Governing AI for Humanity: Thoughts on the UN AI Advisory Body Interim Report
Hildegunn Kyvik Nordås | 8 April 2024
Trade,
Blog | Tags:
Artificial Intelligence,
Data Governance,
Innovation
The awesome capabilities of AI applications have raised deep concerns about the future of work, democracy and even humanity itself - and a sense of urgency for establishing effective governance at all levels and use cases.
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Striking a Balance on Local Content Requirements in Trade Agreements: The Case of the Energy Sector
Oliver Braunschweig | 15 March 2024
Trade,
Blog | Tags:
Energy,
Global Value Chains,
Renewables
The new trade agreement between India and EFTA States includes commitments on an important yet often overlooked form of trade restrictions: local content requirements.
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Why a Deal in the WTO Negotiations on E-Commerce is a “Must-Have” for MC13
Hildegunn Kyvik Nordås and
Jane Drake-Brockman | 13 February 2024
Trade,
Blog | Tags:
Artificial Intelligence,
Digital Economy,
WTO
The internet is fundamentally dependent on openness to cross-border data flows. But many governments are regulating to constrain international data transfers - including under a banner of data sovereignty.
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Balancing Export Pricing Commitments in FTAs: Towards Affordable, Secure, and Clean Energy
Oliver Braunschweig | 6 November 2023
Trade,
Blog | Tags:
Commodities,
Critical Minerals,
Energy,
Global Value Chains,
Renewables
The minerals, metals, and products necessary to build renewable energy systems face an increasing number of export restrictions. This has been fueling fears of further disruptive policies down the road.
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Services in the India-EU Free Trade Agreement
Hildegunn Kyvik Nordås | 30 October 2023
Trade,
Working Papers | Tags:
EU,
India,
Services Trade,
Telecommunications,
Trade Agreements
EU and India have common objectives to lead the digital transition in an inclusive and sustainable manner while safeguarding privacy, security and competition.
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