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Oil market supply/demand imbalance will ease in 2024
The IEA noted that the oil market is in near-term deficit, but the Israel war has had no material impact on oil supply
InternationalUS semiconductor controls on China tighten
In October 2023, Washington tightened controls on Chinese access to advanced semiconductor technology
United StatesDP World hack exposes cybersecurity risks to shipping
A major Middle Eastern shipping firm's Australian operations have been disrupted by a major cyberattack
InternationalHigher oil prices are not benefiting African exporters
African oil exporters have not raised output in recent years and face high rates and difficulties stimulating investment
InternationalGenAI tools proliferate as risks rise and policy lags
Major generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) vendors are launching new services to expand their customer base
InternationalBig tech antitrust scrutiny is yielding patchy shifts
All major 'big tech' firms are facing a variety of antitrust-related scrutiny
InternationalGaza war and GenAI test anti-disinformation efforts
Disinformation, including AI-generated content, is thoroughly testing legislators and social media
InternationalInternational climate targets look set to be missed
Plans by fossil-fuel producers suggest climate concerns are not being taken seriously enough
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