Nvidia-SoftBank deal on chip design producer Arm is off
UpdatesNvidia-SoftBank deal on chip design producer Arm is cancelled due to regulatory challenges, attracting scrutiny from competition authorities worldwide. Nvidia planned to acquire Arm, but the termination of the 2020 agreement raised concerns about competition and national security risks. SoftBank and Arm are now focusing on a public offering of Arm within the next 12 months.
EC proposes Chips Act to strengthen EU’s tech sovereignty
Emerging technologies, Semiconductor diplomacy, Semiconductors UpdatesThe EC is proposing the European Chips Act to enhance the EU's tech sovereignty. It aims to increase the EU's share in the global chips market to 20%. The package includes various initiatives like the Chips for Europe Initiative, establishing a European Chips Infrastructure Consortium, ensuring chip supply security, and forming partnerships with other countries. Over €43 billion is expected to be invested by 2030 to achieve these goals.
Gender equality in Mongolian diplomacy
UpdatesGender equality in Mongolia's diplomatic realm is progressing, with increasing female representation in various roles, including the military and ambassadorial positions. The government has emphasized gender equality as a top priority, marking a positive shift in a historically male-dominated society.
Satellites and sky pollution
Space diplomacy UpdatesElon Musk's Starlink satellite network from SpaceX is causing concerns like satellite collisions, environmental damage, and interference with astronomy due to light pollution and space clutter. China is taking action regarding this issue.
China’s attempts to regulate AI
AI diplomacy, Internet governance and digital policy UpdatesChina is regulating AI through three key initiatives: rules from the Cyberspace Authority require explanation of algorithms, the China Academy of Information and Communications Technology is working on trustworthy certification systems, and the Ministry of Science and Technology focuses on ethical guidelines. These efforts could influence global AI regulation.
AI and maths to play bigger role in global diplomacy, says expert
AI diplomacy UpdatesThe Lab for Science in Diplomacy promotes using data and computational analysis for diplomacy, including negotiation engineering utilizing methods like game theory for discussions and scenario analysis.
China’s cloud diplomacy
UpdatesChina's Foreign Minister Wang Yi introduced the concept of "cloud diplomacy" to characterize President Xi's extensive virtual diplomatic engagements amidst the pandemic. Over 79 telephone calls with global leaders, 40 virtual diplomatic events attended, and numerous speeches and messages, President Xi has adopted a proactive online approach to international relations.
The number of Australian overseas diplomats declined during the pandemic crisis
Conflict and crisis, Consular and diaspora diplomacy, COVID-19 diplomacy, Public Diplomacy UpdatesDuring the pandemic, Australian overseas diplomats decreased from 897 to 833. Reasons include lockdowns and workload pressures, with consular services increasing. Australian missions also focused on social media with 280 active accounts and 4.6 million followers globally.
America’s Vaccine Diplomacy
Health diplomacy, Vaccine diplomacy UpdatesAmericans show support for sending excess vaccines to other countries, considering it crucial for global health and U.S. security. Embracing proactive vaccine diplomacy could foster goodwill and collaboration on complex global challenges beyond the pandemic, like climate change and security, where interests are less aligned.
Medical Algorithms Need Better Regulation
Artificial Intelligence, Health diplomacy UpdatesMedical algorithms need better regulation to prevent risks in healthcare due to the lack of specific regulations. Current frameworks, similar to those used for medical devices, are deemed insufficient. Decisions made by medical algorithms can have life-or-death consequences, necessitating stricter oversight. A call for action to regulate medical algorithms is highlighted in a Scientific America article, emphasizing the importance of ensuring these algorithms are unbiased and effective before impacting patient lives.
