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Managing AI risks is a core priority for China

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CHINA

Some of these risks are found in the tension between the properties of these new AI systems and existing regulatory frameworks or specific socio-economic concerns, such as…

Australia visa changes respond to mounting pressures

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AUSTRALIA

The reforms follow a review of migration policy completed last year which found the current system to be not fit for purpose as many migrants were no longer easing shortages of…

China eyes economic gains with AI standards

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CHINA

The document calls for the publication of standards in over 50 areas by 2026, in an effort to steer the development of this emerging technology and its industrial applications…

Hungary will ease immigration to meet labour shortage

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HUNGARY

The poorly publicised law provides for an entirely new visa system, focused on streamlining guest-worker and skilled worker permits from third countries. It addresses an…

Poland’s need for foreign workers will persist

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POLAND

Due to unfavourable demographic trends, Poland needs to maintain a relatively liberal immigration policy in order to sustain economic growth. The former Law and Justice (PiS)-led…

Market concentration will remain high in Latin America

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LATIN AMERICA

Markets in the region are characterised by the dominance of a small number of large firms, and the Bank believes that governments can spur growth by strengthening competition…

Chinese and Western policy on AI will differ

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INT

Yet Chinese and Western perspectives -- and therefore priorities -- related to AI are different, leading not only to contrasting technological development trends but also to…

ASEAN AI Guide is a modest but notable step

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ASEAN

ASEAN's first attempt to formulate a stand-alone framework on artificial intelligence (AI), the guide is non-binding and covers AI systems broadly rather than focusing on…

Saudi Arabia’s renewables drive will face challenges

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SAUDI ARABIA

Saudi Arabia has made significant progress since 2021 in developing its renewable energy sector. However, it contributes less than 5% to total electricity output. By end-2023…

China will step up anti-graft in healthcare

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CHINA

The authorities investigated over 200 leading healthcare figures between January and mid-November, compared to just twelve in 2019-22. They may be seeking to combat illegal…