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Glimpses of the Future YouTube video by NEXT Innovation Scholars UC

The @uofcincy.bsky.social is all-in on strategic foresight. Its NEXT Innovation Scholars program equips selective, transdisciplinary undergrads with the tools to solve the complex and ambiguous problems of the #future. Now that's thinking ahead: www.youtube.com/watch?time_c....

The Trump administration plans a new “Tech Corps” initiative to send thousands of US science & math graduates abroad to countries that host @PeaceCorps volunteers to boost international reliance on American technology and reduce global adoption of competing products from #China.

SCOTUS (6-3) has just struck down Trump’s IEEPA #tariffs, but duties on steel, aluminum, and lumber remain in place. The administration may now pivot to Section 122 for new 15% levies.

China’s CO2 emissions have been either flat or falling for almost two years based on analysis by Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air. This is the first time the #PRC's annual #emissions may have fallen at a time when energy demand was rising. Emissions fell 0.3% during the year. #Climate

In India, Modi’s government is rolling out strict laws to curtail access & data collection by social-media platforms. He’s also advocating mandatory #AI authenticity tags, including watermarks and source-tracking.

There is a sickness in America.

Canadians can now travel to #China without a visa.

Welcome to 2036: What the world could look like in ten years, according to nearly 450 experts We polled geostrategists and foresight practitioners on our most burning questions about the biggest drivers of change over the next decade.

The Atlantic Council surveyed me and other foresight practitioners and geostrategists on what the global order will look like in 2036. Here are the survey results covering international cooperation, economies, conflict, technology and more: www.atlanticcouncil.org/content-seri...

As U.S. Engagement Wavers, Southeast Asia Finds a New Climate Partner in China As aid from the United States and other Western countries dwindles and global trade tensions rise, Southeast Asia’s urgent need for green energy is finding a ready banker and builder in China. Experts...

China is the largest single source of international renewable #energy finance for Southeast #Asia. Once primarily focused on coal and dams, #China is now leveraging its global dominance in solar panels, wind turbines, #EVs, and batteries: chinaglobalsouth.com/analysis/chi... #BRI #ASEAN

Carney constructs a mega anti-Trump trade alliance The Canadian prime minister is spearheading discussions between the EU and a major Indo-Pacific trade bloc after calling on middle powers to join forces.

The European Union and the CPTPP, a major trade bloc spanning the Pacific, are exploring closer ties, with Mark Carney playing a pivotal role in facilitating discussions: www.politico.eu/article/eu-a... #EU #Trump #Japan #Korea #Germany #France #UK #Canada

Watch her bumbling response to a Taiwan-related question in Munich. This is one of the obvious foreign policy topics for which she should have thoughtful remarks ready to go.

African nations face 10% U.S. tariffs plus 50% surcharges for surpluses. Meanwhile, China is extending its zero-tariff policy to all of its 53 African diplomatic partners.

Canada has what the world wants - new account on #Bluesky documents Canada's diversification of trade, the impacts of Trump's trade war on Canada on the U.S. economy, and ways in which Canada is adapting to a disrupted world order: @worldwantscanada.bsky.social.

Waymo’s self-driving cars have a human-sized hurdle: open doors. Since the tech can’t close them yet, Waymo is piloting a program in Atlanta using #DoorDash drivers to swing by and shut them for a fee. High-tech meets the gig economy. 🚗💨

The Departure Nine Days in February That Revealed How the Most Powerful Technology in Human History Outran Every Institution Built to Contain It

Houston, we have a problem. #AI shanakaanslemperera.substack.com/p/the-depart...

Full decoupling from China’s advanced technologies is impractical and uncompetitive for US firms. Despite political pressure to derisk and reduce reliance, the US may lack the immediate industrial capacity to onshore at scale if it continues to exclude Chinese supply chains. -Kate Logan, ASPI

Alphabet, Amazon, Meta & Microsoft are together anticipating capital spending of around $650B this year, up from "only" $359B in 2025. A decade ago, that number was only $31 billion. This doesn't include spending by other companies on data centers, semiconductors, software development, etc.

Let them quit.

An increasing number of Fortune Global 500 companies have made commitments to #nature dimensions beyond carbon: www.mckinsey.com/capabilities... #ESG #sustainability

What is this "NDP" of which you speak?

The Yuan and only? The undisputed hegemony of the U.S. dollar has long been the bedrock of the global financial architecture, but the foundations are…

No, the #renminbi is not going to replace the U.S. #dollar as the world's leading currency: bigtrendsguy.medium.com/the-yuan-and... #Xi #China #currency #Trump #trade

They should be in jail for life for murder.

Economists say that U.S. businesses are largely at a “no-hire, no fire” standstill, leading many to limit new work, if not pause openings entirely amid economic uncertainty. Hiring has stagnated overall - with the country adding a meager 50,000 jobs last month. #winning #Trump

Senator Gallego is on the right track.

China is leading an unprecedented #energy boom, adding 543GW of capacity in one year - surpassing #India’s entire grid. By outpacing the U.S. in new generation since 2021, Beijing aims to secure a competitive edge for energy-intensive future industries like #AI and robotics.

The net outflow from African nations to #China between 2020-2024 was US$22 billion, a reversal from the net inflow of $30 billion over the preceding five-year period. The turnaround reflects rising #debt repayments and a sharp drop in the amount of Chinese loans to #Africa.

The EU & India have finalized a landmark trade deal, cutting tariffs on most exports & boosting bilateral trade. Pending final approval, the agreement doubles #EU exports while expanding Indian textiles, as #Canada & the UK pursue their own deals with #India.

A new direction for students in an AI world: Prosper, prepare, protect | Brookings This report explores the potential risks generative AI poses to students and outlines what we can do now to minimize them.

A Brookings Institution global study warns that generative AI’s risks currently outweigh its benefits in #education. The study concludes that #AI may undermine foundational childhood development, potentially blocking future gains: www.brookings.edu/articles/a-n... #chatGPT

Instead of joining the U.S., Greenland should join Canada in an economic union U.S. president-elect Donald Trump is apparently in an expansionist mood. Coercing Canada to become part of the United States through…

Canada and Greenland share a border and many common interests. They should substantially strengthen their cooperation: bigtrendsguy.medium.com/instead-of-j...

You should be. The federal government's unconcsionable, cruel assault on your great state is a stain on America.