Tag: AI Governance & Global Norms
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Surveillance State Rhymes with Digital Fate
This article examines the global export of Chinese surveillance technologies through the lens of surveillance capitalism. It argues that China’s party-state model has instrumentalised commercial data-extraction logics to construct a scalable surveillance apparatus, exported through initiatives such as the Digital Silk Road. It concludes that surveillance tech exports are driven by economic and geopolitical interests,…
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The Contradiction of EU Tech Governance
Main question: What’s the current status of whistleblower protection in the European tech sector? Argument: There is a presence of uneven implementation across EU Member States, which must be addressed. Conclusion: whistleblower protection in the tech sector is critical for democratic legitimacy and public trust.
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Europe’s Missing Ground Layer
Main question: can Europe develop unmanned ground systems without dependency or legal ambiguity? Argument: quadruped robotics should be treated as a specialised support layer, not as autonomous weapons. Conclusion: Europe needs interoperable, modular and human-controlled ground robotics governance.
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Threats of Artifical Intelligence
What are the main challenges of Artificial Intelligence for counterterrorism, and how is the current UK strategy equipped for dealing with them? The threats of AI for radicalisation and corruption are numerous. Currently, the UK’s counterterrorism strategy does not fully account for this multitude, or their nuances. Adaptability and international cooperation will be crucial moving…
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Patriotism and Policy-Making in China
How does patriotism influence China’s policy-making in a fragmented global order? Patriotism acts as a source of national cohesion that supports long-term policies, especially in technological self-reliance. While effective for coordination, this model raises questions about debate, flexibility, and global implications.
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The EU’s Strategic Dilemma
This article investigates whether the EU AI Act can balance fundamental rights protection with economic competitiveness. While the Act strengthens a value-based approach to AI governance, its broad regulatory framework combined with considerable exceptions risk undermining both effectiveness and innovation. Ultimately, without stronger industrial support, the Act may weaken the EU’s international stance rather than…
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Conclusion
I don’t think the conclusion needs 3 main points?
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Interview with Lola Aworanti-Ekugo
How can the Global South advance in digital trade and AI? Effective digital trade requires inclusive policies, public-private collaboration, and support for scalable local innovations. With strategic partnerships, infrastructure investment, and global openness, African digital solutions can compete internationally and the WTO must evolve to support this growth.
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CADA: Scaling EU Cloud Autonomy
Can CADA reduce the EU’s strategic vulnerability from reliance on foreign cloud infrastructure? CADA aims to build secure, EU-controlled cloud capacity through investment, regulation, and AI infrastructure to achieve digital sovereignty. CADA is a necessary first step for EU tech independence but won’t fully eliminate dependency without addressing energy, legal, and financial challenges.
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Global Competition over AI governance models
How do the US, EU, and China’s differing AI governance models shape global competition and the emerging international AI order? Divergent models, US deregulation, EU rights-based regulation, and China’s state-centric approach create geopolitical competition but also drive a networked governance system. AI governance is evolving into a cooperative yet fragmented global architecture, where interoperability and…