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• We need a new Bismarck to tame the machines - FT.com

  "question haunting democratic politics everywhere is whether elected governments can control the cyclone of technological change sweeping through their societies. Democracy comes under threat if technological disruption means that public policy no longer has any leverage on job creation. Democracy is also in danger if digital technologies give states powers of total surveillance. "

  tags: technology politics civilrights civilliberties unitedstates europe

• UAE develops delivery drones to improve government services | The National

  "Aerial drones could be used to deliver vital documents and medicines within a year. Two prototypes of the small, unmanned craft were unveiled at the Government Summit on Monday."

  tags: drones uae abudhabi government dubai

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