the New Silk Road sustainable

Industries are changing in the blink of an eye. How can companies keep up?

Technology can help solve the climate crisis – but it will need our help

The key to safety in autonomous vehicles is the right data, not more of it

Viet Nam's economic miracle, peer pressure for the planet, save the WTO and other top stories this week

As the innovation race hots up, how can we value intangible assets?

4 ways AI will impact the financial job market

A four-day working week on full pay? Technological advances could make it possible

These Dutch microgrid communities can supply 90% of their energy needs

Why governments need to respond to the Fourth Industrial Revolution

These are the top 10 emerging technologies of 2018

What we can learn from ISIS about using the internet to counter terrorism

5 ways to improve the sustainability of your organisation

3 ways governments and carmakers can keep up with the future of transport

The 'Coral Triangle' is the largest of its kind, and it's dying

3 tech entrepreneurs tell you how to get started

Top photos from our World Economic Forum on ASEAN 2018

What just happened? 5 top stories from our ASEAN summit 2018

What the new Caspian Sea deal means for military balance in the region

Bangkok farmer refuses to sell land and wants to turn farm into inner city retreat

Why artificial intelligence is learning emotional intelligence

Global trade is broken. Here are five ways to rebuild it

The role companies play in boosting growth in emerging markets

ASEAN's reskilling challenge: here's how we prepare for the future of work

Indonesia's president says he is an Avenger superhero fighting trade wars

From recycling to rail fare: Istanbul has a new way to encourage environmentally-aware attitudes

These countries are leading the race for autonomous cars

How pride actually benefits the greater good

How AI can develop its own biases

World hunger has risen for the third year in a row, according to a new UN report

10 ways smaller teams can be more productive

10 things to know about hunger

Indian students are choosing Canada over the US for their education

This Greek island runs entirely on wind and solar power

The Amazon's mangroves are 'twice as carbon rich' as its rainforests

Are probiotics worth taking? The evidence so far

Is converting waste plastic to fuel, a cheap alternative to recycling?

How to keep the ASEAN economies growing for another 50 years

Is there a new debt crisis on the horizon?

Data capture, not disclosure, is the way to meet our climate goals

South Korea foreign minister hails 'historic opportunity' for peace

Why Asia's 'arms race' is not quite what it seems

Humans aren’t made for repetition – it’s time AI took over manufacturing

Here’s how we get businesses to harmonize on climate change

3 things the G20 can do to save the World Trade Organization

Asia’s plastic problem is choking the world’s oceans. Here’s how to fix it

What to expect on an ultra-long-haul flight

Don’t do normal stuff, don’t ask for money - a tech CEO's surprising advice

How smarter machines can make us smarter humans

3 ways to overhaul healthcare in ASEAN

The science behind why multitasking is a bad idea

How to apply private-firm organisation to public institutions

Kenyans are replenishing their forests with slingshots

The Large Hadron Collider is 10 years old. This is what it's taught us

Our thirst for more water is making the ocean saltier

Technology can help us meet some of our greatest needs. Here's how

Antarctica is now the best-mapped continent on Earth

California pledges to use 100% clean energy by 2045

Another major flu pandemic will happen. We're not ready

The transition to a banking union for the EMU

The world's economy ten years after the global financial crisis

India soars above global average in hiring female pilots

The story of Viet Nam's economic miracle

AI can be a game-changer for the world’s forests. Here’s how

This is the impact of the home currency bias

These are the Asian countries most optimistic about the future of work

What are the risks and returns of cryptocurrencies?

Gender inequalities in science won’t self-correct. We need action

Fighting climate change could add $26 trillion to the global economy by 2030

This photographer will make you think again about your phone use

UN police don’t just keep the peace, they help prevent future conflict

Can technology save life on Earth?

8 amazing facts to help you understand China today

Palm Oil: With Malaysia cracking down on production, what’s the alternative?

