Europe’s Approach to Regulate AI Seen as Too Hasty for US Media Fellowship The EU’s draft law on AI regulation leaves key questions unanswered, US policymakers say. By Gopal Ratnam
EU action on data-sharing for smart devices raises concerns Media Fellowship Trade groups and legal experts seek clarity on whether transferring data would hurt trade secrets or collide with privacy rules By Gopal Ratnam
The Rise and Sudden Fall of the Arctic Council Media Fellowship Brett Simpson went to Norway to report on the Arctic Council - and how it's faring without Russian participation. With vital science on the line, what will it look like in the future? By Brett Simpson
Choosing to stay in Poland to wait out the war Media Fellowship Poland has welcomed fleeing Ukrainians. But a cold winter, rising inflation, and minimal financial support from the government could strain the system. By Cristina Maza
North Carolina Trees Are Feeding Europe’s ‘Clean Energy’ Revolution Media Fellowship Scientists and environmental activists have raised concerns about the carbon benefit of burning wood pellets for power. But the industry churning them out in North Carolina has continued to grow. By Melba Newsome
In Poland, refugees confront tough choices as the school year starts Media Fellowship “Everyone is traumatized,” one teacher told National Journal after students returned to the classroom this fall. By Cristina Maza
An activist from eastern Ukraine reveals how Russia’s violence shaped her life Media Fellowship “You cannot take democracy for granted,” Maria Kurinna tells National Journal in Warsaw. By Cristina Maza
A small town with a storied history welcomes refugees Media Fellowship A Polish town home to just 200 people has taken in around 100 Ukrainians fleeing Russia’s invasion of their country, providing a haven for those escaping the attack by a violent, oppressive regime. By Cristina Maza
On the border, war leads to reconciliation Media Fellowship Russian President Vladimir Putin’s war is transforming the once-strained relationship between Poles and Ukrainians. By Cristina Maza
Poland Poses The Next Test For Global Democracy — Along The World’s Most Dangerous Border Media Fellowship An election this fall will determine whether the crucial U.S. ally remains democratic or slides into autocracy, risking instability and more chaos in Europe. By Akbar Shahid Ahmed