[ISAFIS Newsletter #12] The Wildest Economic Gamble Unfolds in Argentina’s Shock Therapy

Written by: Natalie Grace Sierra Adi Staff of Research and Development Image 1. Javier Milei delivers his first presidential speech from the steps of Congress.Source:  Luis Robayo/AFP “There is no alternative to shock treatment,” Argentine President Javier Milei declared in his inauguration speech in December 2023, signaling the start of what Read more

[ISAFIS Newsletter #11] “Aura Farming” Goes Global: Indonesia’s Government Turns Viral Kid Into PR Mascot While Ignoring Real Issues

Written by: Fatimah Azzahra Staff of Research and Development What happens when an 11-year-old dancing on a racing boat becomes more famous than his country’s leaders? This happened to Rayyan Arkan Dikha, also known as “the aura farming boy”, whose effortless moves atop a pacu jalur canoe went viral. Suddenly, Read more

[ISAFIS Newsletter #8] OpenAI vs. The New York Times: Copyright Clash Turns to Debates on User Privacy

Written by: Pelangi Retta Gyani Sihombing Staff of Research and Development What started as a legal fight over journalism and artificial intelligence has now entered a deeper realm: user privacy. The New York Times (henceforth abbreviated as NYT)’ copyright lawsuit against OpenAI has escalated into a battle over whether OpenAI Read more