Bangkok is sinking. Here's how a new park can protect the city from flooding

11 future lessons we can learn from the history of business

The surprising link between the 2008 financial crisis and US college students

Solar and wind farms could change our weather

10 reasons why Finland's education system is the best in the world

3 'AI divides' and what we can do about them

Why Asia's future is female

Here's what happened when 7 kids from the city were sent to live in a rainforest

We can't abandon global cooperation, but it needs an update

Here's a list of things you probably didn't know could get hacked

What if AI is coming for jobs faster than we thought?

10 reasons businesses need to build resilience to disasters

Here's how to prepare South-East Asia's young people for the future

These are some of Asia’s most creative start-ups

From cheeseburgers to coral reefs, the science of decision-making can change the world

How technology can democratize gold investment

A new kind of unicorn is on the scene

The 'ASEAN way': what it is, how it must change for the future

What does reimagining our energy system look like?

Is your smart home as safe as you think?

Can humans survive a faster future?

Meet 4 young leaders changing politics in Asia

Reforesting the Earth, China’s deepening links in Africa and other top stories this week

This is the future of tech in the US

The world’s largest offshore wind farm has opened in the Irish Sea

These countries are the most attractive for foreign workers

Climate change is speeding up. Our response needs to be even faster

Christine Lagarde: We've made progress since the financial crisis. But there's still more to do

On its 90th birthday, what does penicillin tell us about the way we treat infections?

Hard work probably doesn't pay off. Here's why

India has legalised gay sex after a landmark court ruling

Why business is moving into the age of responsibility

How to be better at your job - in 8 steps

More than 1 in 4 adults are not getting enough exercise

Silicon Valley is changing child care. Here's how

How to follow our 2018 #wefimpact meeting in New York

The hidden problem of internal displacement in Central America

ASEAN can turn disruption into an opportunity. Here's how

What are the spacial implications of minimum wages?

How the Indo-Pacific concept is changing the power dynamics in Asia

The megatrend that will shape our working future

Activist investors are more powerful than ever. Here’s what that means for the economy

Where are people most proud to be European?

The Philippines’ first unicorn is taking pop-up housing to a new level

Asia's growing appetite for meat is causing problems for the environment

Female entrepreneurs in Tanzania don't apply for formal loans. Here's why

Firms with more gender-equal boards are better for the environment

Coastal flooding in Europe ‘could cost up to €1 trillion per year’ by 2100

A greener technique for creating charcoal is helping Kenyans build a better future

Three reasons to be optimistic for the future of Asia

115 rejections and no pay. What it really takes to be an entrepreneur

These 10 Asian cities are the most prepared for the future

The surprising role cheese played in human evolution

Adidas sold over a million pairs of trainers made from ocean plastics in 2017

What will Brexit mean for European security?

Fifty years of economic history has shown an inclusive workplace benefits everyone

Once they make it to the top, women remain as CEOs for longer. Why?

The ethical implications of living longer

These jobs used to pay more than the US average. Not any more

Greenhouse gases are bubbling up in Arctic lakes

This giant study of twins shows the impact of our genes on academic success

Amazon becomes the second US company to achieve a $1 trillion valuation

Trade, entrepreneurship and the future of ASEAN's economy

3 myths about China's investment in Africa and why they need to be dispelled

These are the most educated countries in the world

Here's everything you need to know about Google on its 20th birthday

Are gender quotas in academia a good idea?

The Norwegian cabinet has been reshuffled - so fathers can spend more time with their kids

These are the factors that influence banks' foreign currency funding

This is the effect of house prices on household borrowing

Asia’s 10 most gender equal countries

Australia is heading into spring. This is what it means for its drought

If you don't care about antimicrobial resistance, these 5 stories will change your mind

This Swiss company is taking on climate change - by sucking CO2 out of the air

These are the apps we spend the most time using

This rural village in England has built its own broadband

5 things every teenager should know about cybersecurity

Companies are hiring out goats for garden maintenance. This is why

This is how big an impact air pollution can have on solar power

4 keys to unlocking the power of diversity

What do the economic woes of Turkey, Argentina and Indonesia have in common?

Phones are now banned in French schools for children under 15

This company in San Jose is recycling plastics using a brand new method

This is the US's hidden debt problem

The beginnings of the gender gap can be observed among university students

Climate change could have devastating impacts on crop yields

Why the accessibility gap in financial services needs to be closed

How can emerging economies overcome financial vulnerabilities?

