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9Humans
open
Global / Unspecified, Global
Independent software developers and small studios can lose significant revenue to piracy networks that distribute their work without payment, and enforcement remains difficult and inconsistent across different countries. Protecting smaller creators specifically remains an underaddressed issue.
technology-computing
global-unspecified
software
piracy
networks
independent
developers
haven
solved
prevent
large-scale
undermining
whether
philosophy-ethics
mathematics-logic
way
resolved
open
Global / Unspecified, Global
Counterfeit medications sold through unauthorized online channels can be difficult to distinguish from legitimate products without lab testing, putting patients at serious risk. Scalable, affordable detection at the point of purchase remains an unresolved challenge.
health-biology
global-unspecified
affordable
counterfeit
patients
online
yet
build
reliable
technology
detect
pharmaceuticals
whether
philosophy-ethics
mathematics-logic
haven
technology-computing
determine
open
Global / Unspecified, Global
Some companies design cancellation processes to be far more complicated than sign-up, discouraging customers from leaving even when they want to. Consistent regulation or design standards preventing this practice remain unevenly enforced across countries.
society-governance
global-unspecified
cancellation
don
have
widely
adopted
way
prevent
digital
subscription
services
whether
philosophy-ethics
resolved
determine
agreed
open
Global / Unspecified, Global
As AI tools become more capable of providing real-time answer suggestions, detecting this kind of undisclosed assistance during interviews or exams remains technically difficult. This creates growing concerns about the integrity of remote assessments.
technology-computing
global-unspecified
during
yet
build
technology
reliably
detects
someone
being
coached
assisted
whether
philosophy-ethics
mathematics-logic
haven
open
Global / Unspecified, Global
Without standardized measurement, it's difficult to compare the true environmental cost of different AI systems or hold companies accountable for improving efficiency. A consistent, transparent measurement standard remains undeveloped.
climate-environment
global-unspecified
different
don
have
universally
accepted
way
measure
energy-efficient
models
actually
whether
philosophy-ethics
resolved
determine
agreed
mathematics-logic
open
Global / Unspecified, Global
It's often unclear exactly what data went into training a given AI model, making it difficult to audit for bias, copyright issues, or harmful content. Greater transparency into training data remains technically and legally unresolved.
society-governance
global-unspecified
training
data
don
have
reliable
affordable
way
verify
provenance
major
whether
philosophy-ethics
resolved
determine
agreed
open
Global / Unspecified, Global
Robots can now handle many industrial tasks well, but tasks requiring soft, adaptable touch, like handling fabric or fragile objects, remain surprisingly difficult. Closing this dexterity gap would open robotics to far more everyday uses.
climate-environment
global-unspecified
tasks
robots
dexterity
like
yet
build
fine
motor
needed
delicate
technology-computing
affordable
philosophy-ethics
whether
capable
open
Antarctica / Unspecified, Antarctica
Long distances and extreme conditions mean accidents can be difficult to manage. Shared SAR coordination tools and capacity-building are needed.
local-regional
antarctica
antarctica-unspecified
search
rescue
emergency
response
capabilities
antarctic
waters
limited
long
distances
stress
building
society-governance
illegal
open
Antarctica / Unspecified, Antarctica
Sub-glacial lakes and channels affect ice dynamics and unique ecosystems, but access is difficult. Remote sensing and careful drilling campaigns can expand knowledge.
mathematics-logic
antarctica
antarctica-unspecified
sub-glacial
know
little
deep
antarctic
hydrological
systems
lakes
channels
affect
global-unspecified
sub
glacial
about
climate-environment
open
Antarctica / Unspecified, Antarctica
Sub-glacial lakes and channels affect ice dynamics and unique ecosystems, but access is difficult. Remote sensing and careful drilling campaigns can expand knowledge.
mathematics-logic
antarctica
antarctica-unspecified
sub-glacial
know
little
deep
antarctic
hydrological
systems
variant
focuses
data
climate-environment
society-governance
global-unspecified
monitoring
african
open
South America / Unspecified, South America
South American economies grow around 2% per year on average, below global trends, making poverty reduction and fiscal sustainability difficult. Scenario-modelling tools and inclusive industrial-policy platforms can help governments design more resilient growth strategies.
society-governance
south-america
south-america-unspecified
poverty-reduction
growth
latin
america
continues
experience
slow
volatile
economic
south
american
global-unspecified
economics-resources
african
urban
open
Global / Unspecified, Global
Simulations predict substructure that observations only partly confirm. Strong lensing and stellar stream measurements can probe these scales.
science-space
global-unspecified
characterizing
small-scale
structure
dark
matter
halos
remains
difficult
simulations
predict
lack
know
remain
models
actually
what
open
Global / Unspecified, Global
Deep flows and core structure are difficult to infer. Gravity and magnetic measurements from orbiters can improve models.
science-space
global-unspecified
internal
dynamics
giant
planets
like
jupiter
saturn
remain
partly
unknown
know
fully
whether
models
mathematics-logic
cosmic
open
South & Southeast Asia, Asia
Remote and mountainous areas remain costly to connect to national grids, leaving villages without reliable power. Off-grid solar mini-grids tailored to difficult terrain could close this gap faster.
local-regional
asia
south-southeast-asia
rural
electrification
gaps
persist
parts
south
southeast
remote
mountainous
remains
access
african
global-unspecified
digital
infrastructure
Villages in the Himalayas, Central Asia, and parts of Southeast Asia remain cut off for parts of the year due to weather and terrain. All-weather road construction techniques suited to difficult terrain are needed.
local-regional
asia
parts
road
rural
connectivity
remains
poor
mountainous
remote
terrain
african
access
global-unspecified
south
remain
gaps
Students and workers often face difficulty having degrees or certifications recognized when moving between Asian countries. Regional credential-recognition frameworks could ease labor mobility and study-abroad access.
social-civic-problems
asia
regional
integration
higher
education
credentials
remains
weak
students
workers
global-unspecified
african
access
local-regional
haven
africa
economics-resources
Many streets and buildings lack formal addresses, making delivery difficult and costly for online retailers. Digital addressing apps using GPS pins could solve this cheaply.
technology-computing
africa
addressing
e-commerce
logistics
hampered
unreliable
systems
streets
buildings
lack
digital
society-governance
global-unspecified
african
social-civic-problems
grievance
online
Weak civil registration and statistical systems make policy planning difficult, as governments often lack reliable population and economic data. Mobile-based census and survey tools could modernize data collection affordably.
society-governance
africa
data
economic
basic
demographics
activity
remains
incomplete
continent
weak
civil
systems
global-unspecified
technology-computing
whether
philosophy-ethics
african
open
Global / Unspecified, Global
Robotic planetary landers are restricted by payload weight and power, making complex lab chemistry difficult on site. Micro-fluidic lab-on-a-chip biosensors are required to analyze Martian or icy moon soil in-situ.
science-space
global-unspecified
lack
ultra-sensitive
miniaturized
instruments
detect
low
concentrations
bio-organic
molecules
robotic
power
sources
autonomous
long
situ
extraction
open
Global / Unspecified, Global
Lava tubes offer natural radiation shielding for habitats, but traditional wheeled rovers cannot enter steep vertical entrances. Tethered, legged, or flying drone swarms designed for dark micro-gravity caves are needed.
health-biology
global-unspecified
sub-surface
cave
networks
mars
moon
difficult
map
explore
autonomously
lava
cannot
precisely
predict
hyper
science-space