Politics

Ideological polarization, propaganda, and the evolution of political thought—this page covers the trends and news that will influence the future of politics.

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Silicon nationalism is powering up a global chip tussle, sparking a high-stakes semiconductor showdown.
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Journalism’s quest to scrutinize tech giants unveils a web of politics, power, and privacy pitfalls.
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New laws might be necessary to tackle complicated issues related to the metaverse.
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Governments and organizations are working to create standardized datasets that can enable worldwide research and development.
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Governments are implementing their federal digital ID programs to streamline public services and collect data more efficiently.
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Carbon border taxes are being implemented to encourage companies to lower their carbon emissions, but not all countries can afford these taxes.
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From using bots to flooding social media with fake news, disinformation tactics are changing the course of human civilization.
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Countries are establishing anti-disinformation departments as national policies and elections become highly influenced by propaganda.
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Countries are now considering imposing international carbon tax schemes, but critics claim this system could negatively affect global trade.
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Integrating AI for war game simulations can automate defense strategies and policy, raising questions on how to ethically use AI in combat.
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The battle for critical raw materials is reaching a fever pitch as governments strive to minimize dependence on exports.
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Countries are collaborating to accelerate discoveries in science and technology, igniting a geopolitical race to superiority.
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The increasing competition between the US and China has led to a new wave of export controls that can worsen geopolitical tensions.
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Artificial intelligence is touted as the next doomsday discovery, resulting in a potential slowdown in innovation.
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Inflation has made sustainability projects costly and slow, but the green technology sector might still have a fighting chance.
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https://techxplore.com/news/2023-03-eu-renewable-energy.html
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The European Union (EU) has announced ambitious plans to expand its renewable energy capacity as part of its efforts to combat climate change. According to the EU's newly unveiled strategy, the bloc aims to increase its renewable energy production by 50% by 2030, compared to its 2020 levels. This would involve the installation of an additional 400 GW of renewable energy capacity over the next decade, including both wind and solar power. The EU's renewed focus on renewable energy is part of its wider plan to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, which it hopes to achieve through a combination of increased renewable energy production, energy efficiency measures, and investments in innovative technologies such as hydrogen fuel cells. To read more, use the button below to open the original external article.
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Human rights groups and governments are concerned about neurotechnology's use of brain data.
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Are green new deals reducing environmental issues or transferring them elsewhere?
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https://theintercept.com/2023/03/06/pentagon-socom-deepfake-propaganda/
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The U.S. government spent years warning deepfakes could destabilize democratic societies.
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https://www.ft.com/content/a8ebdf55-1bdf-42da-90cd-73ceb960e60f
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Financial Times
The Financial Times has reported that global investors are increasingly turning to ethical funds in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic. According to the publication, sustainable investment funds saw record inflows of $152bn in the first quarter of 2021, up from $37bn in the same period last year. The trend is said to have been driven by a growing awareness of the impact of climate change and social issues, as well as an increased focus on corporate governance and responsible business practices. To read more, use the button below to open the original external article.