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14 May 2024 2 minute read 2 comments Vladan Lausevic
TLDR The Singaporean government's request to use local literary works for training a large language model (LLM) sparked a backlash from prominent writers due to concerns over consultation, compensation, and copyright protection. This reaction mirr...
14 May 2024 4 minute read 0 comments Vladan Lausevic
TL;DR European sovereignty and strategic autonomy are often misunderstood, leading to unrealistic and harmful policies. Europe, as a set of enduring ideas, cannot "die." Sovereignty, a multifaceted concept, is different from strategic autonomy, which...
11 May 2024 1 minute read 2 comments Vladan Lausevic
Alabama has followed Florida in banning the sale and production of cultivated meat, a technology that grows meat from animal cells without raising or slaughtering animals. Governor Kay Ivey signed the SB23 bill into law, classifying violations as a...
11 May 2024 2 minute read 5 comments Vladan Lausevic
In the current discourse surrounding the nationwide Pro-Palestinian protest movement, sparked by Columbia University’s decision to call the police on its students, I’ve noticed a troubling trend among centrist commentators. These mainstream voices, r...
10 May 2024 1 minute read 0 comments Vladan Lausevic
Universal Basic Income (UBI) proposes providing everyone with a regular, unconditional cash payment. It aims to ensure basic economic security and reduce poverty and inequality. Rooted in the principles of social justice, UBI allows individuals to...
9 May 2024 2 minute read 0 comments Vladan Lausevic
The relationship between TikTok and its parent company, ByteDance, is a complex interplay of global technology practices and geopolitical dynamics. Despite TikTok’s significant presence in the U.S., ByteDance executives in China often influence cri...
9 May 2024 1 minute read 0 comments Vladan Lausevic
The 'Data for Democracy' offers insightful updates from recent omnibus surveys. It highlights critical trends in American public opinion and political behavior, providing a comprehensive understanding of the current political landscape. Here are t...
6 May 2024 1 minute read 0 comments Vladan Lausevic
In recent years, China has notably reoriented its trade and economic strategies, particularly under the direction of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). This shift has led to an increased focus on the Global South, moving away from traditional markets...
5 May 2024 3 minute read 2 comments Vladan Lausevic
Donald J. Trump's tenure as President of the United States and the potential for his return to the White House represent grave threats to the principles of American democracy. His presidency was marred by a series of actions and behaviors that starkl...
5 May 2024 2 minute read 0 comments Vladan Lausevic
The complexities surrounding Brexit's impact on migration and border control continue to unfold with profound implications, revealing a series of miscalculations and oversights by pro-Brexit advocates. Initially, Brexit was sold on the promise of r...
