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Big tech rules in China and West have different goals
Countries ranging from the United States to China are tightening scrutiny of 'big tech' but with different motivations
InternationalEU and UK rules on online content are set to tighten
The United Kingdom and the EU agree on critical rules for the digital economy, despite Brexit
InternationalDemocratic freedoms face new risks in 2021
Both democratic and non-democratic governments have suppressed important human rights during the pandemic
InternationalCOVID-19 vaccine uptake will vary by country
With vaccine roll-outs underway, take-up will be crucial in controlling the pandemic
InternationalDemands for banks to resume dividend payouts will rise
For UK, US, EU and emerging market banks, timing the resumption of dividend payouts will be tricky but key to recovery
InternationalInvesting in people is key to a sustainable recovery
The pandemic has damaged human and social capital; both are key to economic prospects but under-recorded in GDP accounts
InternationalExplainable AI systems will develop slowly
High-profile failures of artificial intelligence (AI) systems have fuelled public scepticism about the technology
InternationalReporting around vaccine roll-outs may bring confusion
The United Kingdom began vaccinating people against COVID-19 and the United Arab Emirates authorised a Chinese vaccine
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