What If the US Leaves the IMF and the World Bank? (Ngaire Woods)

In the coming months, President Donald Trump could withdraw the United States from the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank or slash their funding. But such a move would disproportionately hurt the US itself, undermining its ability to shape the rules of the global financial system and pursue its strategic interests. OXFORD – After …

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Will We Squander the AI Opportunity? (Daron Acemoglu)

For more than 200,000 years, humans have built solutions to the challenges we face and shared our knowledge with each other. AI could continue this trend, complementing human capabilities and enabling us to unleash our full potential, but the technology is developing in a different direction. PARIS – I was fortunate to participate in the …

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AI, Science and Society Conference – AI ACTION SUMMIT – DAY 1 (AI Paris)

AI, Science, and Society: Connections, Collectives, and Collaboration,” aims to foster dialogue at the intersection of technological innovation, interdisciplinary scientific inquiry, and societal evolution. As key part of the AI Summit, scheduled for February 10th and 11th, 2025, in Paris, this conference will serve as a critical prelude, setting the stage for high-level discussions that …

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Assistance Association for Political Prisoners (Burma)

AAPP defines a political prisoner as anyone arrested, detained, or imprisoned because of their perceived or known active role, perceived, or known supporting role, or in association with activities promoting freedom, justice, equality, human rights, including ethnic rights, in association with the pro-democracy movement. (August 2014) Visit the site for more

Hoover Hosts Wide-Ranging Discussion on Challenges Facing the US Economy (Hoover’s prosperity Program)

o chart a path forward for the US economy as it contends with long-standing challenges such as the federal debt and emerging ones such as the rise of AI, the Hoover Prosperity Program gathered leading economists and other scholars from a wide range of disciplines for a one-day solutions-oriented conference. Hoover Institution (Stanford, CA) — To chart …

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The Rise of Techno-Feudalism: Are Billionaire Oligarchs Replacing Democracy? (The Gray Files)

Democracy is faltering. Political gridlock, economic inequality, and AI-driven governance are reshaping power faster than our institutions can keep up. In this episode, we dive deep into the rise of Techno-Feudalism—a world where billionaires, AI overlords, and algorithmic governance quietly replace elected officials. Is Curtis Yarvin’s Dark Enlightenment theory gaining traction among Silicon Valley elites? …

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Trump’s Looming Deficit Disaster (Desmond Lachman)

During his first term, US President Donald Trump pursued aggressive tariffs and tax cuts that led to a sharp increase in both the trade and budget deficits. Having seemingly learned nothing, he appears determined to double down on these destructive policies, risking a global downturn. Read More

IFF Global Artificial Intelligence Competitiveness Index Report: Part 1: Analyzing AI Competitiveness From the Enterprise Perspective (Deep Knowledge Group and International Financial Forum)

As the core driving force of a new cycle of the scientific and technological revolution and industrial transformation, artificial intelligence (AI) is profoundly altering the global innovation landscape and pattern of competition. Against this backdrop, scientifically assessing and grasping the development trends and competitive strength of various countries in the field of AI is of …

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The next stage of capitalism | Yanis Varoufakis on technofeudalism and the fall of democracy (The Institute of Art and Ideas)

Capital triumphed over democracy a long time ago. Today, following the Financial Crisis of 2008 and the rise of the platform corporations, a new type of capital has emerged. Command capital is crushing the remnants of our democracies and giving rise to a new, technofeudal ruling class. Further still, the start of the second Trump …

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