G7 leaders should shape technology with trust
Canada will host the G7 summit in less than a month. G7 leaders will come together not only to provide global leadership on the urgent issues of the day like Ukraine and Gaza, but also to look forward and act. The June 15-17 summit takes place at a moment of high geopolitical upheaval. In parallel, […]
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