Who Will Oversee Global Intellectual Property Protections?

Photograph by Nathaniel St. Clair Amid the military posturing, economic sanctions, and political power struggles shaping the U.S.-China rivalry, intellectual property (IP) disputes remain a major battleground. In January 2025, Chinese company DeepSeek’s latest AI model helped wipe $1 trillion off the U.S. stock market by demonstrating how open-sourced collaboration—refining publicly available AI technology—can rival…

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Senegal Intensifies Battle Against Counterfeit Currency, Seizing Over 2 Billion CFA Francs

Senegalese authorities have intensified efforts to combat financial crimes with the recent seizure of more than 2 billion CFA francs in counterfeit notes. This operation marks a significant step in strengthening the country’s financial security. Two suspects were arrested in possession of the counterfeit money and are currently in police custody as investigations continue. Authorities…

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