Insights from the Technology Now episode “How can technology fight modern slavery?”, published March 12, 2026.
In "How can technology fight modern slavery?" (Technology Now, March 2026), while the world assumes slavery is a ghost of the past, 50 million people remain in bondage across every industry and continent. HPE's John Schultz reveals how the 'Global Data Partnership' uses AI as a disinfectant, turning fragmented supply…
In "How can technology fight modern slavery?", The idea that transparency and information sharing are the primary tools to kill exploitation. In the context of this episode, it refers to using data to shine a light on hidden supply chain abuses. For the listener, it implies that data isn't just for profit, but a…
In "How can technology fight modern slavery?", A form of modern indentured servitude where workers are forced to pay exorbitant fees to secure a job, creating a debt they can never fully repay. This matters because it often occurs in seemingly legitimate industries, including electronics manufacturing. It changes the…
In "How can technology fight modern slavery?", A collaborative initiative between HPE and the World Economic Forum to aggregate insights from various stakeholders to fight slavery. It allows for the extraction of 'insights' via AI without requiring companies to share sensitive raw data. This represents a shift toward…
While the world assumes slavery is a ghost of the past, 50 million people remain in bondage across every industry and continent. HPE's John Schultz reveals how the 'Global Data Partnership' uses AI as a disinfectant, turning fragmented supply chain data into a weapon that targets the profit centers of modern exploitation.
