Reposted by Matthias OschinskiTable.Briefings @table.media · 5h👨🌾 Weizenpreise: Warum eine neue Ernährungskrise droht 📈 Krieg am Schwarzen Meer, Konflikt am Persischen Golf und Wetterextreme haben zuletzt zu steigenden Weizenpreise geführt. Ein Ausblick auf die weltweite Nahrungsmittelversorgung im Agrifood.Table: buff.ly/KWV1es7 141
Reposted by Matthias OschinskiFinancial Times @financialtimes.com · 18hAltman says OpenAI will delay its IPO until it overcomes safety concerns ft.trib.al/CRg1RT4ft.trib.alAltman says OpenAI will delay its IPO until it overcomes safety concernsChatGPT maker launches a new AI personal assistant as it faces a challenge from Meta’s Muse 14178
Reposted by Matthias OschinskiThe New York Times @nytimes.com · 27/09/2026A.I. has made the gap between policymaking and technology one of the widest ever, according to interviews with lawmakers, technologists and policy experts. Many governments are torn between wanting to harness A.I. and fearing its risks.nyti.msAs A.I. Accelerates, Governments Are Increasingly Being Left BehindThe gap between technology and policymaking has gotten wider than ever with artificial intelligence, leaving a global policy vacuum as A.I. models rapidly advance. 13329
Reposted by Matthias OschinskiThe New York Times @nytimes.com · 21/09/2026As Xi Jinping arrives in the U.S. this week for a state visit, China’s advances in A.I. will be in the air. What will be less discussed is that he is also the leader of an economy in its worst shape in decades. The two facts are related.nyti.msIn China, A.I. Is Moving Forward While the Economy Lags BehindAs Xi Jinping arrives in the United States this week for a state visit, China’s advances in artificial intelligence will be in the air. Less discussed: China’s economy in its worst shape in decades. 207520
Reposted by Matthias OschinskiFinancial Times @financialtimes.com · 19/09/2026The British tech leader on coding as the modern form of literacy, his scepticism of AI evangelists — and the origin of his interest in geekery: ft.trib.al/D9bgu0J 05111
Reposted by Matthias OschinskiCSET @csetgeorgetown.bsky.social · 17/09/2026Over the weekend, industry leaders discussed a slowdown of AI development. CSET’s @dr-bly.bsky.social told @npr.org that the U.S. government also needs to play a role. www.npr.org/transcripts/nx-s1-59680…npr.orgAI industry leaders call for development to slow down after recent safety concernsAfter a string of security-related incidents involving AI agents and a high-profile resignation, AI industry leaders appear poised to slow down the pace of development to make sure it stays safe. 022
Reposted by Matthias OschinskiCSET @csetgeorgetown.bsky.social · 15/09/2026@hlntnr.bsky.social joined @cnn.com to discuss industry leaders’ takes on the pacing of #AI development. 021
Reposted by Matthias OschinskiEmerging Technology Observatory @emergingtechobs.bsky.social · 15/09/2026Our Chip Supply Chain Explorer now features 2025 market share data! China's gains landed in fab tools - ion implanters +2.8pp, deposition +2.4pp, etch & clean +1.7pp. It lost share everywhere in assembly, test & packaging. Lithography: still 0.2%. 121
Reposted by Matthias OschinskiCSET @csetgeorgetown.bsky.social · 15/09/2026@minanrn.bsky.social spoke with BBC News about what it would take to responsibly pace #AI development. 021
Reposted by Matthias OschinskiMariana Mazzucato @mazzucatom.bsky.social · 15/09/2026 We’re hiring a Policy Fellow in Green Industrial Strategy & Green Finance at @iipp-ucl.bsky.social ! 167
Reposted by Matthias OschinskiCentre for Economic Performance @cep-lse.bsky.social · 15/09/2026Industrial policy is back, often favouring large incumbents seen as the strongest innovators. A new VoxEU blog by Berlingieri (ESSEC, CEP), Lashkari (Boston College), De Ridder (LSE) and Rigo (Birmingham) shows that this assumption needs scrutiny. cepr.org/voxeu/column...cepr.orgGrowth through innovation bursts: Why industrial policy should not bet on sizeIndustrial policy is back on the agenda across advanced economies, with a growing channelling support towards large incumbent firms on the premise that they are the most capable innovators. This colum... 001
Reposted by Matthias OschinskiBlätter für deutsche und internationale Politik @blaetter.bsky.social · 11/09/2026Hackerangriffe durch KI-Modelle sorgen aktuell für Schlagzeilen. Wie die Geschwindigkeit der Entwicklung der Künstlichen Intelligenz zum Sicherheitsrisiko geworden ist – und was dagegen zu tun wäre – beleuchtet Ferdinand Muggenthaler 👉 www.blaetter.de/podcast 0105
