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October 28, 2021

Artificial Intelligence (AI)
U.S. Leadership in Artificial Intelligence Is Still Possible

Open-source algorithms are disrupting the meaning of global artificial intelligence (AI) leadership. Here’s how the US government can use the next wave of AI to its advantage.

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken speaking at a podium in front of a sign that reads "Global Emerging Technology Summit: Advancing Prosperity, Security, and Innovation"

January 4, 2021

Social Issues
2020 in Review: The Year Disinformation Went Mainstream

The past year has taught us that disinformation will be one of the most significant and pervasive challenges of the digital era.

Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey is seen testifying remotely via videoconference during a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing.

November 19, 2019

Cybersecurity
New Entries in the CFR Cyber Operations Tracker: Q3 2019

An update of the Council on Foreign Relations' Cyber Operations Tracker for the period between July and September 2019.

Cyber Operations Tracker

March 23, 2020

China
“Brave Enough to Tolerate Failure”: China Realigns Research Incentives in Pursuit of Technological Supremacy

China's innovation ecosystem has long suffered from misguided incentives. Recently, the Chinese government has been taking steps to address this. If it succeeds, China will be closer to becoming a gl…

A researcher uses a pipette to develop assay to detect specific gene of corn at a lab in Syngenta Biotech Center in Beijing.

April 25, 2014

Lebanon
Weekend Reading: Syrian Gastronomy, Arab Film, and Gay Rights in Lebanon.

Lauren Bohn talks about the importance of food with Syrian refugees in Beirut for Bon Appetit. Maya Sioufi discusses how Cinephilia is investing in the future of Arab cinema. Farah Wael examine…

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