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WHAT ACTUALLY MATTERED THIS WEEK

Governing AI for Humanity

All major decisions made about what artificial intelligence can do (and how it’s deployed) are exclusively in the hands of a few tech companies.

That’s why the world desperately needs global governance for AI.

The UN Secretary-General convened experts (including yours truly) to develop policy recommendations for an inclusive, global system to address the risks surrounding the technology’s global deployment.

We suggest creating an international scientific panel on AI—much like how the IPCC tackles global challenges stemming from climate change—plus deliver six other urgent policy recommendations.

Check out the full report below:

Israel detonates Hezbollah walkie-talkies a day after pager attack

How far ahead technologically is Israel compared to Iran? The answer to this question is becoming a lot more important.

On Tuesday this week, Israeli intelligence caused thousands of pagers used by Hezbollah to explode across Lebanon.

On Wednesday, hundreds more were injured following walkie-talkie detonations across the country.

The world is waiting anxiously to see how Hezbollah responds. The Israeli Defense Minister says the country is “opening a new phase in the war” and Hezbollah’s leader called the attacks “a declaration of war.”

Russian election interference efforts focus on the Harris-Walz campaign

According to Microsoft’s Threat Analysis Center, Russian influence operations are ramping up against the Harris/Walz campaign, with fabricated videos generating millions of views online.

A reminder that Putin’s “endorsement” of Kamala Harris was nothing but propaganda.

EU to help Ukraine repair damaged power generation facilities to meet 15% of its needs

This week, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced the bloc will be sending a new round of assistance to Ukraine.

Not only will the €160 million from frozen Russian assets be sent to Ukraine, but a fuel power plant in Lithuania will also be dismantled and sent to the war-torn country.

It’s safe to expect Russia to try to blow up that one as well.

 

TRUTHS, DAMNED TRUTHS, AND STATISTICS

Russian army to pass the United States and India as world’s second largest after a new decree from Putin:

 

THE GZERO WORLD WE’RE JUST LIVING IN

THE GRAPHIC TRUTH

YOUR GZERO WORLD

On “GZERO World,” I delved into the modern space race and its role as a critical domain for global security with Arizona Senator and former astronaut Mark Kelly. We discuss China’s growing ambitions, the future of the International Space Station, and the evolving role of private companies like SpaceX in shaping US space policy.

Kelly is clear-eyed about China’s ambitious space goals, including lunar missions and collaboration with Russia to build a lunar base, sparking concerns over the militarization of space. “They [China] just returned a sample from the backside of the moon. Nobody’s done that.” Senator Kelly also discusses the International Space Station’s eventual decommissioning and the importance of international cooperation, particularly with allies such as Europe, Canada, and Japan. Yet, tensions, especially with adversaries like China and Russia, loom large in the space domain.

“We’ve got to make sure that we can counter their capability, but also… prevent them from using space as a domain in any future conflict,” Kelly tells me. A key concern is how space assets, such as spy satellites and anti-satellite weapons, could be used in future conflicts. The conversation also touches on private-sector involvement in space, with companies like SpaceX playing pivotal roles in both space exploration and geopolitical issues, including the role of Starlink in the war in Ukraine. “I would hope that US companies… align with us and our values,” Kelly tells me.

WORLD IN 60

Why is Mexico's judiciary overhaul controversial?

After losing another parliamentary seat, is Justin Trudeau's time as Canada's leader coming to an end?

2.5 years in, and 1 million now dead or injured. Is Russia's invasion of Ukraine any closer to resolution?

Find out in this week’s World in 60 Seconds!

DIG DEEPER: GZERO DAILY BY IAN BREMMER

How a second Trump term could reshape global politics

Donald Trump as a person hasn’t changed much since 2020, but the world around him has become dramatically more dangerous.

So, what if he wins in November? Let me break it down for you.

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BECAUSE THE INTERNET

 Some pretty upbeat graffiti for NYC, i must say:

 

WHAT TO READ THIS WEEK

Speaking of America: United States Presidents and the Words That Changed History by Jared Cohen

Jared Cohen’s Speaking of America is a thoughtful (and thought-provoking) children’s introduction to America’s presidents and the words they’ve chosen to express their hopes and leadership plans. 

DEEP THOUGHTS

"Our predecessors overcame many troubles and much suffering, but each time got back up stronger than before." —Shinzo Abe

 

 

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I am president of Eurasia Group and GZERO Media and foreign affairs columnist at TIME. I currently teach at Columbia University's School of International and Public Affairs and previously was a professor at New York University. You can follow me on X, Threads, Facebook, and Instagram.