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GenAI will test major 2024 national elections
Several major countries will hold national polls next year amid rising risk from artificially generated disinformation
InternationalHopes of firm trade rebound are unsure and optimistic
UNCTAD estimates that world goods trade fell by 7.5% this year by value, and services trade rose by 7.0%
InternationalRules for cloud cybersecurity will tighten
Regulators are increasingly concerned about the misuse and hacking of cloud infrastructure
InternationalBond and stock trends diverge on 2024 outlook
Contradictory signals from bonds and stocks over the economic outlook set financial markets up for a volatile 2024
InternationalFossil-fuel action will define perceptions of COP28
COP28 was scheduled to end this morning, but has overrun as arguments over fossil-fuel action endure
InternationalShrinking global aid budget may have long-term impact
The UN has announced a much-reduced aid appeal for 2024, despite continued high humanitarian needs
InternationalEnergy transition will propel the 'niche' boron market
Demand from energy transition technologies for the critical mineral boron will multiply, sparking more exploration
InternationalGoogle Gemini will facilitate AI access
Google has launched a new GenAI model -- a version of which can be run on smartphones
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