Tag: Policy
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Doing Innovation Responsibly: How Responsible AI Practices Can Address Risks to International Peace and Security
Introduction: The Imperative of Responsible AI for Global Peace The rapid development of civilian artificial intelligence brings transformative potential, from faster medicine to smarter disaster response. Yet with power comes responsibility. Misuse or poorly governed AI can exacerbate tensions, fuel misinformation, or enable destabilizing actions that threaten international peace and security. This article examines how…
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Doing Innovation Responsibly: Responsible AI for Peace and Security
Introduction: Why Responsible AI Matters for Peace and Security Advances in civilian artificial intelligence bring transformative benefits, from faster diagnostics to smarter infrastructure. Yet the same technologies can be misused to destabilize regions, exacerbate conflicts, or erode geopolitical stability. As the technical community, policymakers, and civil society collaborate across borders, responsible AI practices are not…
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SNAP Contingency Fund to Pay Benefits During Shutdown: What It Means for States
Overview: SNAP Uses Contingency Funds to Bridge the Gap The U.S. Department of Agriculture disclosed to a federal court that it will use the agency’s contingency fund for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) to allow states to issue partial benefits in November during the ongoing government shutdown. This move is designed to prevent a…
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Preventable Environmental Factors Contribute to One in Five EU Cardiovascular Deaths
Overview: Cardiovascular Disease Remains Europe’s Leading Killer Cardiovascular disease (CVD) continues to be the top cause of death across the European Union, claiming more than 1.7 million lives in 2022 — about one-third of all EU mortality that year. While genetics and individual lifestyle factors play a role, researchers and public health officials are increasingly…
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Scientists Warn Against Diming the Sun to Cool the Planet
Beyond the Horizon: Why Dim the Sun Is Not a Simple Fix As global temperatures climb and climate impacts intensify, some researchers have flirted with the idea of dimming the Sun to cool the planet. The concept, often labeled as solar radiation management (SRM), envisions reflecting a portion of sunlight away from Earth to reduce…
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Northeast B.C. Water Crisis: Should Industry Pay More to Pump?
Growing Struggles with Water in Northeast B.C. In Dawson Creek and surrounding communities, residents and farmers have watched a quiet but stubborn reality unfold: the water harder to find, the taps slower to fill, and wells that once provided dependable supply now running drier than in memory. Across northeast British Columbia, a region fueling industries…
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Why Sleep Experts Say We Should Abolish Daylight Saving Time
Why the Time Change Messes with Sleep Every spring and fall, millions experience a shift in their daily schedule as clocks move forward or backward. Sleep experts warn that this biannual adjustment disrupts the body’s internal clock, or circadian rhythm, and can take several days to re-align. The disruption is not just about losing an…
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Nature Laws Australia: Protect Economy and Biodiversity
ABRIDGING POLITICS AND PROTECTING BOTH ECONOMY AND ENVIRONMENT In Australia, the pressure to keep politics separate from policy often clashes with the urgent need to safeguard our natural heritage. The argument isn’t about choosing between economic growth and environmental protection; it’s about crafting nature laws that deliver both. The case for practical, science-based protections is…
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China Exempts Nexperia Chips From Semiconductor Export Ban
Summary of the Exemption China announced it will exempt a portion of Nexperia’s chips from its semiconductor export ban that arose during a heated dispute with the Dutch government. Officials said the move reflects a nuanced approach to balancing national security concerns with practical implications for the technology sector and international supply chains. What Led…
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Governments Must Invest in Preparing Workers for AI, Says PM Wong
Policy Imperative: Investing in an AI-Ready Workforce Singapore’s Prime Minister Lawrence Wong has underscored a central tenet of modern economic strategy: as artificial intelligence (AI) reshapes workplaces, governments must take an active role in preparing workers for the transition. He warned that relying solely on market forces risks lagging behind rapid technological change and widening…