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The battle for human attention

In the 21st century, power no longer lies only in territory, capital or technology. It lies in something far more elusive and finite

By Jacques Attali

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The end of the Gulf model?

The war in the Middle East is exposing just how deeply the region’s economies rely on the systematic vulnerability of migrant workers

By Robin Frisch

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Lethal blackout

Iran’s blackout – and the killing it facilitated – has been a tragedy for its people. It should also serve as a warning to Europe

By Hanna Voss, Mani Mostofi, Fereidoon Bashar

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Laughter as an antidote to despair

The brutal reality of ICE spurs political resistance in the US — including online. Memes like #iceonice have become a form of empowerment

By Hanna Kirchberger

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A poor answer to a complex problem

Australia’s social media ban won’t protect teens, but it shows who holds power. Europe should make sure to choose a different path

By Daniel Angus

No to Techno-Authoritarianism

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No to techno-authoritarianism

Black Friday reminds us who pays the price for Amazon’s booming profits and the political deals driving them

By Oliver Roethig

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Innovation nation

Europe’s future growth and democratic stability depend on universities stepping up their innovation game

By John Austin, Andy Westwood

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No sweet rape

Algorithms meant to protect users now silence those who speak plainly about sexual violence, forcing euphemisms where truth should stand

By Zikora Ibeh

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Why we should tax AI

Taxing AI is not about punishing innovation. It’s about ensuring that the rewards are shared and the risks are managed in the public interest

By Kevin O’Neil

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The big tech playbook

By framing digital sovereignty around regulation and political autonomy, big tech has deflected attention from deeper critiques of its systemic power

By Leevi Saari