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From The Economist. Generative AI is the technology behind the wave of new online tools used by millions around the world. As the technology is ever more widely deployed, what are its current strengths and its weaknesses? 00:00 – What is generative AI? 00:46 – Breakthroughs and take-up of the technology 02:03 – Strengths 03:32…

From The Economist. Heatwaves are becoming more frequent, more intense and more deadly. But what is a heatwave, why are they so dangerous and how are they affected by climate change? 00:00 – What are heatwaves? 01:40 – How do heatwaves form? 05:28 – How heatwaves kill 08:40 – How to prepare for heatwaves 10:17…

From The Economist. After big wins in last year’s midterms, Ron DeSantis looked like Donald Trump’s main rival for the Republican presidential nomination. Since then, his popularity has fluctuated—can DeSantis still win? Sign up to The Economist’s daily newsletter: https://econ.st/3QAawvI Read more of our coverage on Ron DeSantis: https://econ.st/3N3HvK1 Why Florida is important to Ron…

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From The Economist. The financial revolution once promised by cryptocurrencies has been knocked off course by regulators and allegations of fraud. So what does the future hold for crypto? Cypherpunk stills and Eric Hughes interview under creative commons licence: https://econ.st/3Iijagn 00:00 – The crypto party is over 01:06 – The history 03:30 – What is…

From The Economist. For the first time in his 20-year term, President Erdogan faces a run-off in Turkey’s presidential election. Our Turkey correspondent, Piotr Zalewski, explains why the economy might be a deciding factor on voters’ minds. 00:00 – Turkey’s run-off elections 00:49 – High stakes 01:26 – Tactics 02:31 – The price of victory…

From The Economist. As America’s government hits the debt ceiling, US politics has become a multi-trillion dollar game of chicken. If neither side backs down, America could default on its debts for the first time in history, sparking global economic turmoil. What is the debt ceiling, and how can this crisis be resolved? Sign up…

From The Economist. Ever wonder how Kevin Kallaugher—The Economist’s resident cartoonist—comes up with his illustrations? Here our cameras capture KAL at work on the weekly cartoon as he talks about his approach to capturing one of the biggest concerns of the moment.

From The Economist. Hurricanes are among the most dangerous natural phenomena on earth, causing billions of dollars of damage and destroying lives every year. But what turns a peaceful patch of ocean into the planet’s most destructive force, and how is this process being affected by climate change? 00:00 – What are tropical cyclones? 00:46…

From The Economist. King Charles III is estimated to have around £600m in private wealth. In the lead-up to his coronation, The Economist explores where Britain’s royal family actually gets its money from. Sign up to The Economist’s daily newsletter: https://econ.st/3QAawvI To read more about Royal finances: https://econ.st/41b7J0B Watch: What to expect from King Charles…

From The Economist. With 25 Billboard Hot 100 number one hits to his name, Max Martin is effectively the king of pop music. We wanted to find the key to his success—with a little help from a lot of data. 00:00 – Behind the data 00:39 – Our dataset 01:53 – Was Max Martin right?…

From The Economist. With 25 Billboard Hot 100 number one hits to his name, Max Martin is effectively the king of pop music. We wanted to find the key to his success—with a little help from a lot of data. 00:00 – Behind the data 00:39 – Our dataset 01:53 – Was Max Martin right?…

From The Economist. Artificial intelligence is improving so fast that no one knows what it might be capable of. It brings huge opportunities, but also huge risks. Arjun Ramani, The Economist’s global business and economics correspondent, explains what could go wrong. 00:00 – How could AI go wrong? 01:12 – What are the risks? 03:11…

From The Economist. The outbreak of violence in Sudan isn’t an anomaly; the world’s civil wars are growing longer and deadlier. Robert Guest, The Economist’s deputy editor, explains why. 00:00 – Civil wars are getting longer 00:58 – Complexity 02:14 – Criminality 03:12 – Climate change 04:52 – The road to peace? Sign up to…

From The Economist. El Niño and La Niña are opposite states of one of Earth’s most important climate processes, the El Niño Southern Oscillation, or ENSO. It can lead to devastating weather events all over the world. But how does it work, what kinds of extreme weather does it cause and how is global warming…

From The Economist. Twenty five years ago the Good Friday Agreement brought peace to Northern Ireland. But while the treaty has saved thousands of lives, it has also resulted in a brittle and unstable government. Could this jeopardise the future of peace? 00:00 – The Good Friday Agreement then and now 02:49 – Northern Ireland’s…

From The Economist. Israel’s prime minister, Binyamin Netanyahu, has pressed pause on his power-grabbing judicial reforms. Now a strife-torn country has a chance to rethink. #israel #israelprotest 00:00 – Israel is in chaos 00:34 – Democracy is working in Israel 01:52 – Israel’s constitutional question 03:35 – The depth of division might undermine this opportunity…

From The Economist. With the arrival of generative AI chatbots, artificial intelligence no longer seems the preserve of science fiction. Now that the bots are talking back, what does it mean for the future of the internet—and our relationship with machines? #chatbot #chatgpt 00:00 – Chatbots are changing the internet 01:02 – How do chatbots…

From The Economist. Since the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank, American regulators have pulled out all the stops to protect depositors. But the scramble to ensure stability has exposed serious flaws in America’s banking architecture. What comes next? 00:00 – Silicon Valley Bank has collapsed 00:38 – What has happened? 02:07 – How have regulators…

From The Economist. Fertility rates are falling across the rich world, as more and more people are weighing up whether to have children. Raising them can be stressful and cost a fortune, but they might bring you a lot of joy. So all things considered, on International Women’s Day, is it worth having kids? #childcare…

From The Economist. America is spending trillions of dollars in an effort to make the country stronger, greener and richer. These are the three key things you need to know about the plan and its chances of success. 00:00 – A new green America 00:30 – Democrats are being ambitious 01:14 – Manufacturing will move…

From The Economist. The invasion of Ukraine left Russians with a stark choice: carry on as normal or make a stand against the war. But speaking out in Russia carries huge risks. How is the opposition managing to resist the regime – and at what personal cost? 00:00 – One year on 01:37 – The…

From The Economist. Nigeria’s youth are fighting for a better, cleaner government. What can this political awakening tell us about the state of democracy across Africa? 00:00 – Why Nigeria matters 01:06 – Nigeria’s security crisis 03:42 – How corruption threatens Nigeria’s democracy 05:26 – How young Nigerians are driving change 11:31 – Youth protests…

From The Economist. Climate change could force hundreds of millions to flee their homes in the coming years. What can countries do to prepare for this mass migration? Film supported by @mishcondereya 00:00 – Climate migration is on the rise 01:06 – How Louisiana is relocating its flood-victims 03:55 – How ‘managed retreat’ can resolve…

From The Economist. As carbon emissions change the chemistry of the seas, ocean acidification threatens marine life and human livelihoods. How worried should you be about climate change’s so-called “evil twin”? Film supported by @NipponFoundationPR 00:00 The other carbon problem 00:50 How does the ocean’s deepest point reveal its past? 02:55 Why are baby oysters…

From The Economist. Dark matter and dark energy dominate our universe. They’re both highly mysterious, invisible and difficult to detect. So what are they, and how do we know they even exist? 00:00 – What is the universe made of? 01:53 – What is dark matter? 05:32 – What is dark energy? 08:54 – The…

From The Economist. Many people in the rich world are feeling the pinch, particularly in its poorest regions. As the cost of living rises, how can such “left behind” areas be made richer? Film supported by @mishcondereya 00:00 – How can rich countries address regional inequality? 01:10 – How did regional inequality emerge? 04:45 –…