Fourth Industrial Revolution technologies fuse digital, biological, and physical innovation in applications such as advanced robotics using AI, digital gene editing, and the Internet of Things. These technologies have the potential to accelerate Africa’s economic transformation, but they could also exacerbate inequality. Louise Fox and Landry Signé call for inclusive policies to ensure African workers are not left behind.
Last week, the U.S. Senate voted to support the Kigali Amendment to the Montreal Protocol on ozone-depleting substances. Barry Rabe writes that following this action, domestic and global efforts to address hydrofluorocarbons are on exceptionally solid political and policy footing, representing a model for other climate contaminants.
Technology companies are more active than ever in trying to stop terrorists, white supremacists, conspiracy theorists, and other hateful individuals, organizations, and movements from exploiting their platforms. In a new paper, Daniel Byman explains how tech companies can further their content moderation actions and policies.
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