Daily Digest on AI and Emerging Technologies (2 May 2025)
Governance, Legislation, and Geostrategies The Authoritarian Risks of AI Surveillance (Matthew Tokson – Lawfare – 1 May 2025) Concerns about authoritarianism loom large in American politics. Against this backdrop, another phenomenon may be pushing democracies toward authoritarianism: artificial intelligence (AI) law enforcement. AI surveillance and policing systems are currently used by authoritarian nations around the […]
Daily Digest on AI and Emerging Techynologies (30 April 2025)
Governance, Legislation, and Geostrategies Securing Tomorrow: Why America Needs an AI Education Corps (Kevin Frazier – Lawfare – 29 April 2025) Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer a future prospect; it is a present reality fundamentally altering U.S. national security and economic competitiveness. Maintaining American leadership in this domain requires more than technological innovation—it demands […]
Daily Digest on AI and Emerging Technologies (29 April 2025)
Governance, Legislation, and Geostrategies Online Safety Regulations Around the World: The State of Play and The Way Forward (Mariana Olaizola Rosenblat – Just Security – 28 April 2025) There is a growing international consensus that governments should take a more active role in overseeing digital platforms. As 2025 began, this was no longer a theoretical […]
Weekly Digest on AI and Emerging Technologies (28 April 2025)
Governance, Legislation, and Geostrategies Shaping the World’s AI Future: How the U.S. and China Compete to Promote Their Digital Visions (Kayla Blomquist, Keegan McBride – Just Security – 25 April 2025) On April 8, numerous committees within the United States House of Representatives held hearings on AI, examining China’s growing capabilities, the release of DeepSeek’s […]
Daily Digest on AI and Emerging Technologies (25 April 2025)
Governance, Legislation, and Geostrategies UK introduces landmark online safety rules to protect children (Digital Watch Observatory – 24 April 2025) The UK’s regulator, Ofcom, has unveiled new online safety rules to provide stronger protections for children, requiring platforms to adjust algorithms, implement stricter age checks, and swiftly tackle harmful content by 25 July or face […]
Daily Digest on AI and Emerging Technologies (24 April 2025)
Governance, Legislation, and Geostrategies New CNAS Report on the World-Altering Stakes of U.S.-China AI Competition (Center for a New American Security – 22 April 2025) The Center for a New American Security released a new report, Promethean Rivalry: The World-Altering Stakes of Sino-American AI Competition, by Bill Drexel. The contest between China and the United […]
Daily Digest on AI and Emerging Technologies (23 April 2025)
Governance, Legislation, and Geostrategies Beyond a Manhattan Project for Artificial General Intelligence (Matt Chessen, Craig Martell – Lawfare – 22 April 2025) In November 2024, the U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission recommended that Congress establish a Manhattan Project-like program for developing artificial general intelligence (AGI). While U.S. leadership in AGI is vital to U.S. […]
Daily Digest on AI and Emerging Technologies (22 April 2025)
Governance, Legislation, and Geostrategies India and Italy Sign Pact to Deepen Science Ties, Target Quantum, AI And Biotech (Quantum Insider – 21 April 2025) India and Italy signed a new scientific cooperation agreement targeting joint initiatives in quantum technology, artificial intelligence, and biotechnology. The 2025–2027 Executive Programme of Cooperation will support 10 research mobility projects […]
Daily Digest on AI and Emerging Technologies (17 April 2025)
Governance, Legislation, and Geostrategies Viral AI image trends drive up water consumption (DigWatch – 16 April 2025) Behind ChatGPT’s digital charm lies an increasingly concerning environmental toll, largely driven by its water consumption. According to recent reports, OpenAI’s GPT-4 model consumes around 500 millilitres of clean, drinkable water for every 100-word response. The surge in […]
Daily Digest on AI and Emerging Technologies (16 April 2025)
Governance, Legislation, and Geostrategies The 2025 AI Index Report (Stanford HAI – April 2025) AI is poised to be the most transformative technology of the 21st century. But its benefits won’t be evenly distributed unless we guide its development thoughtfully. The AI Index offers one of the most comprehensive, data-driven views of artificial intelligence. Recognized […]