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In developing economies, the AI debate has focused less on frontier risk and more on how to ensure that the technology actually serves people. That will require not only designing AI tools to work within government, but also investing in the state capacity required to put the technology to use.
Thailand’s proposed THB165 billion (US$4.91 billion) flood diversion project presents an opportunity to rethink flood management – combining engineering with natural floodplains, wetlands and river restoration to strengthen long-term resilience.
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Hong Kong’s role in the age of artificial intelligence
Hong Kong’s experience connecting mainland China with international markets gives it a foundation to shape the next phase of technological development to bridge regulatory differences, foster international cooperation and ensure the benefits of innovation are more widely shared.
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Rethinking sustainable livelihoods from the ground up
In regions where economic activity has long revolved around fossil-fuel extraction, ensuring a just transition requires developing alternative livelihoods that account for each community’s specific needs. Regional endowment funds could be a useful vehicle for funding these local initiatives.
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