Tag: Technology Policy
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How GTA 6 Delay Reached the Polish Parliament: A Sign of Gaming’s Global News Power
The Unexpected Bridge Between Gaming and Government Last week’s six-month delay for Grand Theft Auto 6 didn’t just shake up the gaming community; it crossed into the realm of mainstream politics in a surprisingly concrete way. In Poland, a member of parliament publicly referenced the delay in a broader discussion about the entertainment industry, illustrating…
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Alan Turing AI Boss Denies Toxic Culture Claims
Alan Turing Institute boss rejects toxic culture allegations The chair of the Alan Turing Institute has told the BBC there is “no substance” to a string of serious accusations that rocked the UK’s national AI body last summer. In August, whistleblowers claimed leadership had misused public funds, fostered a “toxic internal culture,” and failed to…
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Innovation-Driven Growth: From Stagnation to Sustained Economic Progress
Introduction: Why sustained growth matters Over the last two centuries, the world has seen unprecedented economic progress, driven by a continuous flow of technological innovation. This process—often described through the lens of creative destruction—replaces old technologies with better ones, enabling living standards to rise steadily. The Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences this year highlights three…
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Trump Signals 100% Tariffs on US-Bound Imports from China as Rare Earths Tensions Escalate
Overview: A Bold Move in a Fragile Trade Standoff President Donald Trump announced a sweeping set of trade measures aimed at China, signaling a renewed and intensified phase in the US-China trade dispute. The proposal includes 100% tariffs on certain US-bound exports to China and new export controls on critical software. The timing is notable:…
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US to Impose 100% Tariff on Chinese Imports from November
Overview The United States plans to impose a 100% tariff on imports from China and extend export controls to all critical U.S.-made software starting November 1, according to former President Donald Trump. The announcement, posted on Truth Social, signals a sharp escalation in the ongoing US-China trade confrontation and has already impacted financial markets as…
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Trump Threatens 100% Tariff on China Imports Over Export Controls
Overview: Trump Announces 100% Tariff on Chinese Goods Former President Donald Trump announced a sweeping move that would dramatically raise the stakes in the US-China trade battle. In a post on Truth Social on Friday, he stated that the United States would impose a 100% tariff on imports from China, effective starting November 1, 2025,…
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Apple Drops ICE Warning App After Trump Pressure Fallout
Apple Drops ICE Warning App After Trump Pressure Fallout In a move that ties technology to federal policy, Apple has removed the most well-known warning app for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) activity from its App Store, along with several comparable tools. The decision comes amid sustained pressure from the Trump administration and civil‑rights questions…
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Artificial Intelligence at Herodes Atticus: Mitsotakis and Hassabis Discuss Opportunities and Risks
Introduction to the Discussion On a vibrant Friday evening, the famed Herodes Atticus theater set the stage for an insightful discussion on artificial intelligence (AI). Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and renowned Greek-Cypriot Nobel laureate Demis Hassabis engaged in a compelling dialogue, exploring the myriad opportunities and risks presented by AI technologies. The Significance of…