Reposted by Matthias OschinskiCSET @csetgeorgetown.bsky.social · 10/09/2026⭐️ New Report ⭐️ AI-enabled decision support systems stand to transform the U.S. military. CSET's @emmyprobasco.bsky.social, @laurenkahn.bsky.social, and Sophie Mayo identify the barriers to adoption & the benefits that AI-DSS can provide coalitions. Read more: cset.georgetown.edu/publication/...cset.georgetown.eduCoalition Operations | Center for Security and Emerging TechnologyAI-enabled decision support systems are transforming how the U.S. military operates. In some cases, they are also transforming how allied coalitions function. This report explores specific benefits AI... 001
Reposted by Matthias OschinskiCSET @csetgeorgetown.bsky.social · 08/09/2026CSET Executive Director @hlntnr.bsky.social has been named as one of the 2026 @washingtonian.com Tech Titans, highlighting her impact at the intersection of technology, national security, and public policy. Congratulations, Helen! washingtonian.com/2026/09/08/meet-d… washingtonian.comMeet DC’s 2026 Tech TitansThe entrepreneurs, venture capitalists, government officials, AI experts, and other innovative, influential people driving the local technology scene 011
Reposted by Matthias OschinskiLe Monde @lemonde.fr · 07/09/2026Pourquoi la solitude est considérée comme une épidémie néfaste pour la santé mentale et physiquelemonde.frPourquoi la solitude est considérée comme une épidémie néfaste pour la santé mentale et physiqueEn France, près d’une personne sur quatre déclarait se sentir seule en 2025. Un isolement qui touche en particulier les jeunes et les personnes âgées. Et peut représenter une source importante de souffrance. Parmi les leviers possibles, figurent notamment la pratique d’activités de proximité ainsi que le développement du bénévolat. 2115
Reposted by Matthias OschinskiCSET @csetgeorgetown.bsky.social · 03/09/2026Current measures of the #AI workforce can overestimate its size. Our report applies a more precise definition of the AI development workforce to assess the demand and supply of Americans who design, train, fine-tune, scale, and deploy AI systems. bit.ly/4y33bdJcset.georgetown.eduIdentifying the AI Development Workforce | Center for Security and Emerging TechnologyExisting measures of the AI workforce often group together a broad set of AI-related roles with varying skill requirements. This report focuses on the AI development workforce and describes our method... 031
Matthias Oschinski @belongnomics.com · 03/09/2026Great review of Antara Haldar's new book "Everyman: The Untold Story of Economics" @projectsyndicate.bsky.social prosyn.org/hoiK4P8?refe...prosyn.orgThe Tale of EconomicsJames K. Galbraith reviews a new origin story of the discipline and the forgotten purpose behind it. 000
Matthias Oschinski @belongnomics.com · 02/09/2026Companies have announced over $640 billion in planned investment to bring chip fabrication back to the U.S. A new @csetgeorgetown.bsky.social brief by my colleagues Jack Karsten and Luke Koslosky asks where the necessary workforce will come from: cset.georgetown.edu/publication/... A few findings:cset.georgetown.eduStrengthening the U.S. Semiconductor Manufacturing Workforce | Center for Security and Emerging TechnologyOver the past decade, the United States has sought to rebuild a larger share of leading-edge semiconductor production capacity to reduce geographic concentration risk and improve supply chain resilien... 111
Reposted by Matthias OschinskiIRPP @irpp.org · 27/08/2026Most regional immigration programs are built on the assumption that the main challenge is getting newcomers to arrive. But a new policy brief by Michael Haan, Lindsay Finlay and Taylor Paul suggests a bigger challenge is getting them to stay. centre.irpp.org/research-studies/encourage-immigrants/centre.irpp.orgBeyond Big Cities: How to Encourage Immigrants to Settle in Rural and Remote Areas - Centre of Excellence on the Canadian FederationCanada’s Changing Immigration Landscape Immigration policy is central to the future of the federation. This series explores recent challenges and opportunities, turning complex issues into clear, acti... 153