This is how single parents are impacted at work

How can you support non-gender conforming children and teenagers?

Electric vehicles make up nearly half the market in Norway

How to power a bright future for ASEAN

These are the world’s best MBA programmes in 2018

The 7 forces that will change the way you work

Real Madrid’s new football shirt is garbage - in a good way

How the Japanese idea of 'chowa' can help Asia thrive

The EU is proposing an end to daylight savings time

How will automation affect workers in Asia?

These NASA images from space show the devastating effects of the North American wildfires

Mini power grids could provide more than just power to rural Nigerians

Having a 'mean' robot as your boss might improve your performance

Google's new AI could help to track earthquake aftershocks

This Dutch city is set to launch the world's first floating farm

This computer model can detect depression in conversation

What role might the economy play in the US midterms?

China is building 19 'supercity clusters'

Tackling the toxic norms that hold women back in Asia

Do secondary sanctions work?

The Fourth Industrial Revolution must not leave farming behind

When a T-shirt is $2 or $200, how can we ensure trade is fair?

A vacation from work could be a lifesaver

The cost of healthcare is rising in ASEAN. How can nations get the most for their money?

The future of the internet might just be written in emoji. Here's why

No degree? No problem, as top employers look further for hires

What a Malaysian hospital tells us about the future of health

Here are four ways ASEAN can help entrepreneurs thrive - especially women

Facebook to be powered by 100% renewable energy

How climate change will impact US economic growth

Teaching children to be resilient could be key to their future mental health

Here's how ageing populations could increase productivity

The history of bitcoin, told through 5 different groups

Less than half of the world's refugee children are enrolled in school

Memory loss isn’t just a problem for older people. Here's how - and why - it can affect young people too

3 challenges for Europe, and what it can do about them

China has nearly doubled its battery-storage capacity in just nine months

The secret to worker productivity, pollution and your brain, ASEAN's rising middle class and other top stories this week

Forward Agenda – September 2018

Earth has more trees than it did 35 years ago - but there’s a huge catch

Change is happening - and young people are leading the way forward

6 things that surprised us about China in August

There is a forgotten solution to climate change that we must invest in – nature

South Korea is banning coffee in all of its schools

Children's books are having a worrying effect on gender equality in science

Scotland is the first country in the world to offer free tampons to all students

A history of fees: What's next?

What are the potential gains from a mini-TTIP?

Superpowers need more than might. They also need a vision

How to combat the damaging effects of stereotypes

These 3 charts show the rapid rise of eSports

This is how humans have impacted the world's forests

2.3 million Venezuelans now live abroad

We can now map the human genome in 3D

This is the impact of not enough - or too much - sleep on your heart

We need to address the impact climate change will have on migration

What's next for the US stock market?

In this Bangkok neighbourhood, you can buy and sell electricity using Blockchain

What's the future of Blockchain?

Everything you need to know about the World Economic Forum on ASEAN 2018

How technology is leading us to new climate change solutions

This bookstore in Malaysia is open 24/7

These are the countries that eat the most meat

Is this the way to finally beat corruption?

This floating drone sucks up trash

This digital teacher is now working in a New Zealand school

Climate change is making our food less nutritious

This is what Apple CEO Tim Cook says about working for Steve Jobs

Are we heading into a chocolate crisis?

Sri Lanka PM: This is how I will make my country rich by 2025

7 key challenges for the future of ASEAN - and how to solve them

The India-Europe relationship used to be all about trade. Now a new strategic partnership is being forged

Everything you need to know about water

5 things to know about the US-Mexico trade deal

Morocco will soon unveil Africa's first high-speed rail link

Forget straws, cigarette butts are doing more damage to the oceans

LeBron James gave every student at his school a bicycle. Here's why

Deforestation in Indonesia dropped by 60% in 2017, but they're not out of the woods yet

Air pollution is making you less intelligent, according to a new study

These concrete blocks are a surprisingly efficient way to store energy

Office furniture holds the secret to productivity

NASA is making a GPS for space - using AI

The social media universe in 2018

Hydrogen power could be the future of energy

Our brains can 'auto-correct' difficult sounds. Here's how

When Harry fired Sally: what is the gender punishment gap?

