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Global trade is experiencing a tectonic shift, says UNCTAD's Rebeca Grynspan
UN General Assembly

Global trade is experiencing a tectonic shift, says UNCTAD's Rebeca Grynspan

The Trump administration’s tariffs have added uncertainty and complexity to global trade, particularly burdening emerging and developing economies. UNCTAD Secretary-General Rebeca Grynspan calls this a “tectonic shift in the trade regime,” noting that negotiations have replaced a potential tariff war.

​In a first-of-its-kind deal, Nvidia and AMD will hand 15% of revenues from AI chip sales to China over to the US government in exchange for export licenses.
Graphic Truth

Graphic Truth: US government to get 15% of chip sales to China

In a first-of-its-kind deal, Nvidia and AMD will hand 15% of revenues from AI chip sales to China over to the US government in exchange for export licenses.

The rise of Elon Musk's DOGE under Trump
GZERO World with Ian Bremmer

The rise of Elon Musk's DOGE under Trump

In a few short weeks, Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency has rapidly reshaped the federal government, firing thousands of workers, slashing spending, and shutting entire agencies. DOGE’s actions have faced some pushback from the courts, but Musk says he’s just getting started. On GZERO World, Ian Bremmer sits down with WIRED Global Editorial Director Katie Drummond for a look at President Trump’s increasingly symbiotic relationship with the tech billionaire, Musk’s impact on politics and policy, and what happens when Silicon Valley’s ‘disrupt-or-die’ ethos collides with the machinery of the US government.

Will the Trump-Musk relationship last?
Ian Explains

Will the Trump-Musk relationship last?

How long will President Donald Trump’s relationship with Elon Musk last? Ian Bremmer takes a look.

Kremlin
What We're Watching

Are Russia and China trying to recruit disgruntled US federal employees?

China and Russia are reportedly looking to exploit US federal workforce cuts by targeting recently fired or at-risk federal employees in national security roles for recruitment, according to sources familiar with US intelligence. The quarries? Employees with top security clearances and information about America’s critical infrastructure and government operations.

The ChatGPT logo, a keyboard, and robot hands are seen in this illustration.
GZERO AI

OpenAI launches ChatGPT Gov

On Tuesday, OpenAI announced ChatGPT Gov, a version of its popular chatbot specifically built for US government agencies. It’s similar to the enterprise version of the software but claims to have enhanced security features that can handle “non-public, sensitive information.”

Graphic Truth: Where the US government gets its revenue
Graphic Truth

Graphic Truth: Where the US government gets its revenue

The US government currently raises about $5 trillion a year in revenue. But where does it come from? Here’s a look at the breakdown.

A general view of the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) building, in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday, October 20, 2021
GZERO AI

Antitrust is coming for AI

The US government's two antitrust regulators struck a deal to divvy up major investigations into anti-competitive behavior in the AI industry.

3 themes to watch as US election season begins
US Politics In 60 Seconds

3 themes to watch as US election season begins

The three things to watch as the US presidential campaign season officially kicks off on Monday: if anyone can beat Trump in the Republican primary, Trump's criminal trials, and the US economy.

The U.S. Capitol.
What We're Watching

The US government is heading toward a shutdown. What does that mean?

The US government looks set to shut down this Sunday after House Republicans indicated that they would not support a bipartisan Senate bill that would fund the federal government past this weekend’s deadline.