Reposted by Matthias OschinskiDER SPIEGEL @spiegel.de · 25/08/2026Aidan Gomez ist einer der führenden KI-Köpfe weltweit. Bei der Kabinettsklausur in Neuhardenberg sollte er der versammelten Regierungsmannschaft die Welt der künstlichen Intelligenz erklären – und zeigte sich danach beeindruckt.spiegel.deKünstliche Intelligenz: Cohere-Chef Gomez sieht Deutschland als KI-GewinnerAidan Gomez ist einer der führenden KI-Köpfe weltweit. Bei der Kabinettsklausur in Neuhardenberg sollte er der versammelten Regierungsmannschaft die Welt der künstlichen Intelligenz erklären – und zeigte sich danach beeindruckt. 111
Reposted by Matthias OschinskiIRPP @irpp.org · 20/08/2026Les bouleversements économiques reconfigurent les marchés du travail partout au pays. Une étude de Matthias Oschinski (@belongnomics.com) et Steven Tobin propose un cadre afin de mieux se préparer aux bouleversements du marché du travail et de concevoir des mesures ciblées d’aide à l’emploi.irpp.orgA Skills-Based Approach to Career Transitions: Identifying Pathways for Workers and Communities Facing Economic Disruption - IRPPL’économie canadienne est en pleine évolution, ce qui entraînera des changements tant positifs que négatifs. Mais certaines transitions — comme la transition vers une économie à faibles émissions de c... 122
Reposted by Matthias OschinskiIRPP @irpp.org · 20/08/2026As economic disruptions reshape labour markets across Canada, workers are increasingly facing new challenges. A new IRPP study by Matthias Oschinski (@belongnomics.com) and Steven Tobin introduces a framework to help better prepare for workforce disruptions and design targeted employment supports.irpp.orgA Skills-Based Approach to Career Transitions: Identifying Pathways for Workers and Communities Facing Economic Disruption - IRPPCanada’s economy is evolving, which will bring both positive and negative change. But transitions — such as moving toward a low-carbon economy, shifting trade relationships or the rise of AI — can dis... 143
Reposted by Matthias OschinskiBlätter für deutsche und internationale Politik @blaetter.bsky.social · 20/08/2026#OTD: Heute vor acht Jahren beginnt Greta Thunberg die »Schulstreiks fürs Klima« – daraus wird »Fridays for Future«. Die Bewegung hat einiges vorangebracht. Man sollte sich nicht von apokalyptischen Visionen entmutigen zu lassen: www.blaetter.de/ausgabe/2023...blaetter.deGegen das UntergangsdenkenHaben wir in Sachen Klimaschutz mehr Fortschritte gemacht, als es den Anschein hat? Christian Jakob plädiert dafür, sich nicht von apokalyptischen Visionen entmutigen zu lassen. 2158
Reposted by Matthias OschinskiCSET @csetgeorgetown.bsky.social · 19/08/2026As #AI agents become more autonomous and capable, organizations need new approaches to deploy them safely at scale. Our article provides practical techniques to assist in this effort: cset.georgetown.edu/article/ai-cont…cset.georgetown.eduAI Control: How to Make Use of Misbehaving AI Agents | Center for Security and Emerging TechnologyAs AI agents become more autonomous and capable, organizations need new approaches to deploy them safely at scale. This explainer introduces the rapidly growing field of AI control, which offers pract... 011
Matthias Oschinski @belongnomics.com · 18/08/2026Diffusion research usually gets framed as economics — productivity, tasks, jobs. @hlntnr.bsky.social's horizontal/vertical distinction is a reminder it's also safety: how well organizations absorb these systems isn't separable from how well anyone controls them. bsky.app/profile/cset... 010
Reposted by Matthias OschinskiPeter Hull @instrumenthull.bsky.social · 10/08/2026We're hiring! Come work at either Brown economics or jointly in Econ + the new Watson public policy school at the (experienced) assistant, associate, or full professor level Target date for applications is Sep 7. EJM links: econjobmarket.org/positions/12... and econjobmarket.org/positions/12...econjobmarket.orgEJM - Econ Job Market 0117
Reposted by Matthias OschinskiEmerging Technology Observatory @emergingtechobs.bsky.social · 06/08/2026Check out the full announcement here: cset.georgetown.edu/article/expa...cset.georgetown.eduExpanded Collaboration to Boost Critical AI Governance Data and Tracking Tool | Center for Security and Emerging TechnologyCSET is partnering with top universities to expand AGORA, its living collection of 1,000+ AI-related laws, regulations, and standards. 001
Reposted by Matthias OschinskiEmerging Technology Observatory @emergingtechobs.bsky.social · 06/08/2026We’re proud to announce that MIT’s AI Risk Initiative and CMU’s EncyclopAIdia team are joining CSET, ETO, and our existing collaborators at Purdue’s GRAIL to expand AGORA – our living collection of AI laws, regulations, and standards. 111
