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The Intelligence from The Economist

By: The Economist
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  • Get a daily burst of illumination from The Economist’s worldwide network of correspondents. Our reporters dig past the headlines to get to the stories beneath—and to stories that aren’t making headlines, but should be. A unique perspective on the issues and events shaping your world.


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  • The Intelligence: AI rest my case

    The Intelligence: AI rest my case
    Apr 23 2024

    The companies behind this wonder of tech are facing allegations of using copyrighted material to build their large language models (LLMs). But will the courts consider it fair use? Why ex-inmates are so likely to die just after they leave prison (10:15). And, the case for booing in sports (16:13).


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    21 mins
  • The Intelligence: Ready, Aid, Fire

    The Intelligence: Ready, Aid, Fire
    Apr 22 2024

    At a time when Russia has been making significant gains, an allocated $61bn of aid for Ukraine will be felt on the battlefield almost instantly. Will it help turn the course of the war? In a world of endless supply chain disruptions, how can businesses shore up against the costs (11:26)? And the appeal of two-month-old stew (18:37).


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    24 mins
  • The Intelligence: Iran and Israel’s new era?

    The Intelligence: Iran and Israel’s new era?
    Apr 19 2024

    A missile has reportedly struck a site in the Islamic Republic. If this is retaliation for Iran’s most recent attacks, then it is a muted response. But is there still a risk of escalation? As India’s election kicks off, a look into why the opposition is likely to have a poor showing (09:07). And, a tribute to the first foreign-born grand champion of sumo (19:15).


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    27 mins
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