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TV News & Videos

December 14, 2024

Techno-Confucianism: A New Cold War? A conversion with Gita Wirjawan

Does the world feel on edge? Olaf Groth argues we’ve overcome similar challenges in the past. In this episode, he delves into how thoughtful policymaking, rather than reckless innovation, can help us navigate our fragile global systems. Covering politics, economics, and technology across the US, China, Europe, Southeast Asia, and India, this conversation sheds light on a world in transition.

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Artificial Intelligence Creating and Spreading Election Disinformation

October 31, 2024

Artificial Intelligence Creating and Spreading Election Disinformation

With less than two weeks until the election, Anne Makovec examines election disinformation and A.I.'s role in spreading it. She also covers Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump's campaign efforts.

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Olaf Groth and Mark Nitzberg on Gov. Newsom signed laws targeting AI-generated election deepfakes.

September 19, 2024

Olaf Groth and Mark Nitzberg on Gov. Newsom signed laws targeting AI-generated election deepfakes.

Gov. Gavin Newsom signed three bills Tuesday to crack down on the use of AI to create false images or videos in political ads ahead of the election.

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Insights from Dr. Olaf Groth: AI and Election Cybersecurity Concerns

August 13, 2024

Insights from Dr. Olaf Groth: AI and Election Cybersecurity Concerns

CBS News Bay Area anchor Elizabeth Cook interviews UC Berkeley Haas School of Business professor Olaf Groth, PhD, on how AI might influence election security, raising concerns about potential cyber threats.

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Articles & Press Releases

April 9, 2024

Cambrian Futures Receives Fifth Data-Privacy Patent, Announces Distinguished Board of Advisers

Cambrian Futures & Labs received its fifth U.S. patent for a data privacy platform designed to control and monetize data access transparently. Amidst rising data privacy concerns and legislation interest, this innovation aims to balance data utilization for growth with ensuring creators' data ownership and privacy. Additionally, Cambrian announced a distinguished Board of Advisers to guide its strategy in the emerging-tech economy.

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February 9, 2024

Wie sich Unternehmen an die neue Realität anpassen müssen

Fortschritte im Bereich der künstlichen Intelligenz und der Halbleiterbereiche erfordern ein neues Denken und neue strategische Fähigkeiten.

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October 11, 2023

Hollywood’s victory can help everyday people profit from their data

Olaf discussed how the agreement between the Hollywood studios and the Writers Guild establishes a precedent for protecting human creativity in an era dominated by artificial intelligence (AI).

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September 29, 2023

What’s next for Vietnam-US Comprehensive Strategic Partnership?

A concise commentary on last week's signing of the new US-Vietnam Comprehensive Strategic Partnership by our Cambrian Futures Sr. Adviser, Burkhard Schrage at RMIT University Vietnam in Saigon.

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