China is hoping for an economic upswing in the upcoming Year of the Dragon. Forecasts from experts suggest that China's economy will be many times larger in 2030 than it is now. However, the assessment of growth potential is based on deeply flawed predictions.
By Redaktion Table
In the European elections in June, young people aged 16 and over will be allowed to vote for the first time. Dominik Geier from the Young European Federalists calls for European education to finally become a compulsory task. The education ministers are relying too much on civil society.
By Experts Table.Briefings
Mao staffed China's highest positions with old revolutionaries, Deng Xiaoping with technocrats, and Xi apparently brought more and more security officials on board. To mark the end of the year: A look back at the espionage traditions of the 20th century.
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Almost 100,000 people came to COP28. But compared to this number, the outcome of the summit appears modest. However, the UN climate conferences advance climate policy in various ways. The summit in Dubai also provided important leverage for future battles.
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The decision of a Chinese court, stating that AI-generated content is protected by copyright, has caused a stir. The ruling was unique – in most cases and countries, individuals do not hold copyright over content produced by Artificial Intelligence. In the short term, the value of AI increases due to this decision. However, there are long-term disadvantages.
By Amelie Richter
Europe, the USA and China: power has many dimensions, and reducing Europe to the economy overlooks this. The constellation is also very different from the Cold War era. This text is a reaction to an interview with Eberhard Sandschneider.
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At the first central working conference on the financial sector since 2017, the CP laid down the cornerstones for high-quality growth: decarbonization, no greater centralization and ample liquidity.
By Amelie Richter
The two-tier approach to the regulation of base models benefits European start-ups and does not harm companies such as Aleph Alpha. It is now important to make adjustments and formalize the provisional agreement.
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There are calls for tripling of renewables at COP28. Amos Wemanya sees this as a tremendous opportunity and potential for the African continent. However, the countries need support and the focus must be on a just transition, he demands.
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Although legal and policy interventions could make fossil-fuel companies pay for the costs they inflict on society, the industry continues to wield undue influence over governments and bodies like the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change. Clearly, new channels are needed.
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