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AI raises the stakes in wars globally
Leading powers are increasingly focusing resources on leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) for military purposes
InternationalChina domestic stimulus and exports to spur 5% growth
Annual GDP growth slowed to 4.7% in April-June on weaker retail sales and property market activity, but exports improved
ChinaEU Artificial Intelligence Act will have limited reach
The EU’s Artificial Intelligence Act will come into force next week
EUCentral bank digital currencies diverge and progress
The euro area’s central bank digital currencies (CBDC) project is lagging behind the Chinese equivalent
InternationalHarris will not win back ‘Little Tech' Trump backers
Kamala Harris looks set to recover support from parts of Silicon Valley, but not from AI and crypto start-ups
United StatesLithium supply to match demand and cap price to 2030
Lithium prices have fallen markedly over the last year, as surging supply has outpaced rising demand
InternationalCorporate climate reporting is underestimating risks
Bank and corporate climate audits and stress tests overestimate progress on climate targets due to understating risks
InternationalUS rural hospitals remain vulnerable to cyberattacks
The government has announced a new initiative to boost cybersecurity at rural hospitals
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