Observers are increasingly sounding the alarm about artificial intelligence-driven military decision-making systems (AIMDS). AIMDS are instruments that employ AI methods to evaluate data, offer ...

“Outside the Box” is Fair Observer’s regular column dedicated to exploring the world of artificial intelligence, which has already become part of our everyday experience, whether we notice it or not.

In June, citizens across Europe went to the polls to elect a new European Parliament. Many analysts had warned of a sharp right-wing turn in voting ahead of the elections, but the reality was less ...

The Quadrilateral Security Dialogue between Japan, the US, Australia and India, commonly known as the Quad, has evolved significantly since its inception in 2004. Initially formed as a response to the ...

Imagine cleaning out your basement, finding what appears to be a charming but unremarkable painting, then scratching its surface to discover a Frida Kahlo self-portrait beneath. In 2012, Taylor Swift ...

When I was younger, I never considered myself a reader until — at 12 years old — I picked up a copy of Percy Jackson and The Olympians: The Lightning Thief off of a library shelf at school. My nose ...

In July, the Earth experienced the hottest days in recorded history, with the record set on July 22 at 17.16°C (62.89°F). On average, the Earth is now 1.35°C (2.43°F) hotter than pre-industrial times.

Today, the UN General Assembly is scheduled to debate and vote on a resolution calling on Israel to end “its unlawful presence in the Occupied Palestinian Territory” within six months. Given that the ...

[This piece is a continuation of a multi-part series. You can read Part 1 and Part 2 here.] The support of the Brazilian militias and the Neo-Pentecostal churches may have guaranteed Brazilian ...

In the latter half of the 20th century, the legacies of abstract expressionism and conceptual art dominated the art world. Abstract expressionism was known for its hot, emotional and sensuous ...

The primary aim of all education, he said, is or should be character building. In a letter to his son Manilal, written from Volksrust prison in 1909, Gandhi wrote, ‘Education does not mean a knowledge ...

In 2023, India reformed its colonial-era criminal legislation. The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS, 2023) was introduced in place of the Indian Penal Code (IPC, 1860) of 1860. The Bharatiya Nagarik ...