Matthias Oschinski @belongnomics.com · 01/08/2026"Earlier this week, fears of imminent safety risks prompted over 1,300 tech workers to jointly sign an online petition urging the U.S. government to support an international effort to slow down AI development. Both OpenAI and Anthropic have come out in support of the employee open letter." 000
Reposted by Matthias OschinskiNPR @npr.org · 01/08/2026OpenAI and Anthropic say their models broke into other companies' systems during testing, raising security concerns amid a heated debate over how to regulate AI. n.pr/4fPB9ekn.prWhy did OpenAI's and Anthropic's AI models hack other companies?OpenAI and Anthropic say their models broke into other companies' systems during testing, raising security concerns amid a heated debate over how to regulate AI. 1910430
Reposted by Matthias OschinskiFinancial Times @financialtimes.com · 30/07/2026Are investors really getting cold feet about the AI boom? ft.trib.al/xEdGzcqft.trib.alAre investors really getting cold feet about the AI boom?It is not clear whether there has been a serious change of heart about the trade underpinning the stock market 2111
Reposted by Matthias OschinskiFinancial Times @financialtimes.com · 30/07/2026Breaking news: Thursday’s figure from the Bureau of Economic Analysis falls short of Wall Street expectations in a sharp slowdown as the Iran war rumbled on. ft.trib.al/6R8bsWY 52913
Reposted by Matthias OschinskiDIE ZEIT @zeit.de · 30/07/2026Fördermittel in Milliardenhöhe stehen für den Ausbau der europäischen KI-Infrastruktur bereit? Deutsche Akteure ringen um den Zuschlag für die neuen Gigafactories.zeit.deKI-Gigafactory: EU startet Milliardenprojekt für sieben KI-GigafactoriesFördermittel in Milliardenhöhe stehen für den Ausbau der europäischen KI-Infrastruktur bereit? Deutsche Akteure ringen um den Zuschlag für die neuen Gigafactories. 121
Reposted by Matthias OschinskiCSET @csetgeorgetown.bsky.social · 29/07/2026NEW TOOL ALERT: CSET’s Emerging Technology Observatory just launched the Map of Patents—making it easy to pinpoint trends and key players in any area of commercial technology! Try it out: patentmap.eto.techpatentmap.eto.techETO Map of PatentsExplore global intellectual property data, easily pinpointing key trends, hotspots, and players in the innovation landscape 011
Reposted by Matthias OschinskiOra Tor @splitrailfence.bsky.social · 29/07/2026"In one survey of more than 1,000 business leaders, 55% of those who had cut jobs as part of an AI rollout admitted those decisions were a mistake." "There's probably lots of lessons. I'd say the first one ... shouldn't you try to make sure something works before you get rid of the old system?" 38634
Reposted by Matthias OschinskiCSET @csetgeorgetown.bsky.social · 28/07/2026"Why did the AI do that?" 🤔 When an LLM misbehaves, the cause is rarely simple. @dr-bly.bsky.social breaks down the 5 complex factors that interact to create surprising AI behavior. Read the full post: cset.georgetown.edu/article/why-...cset.georgetown.eduWhy Do AI Systems Misbehave? | Center for Security and Emerging TechnologyAI systems are increasingly impressive, which makes their failures all the more baffling. This blog dives into the causes of AI misbehavior. 012
Reposted by Matthias OschinskiNPR @npr.org · 28/07/2026AI companies use tokens to track usage and bill customers. Now economists are using them to track the spread of AI through the economy. n.pr/4vOwxLjn.prAI tokens could become the kilowatt-hour of the AI ageAI companies use tokens to track usage and bill customers. Now economists are using them to track the spread of AI through the economy. 911029
Reposted by Matthias OschinskiDIE ZEIT @zeit.de · 26/07/2026Eine künstliche Intelligenz aus China ist so gut, dass manche ein Platzen der KI-Blase fürchten. Denn das Modell ist frei verfügbar. Nun reagiert sogar die US-Regierung.zeit.deKünstliche Intelligenz: Der KI-SchockEine künstliche Intelligenz aus China ist so gut, dass manche ein Platzen der KI-Blase fürchten. Denn das Modell ist frei verfügbar. Nun reagiert sogar die US-Regierung. 2102
Reposted by Matthias OschinskiLos Angeles Times @latimes.com · 26/07/2026Hollywood's open secret: It's battling AI — and already addicted to itlatimes.comHollywood’s open secret: It’s battling AI — and already addicted to itJob postings reveal studios are quietly adopting AI. 394
