156 - AI’s Global Tug-of-War: Ethics, Economics, and Emerging Alliances

156 - AI's Global Tug-of-War: Ethics, Economics, and Emerging Alliances 2026-02-20 Explore the latest developments in AI governance and education, as Johns Hopkins launches a fellowship to train ethically minded AI practitioners. Discover the Federal Reserve's internal debate on AI's economic impact, and delve into the geopolitical tensions highlighted at the India AI Impact Summit. With Microsoft's $50 billion investment in the Global South, the future of AI adoption and its global implications are at a critical juncture. Sources: https://hub.jhu.edu/2026/02/19/data-science-for-social-good-fellowship-gov-ex/ https://www.scotsmanguide.com/news/fed-officials-at-odds-over-ais-impacts-on-monetary-policy/ https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/feb/19/emmanuel-macron-eu-ai-rules-child-safety-digital-abuse https://dig.watch/updates/guterres-un-india-ai-summit https://aibusiness.com/ai-policy/microsoft-to-invest-50b-in-ai-push-in-global-south