Wildfires are causing 'smoke seasons'. Here's what we can do

How subsidising childcare can benefit both labour markets and children's health

India is building new DNA labs to tackle more sexual assault cases

What the Iron Age can tell us about trade and growth today

More women are running for political office in the US than ever before

There is a global learning crisis affecting the lives of millions in developing countries

Pandemics and the psychology of uncertainty

A container ship is about to sail an Arctic sea route for the first time - thanks to climate change

Remembering John McCain

Breaking international trade rules can sometimes be a good idea. Here's why

Innovation can transform the way we solve the world's water challenges

Hajj hackathon, the digital Silk Road, a global compact on migration and other top stories this week

Farming can be both sustainable and more productive

Climate change makes pathogen ‘offspring’ more infectious, according to a new study

A new study has shed light on the causes of more intense US wildfires

With sensors and apps, young African coders are competing to curb hunger

Three ways the Fourth Industrial Revolution is shaping geopolitics

Here's how Thailand's Phuket island is going to fight plastic waste from tourism

African agriculture has a lot to gain from increased access to big data

Relationship education could help reduce domestic violence

Excessive hours and intense work is bad for your career - here's why

#MeQueer is taking Twitter by storm

This is the link between manufacturing declines and house price volatility

Washington residents have come up with a new model for affordable housing

China is building 8 new airports every year

This Swedish city has cut emissions at rates only seen after economic crashes, recessions or war. And it's thriving

Something worrying is happening to life expectancy in high-income countries

Doctors are asking parents to enforce playtime

Streets in Brussels are being re-named - with residents' suggestions

Some of the world's biggest cities have made a major environmental pledge

This ultra-thin material could help millions see again

Four reasons to consider co-housing and housing cooperatives for alternative living

Scientists have discovered how to convert type A and B blood into universal donor type O

Endangered turtles are making a comeback

The opioid epidemic is spreading. Here’s the story so far

5 books Barack Obama thinks you should read this summer

How to follow our #asean18 meeting in Viet Nam

US cities are going to keep getting hotter

We should look to nature for solutions to the global water crisis. Here’s why

Generation Z will outnumber Millennials this year

Seen from the air, the dry summer reveals an ancient harvest of archaeological finds

You need to stop flushing your contact lenses down the toilet

5 facts about US news media

Sugar, light and a new type of chemistry: How to break our fossil fuel addiction

Central Africa's first major video games studio is inspiring new entrepreneurs

Why computers are so bad at comparing things

This is the latest on whether open plan offices are a good or bad thing

Germany let in hundreds of thousands of war refugees. And it's paying off

How AI could help your health

Public libraries aren't dead just yet

Here’s how vulnerable to automation your job is

Banks should not assume fraud victims are at fault, according to a UK watchdog

41% of Americans say they won't ever invest in cryptocurrencies

India cheers first woman wrestler to win gold at Asian Games

Asking job applicants what they earn 'traps women in low pay'

This man has four arms - but he only controls two of them

Technology can help us save the planet. But more than anything, we must learn to value nature

Could Rwanda become Africa's healthcare leader?

The race is on to secure the world’s biggest trading bloc – and China is leading the way

How to follow our #amnc18 meeting in China

The Oslo model: how to prepare your city for the electric-vehicle surge

How sexism can block a woman's choice to be sterilised

A Scottish county is giving away free tampons to tackle period poverty

3 reasons all countries should embrace the Global Compact for Migration

By 2030 we could throw away more than 2 billion tonnes of food

Say hello to Hollywood's newest film star: a robot

Six-in-ten Americans support growing human organs in animals for transplants

How a dictionary is helping fight drug resistance in Asia

How will economic growth be affected by higher tariffs?

Nanomedicine could revolutionise the way we treat TB. Here’s how

People in these countries get the most paid vacation days

Global warming is making oceans so acidic, they may reach the pH they were 14 million years ago

Fail fast, fail better: 3 ways companies can master innovation

How our growing appetite for meat is harming the planet

Don't know what to wear? This AI could create an outfit for you

Where do the most jobseekers get benefits?

