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AI will exacerbate water scarcity
Water consumption in many ‘data centre alleys’ has increased by two-thirds since 2019
InternationalDigitally delivered services aid emerging markets’ GDP
Relatively lower costs give emerging markets (EMs) a comparative advantage in digitally delivered services (DDS)
InternationalUS adversaries will leverage AI for disinformation
OpenAI has disrupted an Iranian disinformation campaign that utilised AI to influence US election and other issues
United StatesHarris is beginning to focus on US economic issues
Kamala Harris used a speech in North Carolina on August 16 to set out the central aspects of her economic policy
United StatesUS Democrats face Gaza protests at national convention
Kamala Harris is setting out her own position on Gaza amid Democratic dismay over staunch US support for Israel
United StatesUS data signals slow, steady rate cuts starting soon
Retail sales rose strongly in July and unemployment claims edged lower at the start of August but inflation is easing
United StatesEasing US export regulations may help more join AUKUS
The three members of the AUKUS pact are removing many export restrictions on trade in high tech items between themselves
AustraliaCalifornia’s AI bill promises more ethical oversight
The Safety Bill which aims to address existential risks of AI is drawing industry criticism despite amendments
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