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Politics, Finance, and Technology

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New York City: The Mamdani Case AI: In 2026, the relationship between politics, finance, and technology is a  reciprocal loop  where each domain shapes and depends on the other to function. This "tri-sector" relationship is currently defined by three main dynamics: 1. Technology as a Geopolitical Lever (Politics & Technology) Technology has evolved from an economic tool into a central instrument of national power and strategic competition.   TRENDS Research & Advisory Technological Sovereignty : Major powers like the U.S., China, and the EU use technology—especially AI, semiconductors, and quantum computing—as strategic assets. AI Nationalism : Nations are moving beyond passive adoption to "sovereign innovation," embedding AI into national defense and political frameworks to gain a strategic edge. Regulation as Power : Governments use digital governance and anti-trust laws to control "Big Tech" influence and set global standards.   Centre for Inter...
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An AI Problem Agenda (April 2026)

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Fall-Out Fall-Out from 2025 Misconception Five Plus Five Limitations Limit Safety On AI Safety Questions Towards Safe Artificial General Intelligence Research AIXI Data Center Rebellion Toolishness Over-Reliance
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On Sentience and Sentient Beings

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Sentience Artificial Consciousness  AI and Your Sentience Sentience Sentient Being Sentient Being AI: Sentience is  the capacity to have feelings, sensations, and subjective experiences, such as pain, pleasure, and emotions . It is distinct from high-level intelligence or self-awareness, focusing instead on the ability to perceive and feel "from the inside". Sentience is crucial for animal welfare, as it indicates a being's capacity to suffer or experience happiness.   Sentience Institute  +4 Characteristics of Sentience Subjective Experience:  The ability to have feelings, sensations, and emotions. Capacity to Feel Valence:  The capability to experience positive or negative states, like pleasure or pain. Awareness:  A basic awareness of one's own existence and surroundings. Beyond Simple Reaction:  Unlike a machine, a sentient being experiences sensations directly, rather than just reacting to stimuli.   Sentience Institute  +3 Differen...
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