Emerging technologies are not without their issues though. On one hand, many regions around the world are struggling with food security and governance leaving new technologies out of reach. On the other hand, technologies like genetically-modified organisms (GMOs) have generated controversies around food safety, causing concerns and even bans in certain countries.

In this video, Marc Goodman, faculty Chair of Policy, Law, and Ethics at Singularity University, provides an overview of the thorny issues that emerge when considering food policy and security globally.