A lack of data and resistance from tech companies make it difficult to draw up life cycle assessments of artificial intelligence. But initial analyses show that the technology is hardly sustainable. New generations of language models could generate thousands of times more carbon dioxide than previous generations.
By Marc Winkelmann
In January, China became one of the first countries to present extensive regulations against deepfakes. These regulations stipulate that video and image forgeries, for example, deceptively imitating real-life politicians, must be clearly labeled. Many now see China as a pioneer. However, the fight against increasingly sophisticated technology is turning into an arms race between companies and regulators.
By Fabian Peltsch
Consumer prices in China are dropping. With producer prices also having been in decline for a while, deflation has now taken hold. This is detrimental to the economy. The Politburo is responding with cheap credit.
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Globally, the shift away from coal usage in steel production is seen as a crucial climate mitigation issue. However, China, the world's largest steel producer by far, is moving too slowly. Experts criticize the loopholes in Chinese steel regulations.
By Nico Beckert
He was present at the climate negotiations in Paris and is now working at the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) to implement the climate goals worldwide: State Secretary Jochen Flasbarth speaks about the continued rise in temperatures, Germany's contribution to international climate financing and why African partner countries accuse the Germans of duplicity.
By Bernhard Pötter
F – this is the grade given by Norbert Lins (CDU), head of the EU Agriculture Committee, to Commissioner Janusz Wojciechowski. It is about the crisis management of Ukrainian export grain. In an interview with Markus Grabitz, he calls for logistics subsidies for Ukrainian grain exports that take the overland route through the EU. Russia should not be left to do business with the poorest countries in the bread wheat sector.
By Markus Grabitz
The Amazon Summit in Belém accomplished less than hoped: The eight countries bordering the rainforest failed to agree to halt deforestation by 2030 completely. Colombia and Brazil quarreled over oil. But the final declaration lays the foundation for far-reaching cooperation on forest conservation – and includes a message to the EU.
By Daniela Chiaretti
The decarbonization of the steel sector is slowly gaining momentum. The EU is paying billions in subsidies and companies are redirecting investments. But China, by far the world's largest steel producer, is not making enough headway. Experts criticize the loopholes in Chinese steel regulation.
By Nico Beckert
Artificial Intelligence has dramatically enhanced the Chinese government's capabilities for citizen surveillance. Companies can continually develop new innovations because the state supplies them with valuable datasets. Alarmingly, China is also exporting this technology abroad.
By Marcel Grzanna
It is official: TSMC will invest in Germany together with German partners and receives generous subsidies. As sensible as the site is in the overall geopolitical picture, it does not solve one important problem. The most advanced technology remains in the US and Asia.
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