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Demonstrators participate in a nationwide protest against data centers, in Fredericksburg, Virginia, U.S., July 18, 2026.
Analysis

Welcome to the new digital divide

As AI becomes more powerful, the debate over whether it's a threat or an opportunity is dividing the world.

The demolition of the border fence between Spain and Gibraltar in La Línea de la Concepción, on July 15, 2026.
What We're Watching

Spain-Gibraltar border comes crashing down, US and Iran enter shaky equilibrium, Mexico’s Sheinbaum finally challenges an ICE killing

People can now travel freely between Spain and British overseas territory of Gibraltar, after the European Union and the United Kingdom clinched a deal last year that facilitated the fall of the border wall between the two countries on Tuesday.

Rohingya refugees gather in front of the office of the U.N. refugee agency after being evicted from their homes, at Kuala Lumpur Malaysia.
What We're Watching

Malaysia sends Rohingya back to Myanmar, Andy Burnham lays out vision for Labour Party, Indians protest over women’s safety

Since 2017, millions of Rohingya, a predominantly Muslim ethnic minority, have fled Myanmar amid widespread persecution under both civilian and military-led governments.

AI & human rights: Bridging a huge divide
GZERO AI Video

AI & human rights: Bridging a huge divide

On GZERO AI, Marietje Schaake, International Policy Fellow, Stanford Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence, and former European Parliamentarian, reflects on the missing connection between human rights and AI as she prepares for her keynote at the Human Rights in AI conference at the Mila Quebec Institute for Artificial Intelligence.

Can China limit kids’ video game time? Risks with facial recognition
Cyber in 60 Seconds

Can China limit kids’ video game time? Risks with facial recognition

China is to ban kids from playing video games for more than three hours a week. But why and how? With US agencies looking to expand the use of facial recognition tech, what are the security concerns? Marietje Schaake, International Policy Director at Stanford's Cyber Policy Center, Eurasia Group senior advisor and former MEP, discusses trends in big tech, privacy protection and cyberspace.

What are the concerns with facial recognition technology?
In 60 Seconds

What are the concerns with facial recognition technology?

Nicholas Thompson, editor-in-chief of WIRED, discusses technology industry news today:


What are the concerns with facial recognition and will IBM's decision to no longer offer the tech mark the end of its use?


Has the technological decoupling between the US and China accelerated since COVID-19?


As our work-from-home situations continue, has COVID-19 changed the workplace forever, even after the pandemic?

Amazon's Facial Recognition Problem: Tech in 60 Seconds
In 60 Seconds

Amazon's Facial Recognition Problem: Tech in 60 Seconds

Amazon has a big problem with its facial recognition technology.

Tech in 60 Seconds: 10-Year Challenge
In 60 Seconds

Tech in 60 Seconds: 10-Year Challenge

The 10-year challenge might actually be an attempt to improve facial recognition technology.