Occupation: int'l trade economist, PhD. Loves: history, nature, hiking, wine exploring, family. Music: multivore. Current affairs: junky. #Quest4TruthnKnowledge
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Some emerging market nations benefit from home-grown AI entrepreneurship, even as they face risks of international dependency for AI inputs. What to do? Check out this new paper on managed interdependency from Doug Lippoldt, Senior Fellow at CIGI:
cigionline.org/publications/…
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Given the decline in quality of most US media coverage of domestic developments, I have come to rely on the foreign press. Now, US imposes sweeping visa restrictions on foreign journalists, hindering global coverage of American affairs rsf.org/s/96097 Argh!!
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A new advocacy paper highlights constructive Emerging Market (EM) responses to rising geopolitical fragmentation and industrial policy interventions. Check it out via University of Adelaide’s Institute for International Trade: iit.adelaide.edu.au/system/f…
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Si vous êtes intéressé par l'histoire européenne du 20ᵉ siècle, je vous conseille de lire le livre « La bibliothèque retrouvée » par Vanessa de Senarclens. L'auteure décrit l'histoire d'une biblio d'importance en Poméranie qui est en jeu juste au moment où le régime nazi tombe..
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.. et l'armée soviétique avance.
editionszoe.ch/livre/25288/#…
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Developing Countries’ Business Participation in the AI Economy cigionline.org/publications/…
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New CIGI paper: Developing Countries' Business Participation in the AI Economy.
There are interesting early stage AI developments in the Global South. Policy options are available to better capitalize on AI.
cigionline.org/static/docume…
#Artificial_Intelligence #economicdevelopment
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No way to deny it, American voters knew what they were voting for: The Kiffness - They're Eating the Dogs youtu.be/vNbhpkJ69ts?si=t6wc… via @YouTube
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Don’t let the sun set on our chance to #StopFundingOverfishing! 🐟🌅
Join me and @RonSteenblik in urging @WTO members to act NOW and agree on additional rules that will ensure sustainable fisheries and a healthy ocean for generations to come.
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Do you remember when you joined X? I do! #MyXAnniversary
Go Twitter, Yay Twitter! 12 years Twitter. Wha? oh…. oh yeah. Right.
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What is happening to the white sage plants of southern California? Poachers?!?! Check out my new blog post on the film "Saging the World" from the California Native Plants Society! q4tk.com/2024/04/28/saving-t…
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Needed for AI governance:
- Designation of an intern'l institution to lead on AI regulatory co-op
- Prioritization of regulatory coherence
- Transparency in regulatory processes & AI systems
- Promo of well-regulated data management
See:
cigionline.org/publications/…
#CIGI #Q4TK
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Check out this new CIGI paper examining the concentration in AI innovation & considering how the regulatory environment may support or hinder its responsible diffusion. The analysis draws on a new combination of firm-level data sources & policy indicators. cigionline.org/publications/…
The Cornell (Ornithological) Lab just published Macaulay Library's best bird photos of 2024. There are some amazing pictures here!
allaboutbirds.org/news/macau…
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It's Quieter in the Twilight: This is a wonderful documentary on Voyager 1 and 2 and the NASA-JPL project team that keeps them going. There is a very brief review over on my blog, with links to further material: q4tk.com/2024/01/09/its-quie…
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In turbulent times, it is useful to consider that even in wartime there are rules that apply to all parties. Concepts are well defined. Transgressions have consequences.
Tipsheet for Investigative Journalists on War Crimes & What Is Legal in War @gijn gijn.org/tipsheet-resource-l…
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Hi Twitter. I have a question: Why is Krysten Sinema still able to raise funds via the ActBlue platform? Thanks!
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The FT just released a wonderful video: "Ukraine tech sector goes to war". The positive spirit and ingenuity of these entrepreneurial folks is amazing in facing up to an existential threat from Russia’s military. Gives one hope for UKR, post-war too. ft.com/video/742ac4f8-44d7-4… @FT
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I just finished reading Ian Dunt’s amazing book, “How Westminster Works & Why It Doesn't”,2023. A clear, factual account of the origins of persistent UK political dysfunction. Instructive, constructive. Should be required reading! Thank you for this! weidenfeldandnicolson.co.uk/…
Fran Drescher, President of the Screen Actors Guild (SAG-AFTRA) gave a powerful statement on the launch of strike action, being conducted in parallel to that of the Writers Guild of America.
Hollywood Actors Vote to Strike nyti.ms/3D9QWlg via @nytvideo
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