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Move Fast and Control Things: China’s Global AI Expansion Requires a Bold Policy Response

The stakes are clear: Setting global standards will not only shape the future of AI but the principles embedded in its use. Chinese transportation AI exports bring governance models that emphasize centralized control and broad state access to data. For the United States, that raises concerns about privacy, transparency, and market openness in the global transportation system. The White House’s AI Action Plan outlines steps to address these risks, from accelerating deployment and streamlining regulatory approvals to expanding exports of trustworthy, safety-focused AI technologies.

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Energy Security

IEA: Oil Price “Reprieve” On The Way

After months of oil prices steadily climbing amid a tightening market, the worldwide rally may soon take a breather.

topics: Oil and Gas
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Energy Security

Russia’s Role in Europe’s Gas Crisis

Natural gas prices have spiked worldwide, with price surges most acutely felt in Europe.

topics: Geopolitics, Oil and Gas
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Energy Security

Biden Can’t Fix Short-Term Energy Prices, But Can Accelerate Transition

The global spike in commodity prices has resulted in expensive gasoline, which is always a political headache for whichever political party is in power.

topics: Oil and Gas
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Energy Security

Panic at the Pump: Biden’s Gasoline Dilemma

There’s no denying the salience of gasoline prices in domestic American politics.

topics: Oil and Gas
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Energy Security

Global Leaders Want More OPEC+ Oil and More Climate Action

OPEC+ will meet in the coming days to decide on next steps in regards to unwinding extraordinary production cuts. Meanwhile, in Glasgow, global leaders are trying to ratchet up the climate ambition.

topics: Geopolitics, Oil and Gas
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Energy Security

Saudi Arabia Says it is Aiming for Net Zero Emissions. How Serious is it?

Ahead of COP26, one of the world’s largest oil producers committed to reaching net-zero emissions by 2060.

topics: Geopolitics, Oil and Gas
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Energy Security

Will the U.S. Go to Glasgow Empty-Handed?

The stakes are high as President Biden nears COP26 with an ambitious U.S. climate change program hanging in the balance.

topics: Geopolitics
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Energy Security

New Gas-Fired Power Plants Should Be Cancelled

A new report has found that any new natural gas plant proposed today will be unable to recover its initial investment.

topics: Oil and Gas
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Energy Security

The Campaign to Limit Fossil Fuel Supplies

With COP26 rapidly approaching, there is growing momentum to speed up the energy transition.

topics: Oil and Gas
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Energy Security

China’s Energy Crisis Comes as World Urges Faster Climate Action

Stark mismatches in demand and supply have hit China's power sector as the international community urges a swift shift from fossil fuels.

topics: Geopolitics