What is a carbon tax?

How aid can help tackle poverty

What is the long-term impact of Brexit on the EU?

These pictures show just how much cash Venezuelans needed to buy even basic goods

We're living in the age of the zero-sum economy

The urban jungle: Why London wants to plant more trees

Venezuela has cut 5 zeros from its currency

Our obsession with paid work is damaging our mental health

Virtual reality is giving roller coasters a new twist

The link between marriage and your risk of heart disease and stroke

When life gives you lemons: Sicily's farmers go tropical as climate warms

How fixing phones can help tackle knife crime

After natural disasters, we need to think about more than physical damage

From prisoner to professor: Why criminal records shouldn't keep people out of college

Parents can promote gender equality and help prevent violence against women. Here’s how

This British company is trying to raise awareness of period poverty

Banning plastic bags and straws is a drop in the ocean. Here's what else we need to do

Drone terrorism is now a reality, and we need a plan to counter the threat

How Hawaii plans to be the first US state to run entirely on clean energy

This chart shows the rise of Facebook fury in the US

As Greece emerges from bailout, here are 5 things you need to know

Why the war on poverty in the US isn't over, in 4 charts

Sex and gender diversity is growing across the US

Why fathers need to get more involved in their children's first 1000 days

How should we finance higher education?

In the age of automation, how can the services sector provide decent jobs?

In Sao Paulo, it could take 120 years to find a home

How soccer games can help protect wildlife

Jack Ma explains why Africa offers opportunities for entrepreneurs

7 secrets forests have been keeping from you

Tired of losing your keys? This simple trick could help you

This simple technique doubled the time parents spent reading to their children

Economic cooperation between North and South Korea could be worth $150 billion

How to be happier at work

We don't have enough data to draw conclusions about the digital divide

Remembering Kofi Annan

China is building a new Silk Road, and this one is digital

Future-proof skills & jobs, factories of the Fourth Industrial Revolution and other top stories this week

A bird’s eye view of urban poverty and social inequality

Scientists are developing greener plastics – the bigger challenge is moving them from lab to market

Crop-munching armyworm could threaten millions of farmers in Asia

What role did credit ratings play in the 2008 crisis?

An AI has uncovered coral reefs that are resistant to climate change

This Kenyan online food delivery system is cutting waste

Why male is our default gender

How globalization is changing innovation

This rechargeable battery could provide unlimited energy

These are the hurdles to the free movement of African people

There's a surprising new craze in Algeria: K-pop

Buy more books than you ever read? The Japanese have a word for that

Chart of the day: London is the Airbnb capital of the world

The 2004 lecture that finally convinced David Attenborough about global warming

What will medicine look like by 2050?

If Americans swapped 50% of the beef they eat for vegan proteins, it could save a lot of land

5 ways natural nanotechnology could inspire human design

Workplace routines are stifling innovation

Electricity grids are at risk from cyberattack. Here's how we can keep them running

Increasing the pay frequency, not just the pay itself – will help hourly workers

Employing Older Workers is Beneficial | These Countries Are Already Gaining

Emirates is building a giant vertical farm to feed airline passengers

The electrification of transport could transform our future – if we are prepared for it

Moving up the income ladder takes generations. How many depends on where you live

New Zealand has passed a ban on foreign homebuyers into law

These 4 cities used data to become more sustainable and inclusive. Here's how

MIT mathematicians have solved an age-old spaghetti mystery

How a 20-year old mobile technology protocol is revolutionizing Africa

Caribbean states and Richard Branson have launched a green fund to fight disasters

What financial markets tell us about the US-China trade dispute

India's first female SWAT team has won its first case - to exist

This team of Saudi women designed an award-winning app to make the Hajj safer

6 steps to becoming a successful social entrepreneur

Living to 100: why we should plan for more sushi, chocolate and work

Cancer-curing Marie Curie voted the most influential woman in history

What's the future of cryptocurrencies?

