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Nov 29, 2024 | 
nationalobserver.com | Horatio Morgan |Paul Samson |David Moscrop |Will Greaves
As we approach Inauguration Day in the United States on January 20, 2025, we must consider the consequences of an America-First presidency under President-elect Trump and a Republican-controlled Congress. With confirmation hearings for his cabinet picks on the horizon, a significant shift in U.S. policy is imminent. Countries worldwide, particularly Canada, must prepare for an impending overhaul of economic and security relationships with the United States.
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Nov 8, 2024 | 
cigionline.org | Paul Samson |Horatio Morgan
As Canada braces itself for a new America-first presidency and Congress, friends and neighbours of the United States should prepare to face a dour mood in Washington, DC. A brusque upending of many current economic, security and other relationships is coming. It will be neither pleasant nor easy.
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Mar 4, 2024 | 
cigionline.org | E. Glen Weyl |Paul Samson
Please join us for a discussion on ⿻數位 Plurality with E. Glen Weyl. While digital technology threatens to tear our free and open societies apart through polarization, inequality, loneliness and fear, on a delicate, diverse and politically divided East Asian island things are different.
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Jan 25, 2024 | 
cigionline.org | Angela Mondou |Paul Samson
It’s decision time. Canada has declared its aspirations to be a global leader in artificial intelligence (AI), and now it’s time to lead, follow — or get out of the way. How we manage AI will be critical to the health of our democracy, society and economy. Given the central role AI is playing in driving economic prosperity and global competitiveness, and the fact that Canada is lagging well behind other nations with AI adoption, it is not in the country’s interest to sit on the sidelines.
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Jan 23, 2024 | 
theglobeandmail.com | Paul Samson
Open this photo in gallery:People take photos of an AI robot at the All In artificial intelligence conference in Montreal, on Sept. 27, 2023.Ryan Remiorz/The Canadian PressPlease log in to bookmark this story.Log InCreate Free AccountAngela Mondou is the chief executive of Technation and a member of the World Economic Forum’s AI Governance Alliance working group. Paul Samson is president of the Centre for International Governance Innovation. It’s decision time.
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Jan 10, 2024 | 
lugaresdenieve.com | Paul Samson
Un día de nieve, viento y frío en Les Angles el pasado 6 de enero, como corresponde en pleno invierno en un pueblo de los Pirineos. A las 4 de la tarde, con la estación de esquí cubriéndose de blanco por la nevada que caía desde hace horas, autoridades e invitados se congregaron frente a la nueva Mediateca. (Foto: Ivan Sanz Tusell)Este moderno edificio de cristal, madera y acero, con su interior luminoso y su arquitectura de montaña, se sitúa en el corazón del pueblo.
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Jan 4, 2024 | 
cigionline.org | Paul Samson |Constance De Leusse |Paul Fehlinger |Aaron Shull
Throughout history, technology has played a pivotal role in shaping human development, driving transformational successes such as the Agricultural Revolution and notable failures such as the development and repeated use of chemical weapons. In 2024, the diffusion of emerging technologies will continue to accelerate across the planet, and we have only a brief window of time to get ahead of the curve.
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Jan 3, 2024 | 
techpolicy.press | Paul Samson |Constance De Leusse |Paul Fehlinger |Aaron Shull
Paul Samson, Constance de Leusse, Paul Fehlinger, Aaron Shull / Jan 3, 2024Paul Samson is president and Aaron Shull is managing director and general counsel of the Centre for International Governance Innovation. Both of Project Liberty, Constance de Leusse is executive director and Paul Fehlinger is director of policy, governance innovation and impact.
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Dec 21, 2023 | 
cigionline.org | Paul Samson |Constance De Leusse |Paul Fehlinger |Aaron Shull
CIGI Policy Brief No. 181As the world grapples with rapid technological change that has the capacity to affect every aspect of human life, “responsible innovation” is key to ensuring that this transformation is shaped in a way that benefits society as a whole while minimizing risks.
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Dec 20, 2023 | 
cigionline.org | Dianna H. English |Robert Fay |Paul Samson |Aaron Shull
We asked: “What were the greatest global successes of 2023 and where does opportunity lie in 2024?”Dianna English, Director of Program ManagementLooking back at 2023, we see human rights violations and abuses continue to ricochet on- and offline, as we saw in last June’s violent attack at the University of Waterloo. Freedom House reported that global internet freedom declined for the thirteenth consecutive year.
