North America

  • Sep 18
  • 2 min read

Global AI Summit in the US to boost global cooperation

International technical experts will gather in San Francisco to discuss artificial intelligence (AI) safety

International
  • Sep 18
  • 2 min read

Instagram “teen feature” will not reduce online harms

Facing international scrutiny over its duty of care, Instagram launched new features to enhance child safety online

International
  • Sep 17
  • 7 min read

Housing market distortions will hinder economic growth

Relatively high home ownership raises at least as many wider economic costs as benefits

International
  • Sep 17
  • 7 min read

US presidential candidates differ on energy policies

The outcome of the November elections may have a significant impact on the pace of the US green energy transition

United States
  • Sep 17
  • 2 min read

New Trump assassination attempt raises broad questions

The individual identified by the FBI as attempting to assassinate Donald Trump on September 15 has appeared in court

United States
  • Sep 17
  • 2 min read

Canadian by-elections bring more trouble for the left

Yesterday's two by-elections damaged the Liberal and NDP party leaders but the outcome was worse for Justin Trudeau

Canada
  • Sep 17
  • 2 min read

China-US anti-narcotics efforts may wobble

US drug authorities are closing down two China offices

China
  • Sep 17
  • 2 min read

The battle over a US TikTok ban will be prolonged

TikTok is challenging a US law that mandates it to separate from its Chinese parent company or risk a nationwide ban

United States