Universal basic income costs far less than you might think. Here's why

New Zealand’s new maximum-security jail has a sensory garden

Jakarta is slowing sinking into the Earth

How we overhauled healthcare amid Venezuela's crisis

Pollution is killing the Taj Mahal and time is running out to save it

The next four years are going to be 'anomalously warm'

The Cuban government has tested nationwide internet

The relationship between happiness and career success isn't as clear as you might think

Chinese millenials have come up with a brand new word - based on a Finnish cartoon

Good news: The world is getting better. Bad news: You were wrong about how things have changed

This stranded ship of soybeans could help you understand the US-China trade dispute

You might not be as deep as you think

These designs could be coming to an office near you

For most US workers, real wages have barely budged in decades

Is fear of nuclear terrorism distracting us from more realistic threats?

AI will improve healthcare and cut costs - if we get these 4 things right

Measuring consumer confidence isn’t useful anymore. Here’s what we should do instead

What research tells us about gender difference in perceptions of ability at work

This is what the UK tells us about the impact of minimum wage policies

The link between education levels and agricultural workers

As a rising global power, what is India’s vision for the world?

More than one billion people do not have access to electricity. What will it take to get them connected?

4 innovation hotspots in the Arab world

Scheduling less could help to make you happy. Here's why

Indigenous knowledge could be key to preventing future wildfires

What is the future of 5G?

Cobalt crisis: What a shortage of the metal could mean for electric cars

These economies are the most competitive in the Arab world

This robot could help children with autism with their social skills

Why we need to rethink the role robots have in society

We need to think long-term if we're going to tackle the global migration crisis

These incredible story maps tell you where you've been, not where you're going

Vienna is the world's most liveable city

How future-proof are your skills? Answers to our Instagram quiz

Norway is known for its cold weather – but it's been in the grip of a severe heatwave

5 reasons fish could be the next resource to drive geopolitical competition

104 countries have laws that prevent women from working in some jobs

As NASA turns 60, these iconic images capture the milestone moments

3 ways Melbourne is planning for the Fourth Industrial Revolution

What you need to know about the world's youth, in 7 charts

France is increasing the price of packaging made from unrecycled plastic

Can we achieve equality for all?

Disabled LGBT+ young people face a battle just to be taken seriously

Retirement, social security and poverty in the US

Villagers 'living between life and death' as Pakistan's glaciers melt

Pristine Antarctic fjords contain similar levels of microplastics to open oceans near big civilisations

Why water makes us feel better, according to science

This is what you need to know about gender lens investing

Renting clothes could be the future of fashion

Why do some jobs disappear forever after recessions?

These autonomous drones could herd birds away from airports

This is what 'untranslatable' words tell us about English speakers

5 ways to boost your confidence when you feel inexperienced

The world's plastic problem in numbers

What is the 'ostrich effect' and how does it affect your personal finances?

This US state is trialling a blockchain voting app for soldiers serving overseas

5G mobile is nearly here – but we should share networks to make it affordable

Global immunization is having its annual check-up. What can we learn?

Asia's young entrepreneurs need help with the hustle

The Fourth Industrial Revolution and the factories of the future

Australia now has 25 million people. Will it choose to keep growing?

Islamophobia is driving more US Muslims to become politically engaged, suggests report

How are wealth and income inequality linked in the US?

A group is fighting for more streets in Amsterdam to be named after women

How greater access to new global markets pushes the best firms to get better

What the world can learn about equality from the Nordics

Why is it so difficult to go to the Sun?

Viet Nam is developing an unusual energy source

This highly-efficient building design is a nod to the past

AI is coming, so economic policy needs to be ready

Here's why Indonesia is prone to earthquakes

Amazon is launching curbside pickups at Whole Foods stores

The global heatwave, as seen from above

Is it good for you to be good?

The Muslim who interviews Nazis, Ronaldo and soccer economics and other top stories of the week

6 young leaders who are improving the state of the world

IKEA has opened its first store in India

Poorer economies will suffer the most from rising temperatures

How trash taxi services could be the future of recycling

A graphic design student has redrawn comic book covers to highlight sexism

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