Reposted by Matthias OschinskiMichael Pettis @michaelpettis.bsky.social · 26/07/20261/7 FT: "According to economic theory, productivity and real wages should grow in tandem, with the benefits of new technology being shared with the workers who produce the stuff. But in the US, Europe and Japan, pay growth has decoupled from... www.ft.com/content/9741...ft.comWhy wages and productivity look set to diverge furtherAI and a falling labour share of GDP risk accelerating decoupling trends across the rich world 1236
Reposted by Matthias OschinskiThe New York Times @nytimes.com · 24/07/2026As college tuition has climbed, Gen Z is reckoning with the value of a degree. Some young people in skilled trades, like plumbing and construction, said that the common advice that they should go to college instead was hard to square with what they were seeing firsthand. trib.al/4aSyR8u 73611
Reposted by Matthias OschinskiCSET @csetgeorgetown.bsky.social · 23/07/2026CSET Research Fellow @sambresnick.bsky.social comments on how the U.S. government has faced challenges in regard to the #China-U.S. #AI competition. www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2...washingtonpost.comAs China advances in AI, Trump faces a new test in the technology raceA wave of new releases from China is testing Washington’s approach to regulating artificial intelligence. 011
Reposted by Matthias OschinskiMina Narayanan @minanrn.bsky.social · 23/07/2026What exactly is an AI regulatory sandbox & what is it supposed to achieve? Our latest @csetgeorgetown.bsky.social @emergingtechobs.bsky.social AGORA blog unpacks how AI reg. sandboxes in Utah & Texas work, comparing oversight, testing limits, & reporting requirements. eto.tech/blog/agora-s...eto.techExploring State AI Governance in AGORA #2: AI Regulatory Sandboxes – Emerging Technology ObservatoryState AI regulatory sandbox features 054
Reposted by Matthias OschinskiCSET @csetgeorgetown.bsky.social · 23/07/2026#AI companies have introduced new threats to #cybersecurity & they should help address them, but they can’t replace the government’s role in responding to cyber attacks, say CSET’s @jessicaji.bsky.social & Andrew Lohn in their new @cyberscoop.bsky.social op-ed. cyberscoop.com/why-blocking...cyberscoop.comWhy blocking AI models won't stop the cyber threats they createAI companies can find vulnerabilities and write patches. But only the government can build the long-term defense strategy America needs. 033
Reposted by Matthias OschinskiCSET @csetgeorgetown.bsky.social · 21/07/2026Ever ask yourself “Why did the AI do that?!” after it makes a baffling mistake? This new CSET blog has the answer! This is your entry point for a deeper dive into what causes AI systems to misbehave: cset.georgetown.edu/article/why-...cset.georgetown.eduWhy Do AI Systems Misbehave? | Center for Security and Emerging TechnologyAI systems are increasingly impressive, which makes their failures all the more baffling. This blog dives into the causes of AI misbehavior. 001
Reposted by Matthias OschinskiCSET @csetgeorgetown.bsky.social · 20/07/2026CSET Executive Director @hlntnr.bsky.social says the U.S. has a big advantage in #AI diffusion when it comes to enterprise software. #AspenIdeas 101
Reposted by Matthias OschinskiNPR @npr.org · 18/07/2026Wildfire smoke and unhealthy air persist and shift direction, as Trump demands explanation from Canada.n.prAir quality improving in northeast, while wildfire smoke hangs over midwestWildfire smoke and unhealthy air persist and shift direction, as Trump demands explanation from Canada. 9516134
Reposted by Matthias OschinskiThe New York Times @nytimes.com · 18/07/2026Half of Canada’s wildfires are in remote areas with no road access. Not only is it impossible to get firefighters on the ground, there is also insufficient time to react.nyti.msMost Forest Fires in Canada Are Simply Impossible to Put OutHalf of Canada’s wildfires are in remote areas with no road access. Impossible to fight, they are often left to burn. 1618478
Reposted by Matthias OschinskiInstitute for the Future of Work @ifow.org · 17/07/2026As our research indicates, enabling successful and responsible AI adoption requires a greater focus on good work design and a reorientation of how we measure value creation - moving beyond 'efficiency traps' towards more people-centred approaches to adoption at work.ifow.orgGood Work Design and AI Adoption - Action Research in Eight Cross-Sector Case Studies - IFOWEight cross-sector case studies surface how work design is key to responsible AI adoption 101