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West adopts diverse defences against cyber meddling
The DNC hacking and its impact on US politics is a cautionary tale for governments and the press
InternationalUS 'big tech' lobbying will have limited success
Google and Facebook are spending record sums lobbying the US government
InternationalRussian disinformation campaign spreads wider
The goals of such campaigns range from influencing elections to sowing political doubt; some aims are easier than others
InternationalCOP 24 leaves much to be done regarding climate change
The climate conference met minimum expectations, but far more work is needed to avert environmental catastrophe
InternationalFrance-Germany digital tax move may set mood for 2020
Paris is making strenuous efforts to broker an EU agreement on taxing ‘big tech’
InternationalTop powers race for artificially intelligent weapons
China, Russia and Europe have joined the United States in developing artificial intelligence-powered defence systems
International3D printing poses complex crime risks globally
3D printing could transform criminal activities but media hype over gun printing distracts from far greater threats
InternationalEU and United States diverge on gene-edited crops
Gene-edited products and genetically modified products are encountering similar public and regulatory attitudes
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