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Globalization

The Equal Rights Center vs. Meta: The Overlooked Tech Case That Could Change Everything

In July, a court in Washington, D.C., issued a ruling on algorithmic accountability, challenging racial segregation on Meta platforms such as Facebook and Instagram. The case Equal Rights Center v. Meta alleges that Meta’s algorithms discriminate by showing ads in a biased manner based on race, gender, and age. This case sets a precedent for using state civil rights and consumer protection laws to combat discrimination in the age of artificial intelligence.

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Un sitio de construcción parado con banderas de la UE y un ritmo lento.
Globalization

A Year After the Draghi Report: The EU in Crisis

The Draghi Report, a year later, does not influence the EU’s strategic decisions. Despite identifying the need for a coordinated relaunch of public and private investment, the EU remains trapped by structural problems. There are discrepancies in the application of its recommendations, highlighting the insistence on adopting the US development model. Despite pointing out the importance of saving the European social model, the EU fails to exploit its growth potential.

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Un mapa del mundo destaca las variaciones regionales en la venta de equipo militar a nivel global.
Globalization

Exploring Global US Foreign Military Sales Since 2008: A Comprehensive Dataset Analysis

The article presents a new set of data on US Foreign Military Sales since 2008, analyzing global trends in volumes and types of equipment, highlighting purchasing countries, specific equipment, financial values, associated contractors, and additional services. The FMS program is explored as the primary instrument for transferring military equipment abroad. Military sales in Europe, the Middle East, Asia, the Americas, and Africa are examined, detailing the sale of high-value equipment.

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Los gráficos y mapas ilustran la fragmentación del sistema de pensiones de la UE.
Globalization

The Real Barrier to EU Capital Market Integration: Unreformed Pension Systems

The integration of the EU’s capital markets is hindered by unreformed pension systems, which face unfunded high debts. Reforming these systems is crucial for the long-term fiscal solvency of EU countries. The lack of harmonization in pension systems prevents the integration of capital markets and highlights the importance of pension funds in the development of financial markets.

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