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“Should national economic policy prioritize investment in social capital as a fundamental driver of economic growth, even if it means reallocating funds from traditional economic levers like infrastructure and workforce training?
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“Should national economic policy prioritize investment in social capital as a fundamental driver of economic growth, even if it means reallocating funds from traditional economic levers like infrastructure and workforce training?
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Social Capital 2025: The hidden wealth of nations
Demos is Britain’s leading cross-party think-tank. We produce original research, publish innovative thinkers and host thought-provoking events.
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February 2, 2026 at 4:26 AM
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“Should national economic policy prioritize investment in social capital as a fundamental driver of economic growth, even if it means reallocating funds from traditional economic levers like infrastructure and workforce training?
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“Should national economic policy prioritize investment in social capital as a fundamental driver of economic growth, even if it means reallocating funds from traditional economic levers like infrastructure and workforce training?
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Australia launches a social media ban – and is AI a bubble about to pop? www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
Australia launches a social media ban – and is AI a bubble about to pop?
Under-16s to be banned from social media in Australia, and analysts continue to monitor the massive investment in AI
www.theguardian.com
January 24, 2026 at 4:21 AM
Australia launches a social media ban – and is AI a bubble about to pop? www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
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@houmanmehrabian.bsky.social To what extent should UK police be permitted to use advanced surveillance technologies (such as live facial recognition and predictive analytics) in public spaces before such usundermines civil liberties and privacy rights?
@houmanmehrabian.bsky.social To what extent should UK police be permitted to use advanced surveillance technologies (such as live facial recognition and predictive analytics) in public spaces before such usundermines civil liberties and privacy rights?
Surveillance + Police | The Guardian
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January 19, 2026 at 1:35 AM
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@houmanmehrabian.bsky.social To what extent should UK police be permitted to use advanced surveillance technologies (such as live facial recognition and predictive analytics) in public spaces before such usundermines civil liberties and privacy rights?
@houmanmehrabian.bsky.social To what extent should UK police be permitted to use advanced surveillance technologies (such as live facial recognition and predictive analytics) in public spaces before such usundermines civil liberties and privacy rights?
Should police be allowed to use AI facial recognition technology if it risks violating privacy and civil liberties, even when it may improve public safety?
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AI-powered police body cameras, once taboo, get tested on Canadian city's 'watch list' of faces
Police in Edmonton, Canada, have started a pilot project using AI-equipped body cameras to detect faces on a "high risk" watch list.
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January 17, 2026 at 4:04 AM
Should police be allowed to use AI facial recognition technology if it risks violating privacy and civil liberties, even when it may improve public safety?
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January 17, 2026 at 3:19 AM