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Jun 29, 2023

What policymakers need to know about artificial intelligence

By Philip L. Frana

Behind the hype and fear lies a crucial truth—AI is designed to augment human intelligence, not replace it. This primer explains how developers strive to create systems that mimic human capabilities by finding patterns, making predictions, and generating meaningful and actionable insights using data generated by our information-rich world.

Africa China

Conflict, Risk, and Tech

Jun 28, 2023

Shaping the global spyware market: Opportunities for transatlantic cooperation

By Jen Roberts and Emmeline Nettles

The United States and its allies can do more to improve their position on spyware. Further policy action should, through greater collaboration with marketplace operators and allies and partners, work on furthering the development of norms and common understanding of what spyware can and cannot be used for.

Cybersecurity European Union

New Atlanticist

Jun 28, 2023

Reading between the lines of the new North Korea intelligence estimate

By Markus Garlauskas

The US intelligence community has just released its National Intelligence Estimate on North Korea, a watershed analysis. But more is worth adding to the discussion.

China Intelligence

In the News

Jun 28, 2023

“Sanctioning China in a Taiwan Crisis: Scenarios and Risks” report cited by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty

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China Economic Sanctions

In the News

Jun 28, 2023

CBDC Tracker update cited by La Nación

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Digital Currencies Digital Policy

In the News

Jun 28, 2023

CBDC tracker cited by Statista

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Americas Digital Currencies

In the News

Jun 28, 2023

CBDC Tracker update cited by CNBC Africa

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Digital Currencies Digital Policy

In the News

Jun 28, 2023

“Sanctioning China in a Taiwan Crisis: Scenarios and Risks” report cited by UK Parliament

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China Economic Sanctions

In the News

Jun 28, 2023

CBDC Tracker update cited by Yahoo! Finance

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Digital Currencies Digital Policy
A woman casts her vote at a polling station during the first round of Guatemala's presidential election in Chinautla, Guatemala, June 25, 2023.

New Atlanticist

Jun 26, 2023

As Guatemala’s voters signal a left turn, great powers are watching closely

By María Fernanda Bozmoski, Eva Lardizábal

The outcome of Guatemala's presidential runoff election this August could reshape the geopolitical map of the Western Hemisphere.

Americas China

Experts

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