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Liberal democracy was once a radical force. It challenged monarchies, expanded political rights and, at its most successful, helped deliver rising wages and shared prosperity. So how did it become associated with an establishment that growing numbers of voters have turned against ...  Show more

Trade has shaped human civilisation for thousands of years. From the copper used in Mesopotamian ploughs to the silicon inside our smartphones, vast networks have evolved to move the materials and products on which modern life depends. Yet much of this system remains invisible, o ...  Show more

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"This is going to be the most transformational moment, not just in technology, but in culture and politics of all of our lifetimes."

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Today's episode marks the return of our 'AI Futures' series, where we explore what AI means for the future of our society and species with a more academic caliber of guests. Today's guest is Mark Surman, President and Executive Director of the Mozilla Foundation. Mark joins Em ...

For the next four Tuesdays, Verge senior reporter Ashley Carman will explore how artificial intelligence and machine learning are shaping the future of a variety of industries. In this episode, Ashley explores the wild world of AI writing and storytelling to find out if her job i ...  Show more

In this first episode of ourselves five-part series on AI, the FT’s innovation editor and host John Thornhill talks to some of the biggest names in AI research including the CEO of Google's DeepMind Demis Hassabis. He explores some of the latest innovations and asks a core que ...