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FAIR Data: The fuel for GNH-driven digital infrastructure in Bhutan

Sep 27, 2025 5 mins read

The environment that individuals and organisations experience is gradually becoming digital and algorithmic. Data generated by various public and private services is the primary fuel that drives digital infrastructure and applications. The advent of generative AI technology has had a profound impact on both public and private digital infrastructure.

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