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A global crackdown on online gambling

The online gambling industry has exploded in popularity since the pandemic. Estimates suggest that its total market value has more than doubled from $37.5 billion to $81 billion between 2015...

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Men gather in front of screens at an online gambling hall at the Kibera informal settlement in Nairobi, on May 18, 2025.
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The AI race is creating a new world order

The outcome of the geopolitical struggles between silicon empires is uncertain, but some features are becoming clear. At its limits, this competition would entail a breakdown into fully decoupled hemispherical...

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