Forcing UK creatives to ‘opt out’ of AI training risks stifling new talent, Cambridge experts warn
The UK government’s proposed ‘rights reservation’ model for AI data mining tells British artists, musicians, and writers that “tech industry profitability is
Feb. 20, 2025 • ~6 min
Cutting funding for science can have consequences for the economy, US technological competitiveness
The jury’s out on whether the US is still at the top of global science. Proposed cuts to major agencies could mean completely ceding that title.
Feb. 17, 2025 • ~9 min
One way Trump could help revive rural America’s economies
Many small towns rely on one major industry and can face long-term existential shocks if that industry fails. Biden’s attempt to reposition rural economies for the future missed a crucial factor.
Jan. 13, 2025 • ~10 min
Coming AI-driven economy will sell your decisions before you take them, researchers warn
Conversational AI agents may become attuned to covertly influence your intentions, creating a new commercial frontier that researchers call the “intention
Dec. 30, 2024 • ~6 min
Time is running out for a treaty to end plastic pollution – here’s why it matters
Global action has always been the missing piece of the picture, as the plastics economy transcends national boundaries. A new treaty could change that.
Nov. 21, 2024 • ~7 min
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