Amar Diwakar

Amar Diwakar is an independent writer and researcher. He has written for Al Jazeera English, The Boston Globe, In These Times, and other publications.

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Remembering Idris Talha Kartav, Türkiye's ambassador to the world

One of the victims of the tragic February 6 quakes, some of Idris’s closest friends weigh in on the legacy of a Turkish personality who flourished in China.

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Remembering Idris Talha Kartav, Türkiye's ambassador to the world

The world in music: Top 10 albums of 2022

Sudanese tambo-guitar grooves, strident Afghan street music and dubbed-out folk from Northern Japan were among this year's sonic highlights from around the globe.

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The world in music: Top 10 albums of 2022

Türkiye to align blockchain growth with its 'result-oriented' work culture

TRT World spoke with the AK Party Deputy Chairman during the government’s blockchain summit at Istanbul University, which focused on how Türkiye can harness blockchain technology.

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Türkiye to align blockchain growth with its 'result-oriented' work culture

‘Crypto voters’: Can they influence US elections?

A number of US politicians are considering whether a stance on digital assets could win votes, as the crypto lobby’s footprint grows in Washington.

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‘Crypto voters’: Can they influence US elections?

Students threw big surprises at Teknofest

A drone that puts out fires, a vehicle that can detect objects underwater and a methane monitoring robot were some of the projects showcased at this year’s Teknofest in Samsun.

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Students threw big surprises at Teknofest

Selcuk Bayraktar: Türkiye transforming to a ‘technology-developing nation’

Speaking to TRT World at the fifth Teknofest, the Baykar chairman and CTO described the showcase of Türkiye’s first unmanned fighter aircraft as a ‘dream’ twenty years in the making.

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Selcuk Bayraktar: Türkiye transforming to a ‘technology-developing nation’

Can an invention enabled by artificial intelligence be patented?

Courts around the world have ruled that AI cannot invent things – only a human can. But some experts argue that intellectual property law will need to reckon with AI sooner than later.

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Can an invention enabled by artificial intelligence be patented?

Can an AI-led Danish party usher in an age of algorithmic politics?

With a policy platform generated by artificial intelligence, The Synthetic Party hopes to stand in Denmark’s general election in 2023.

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Can an AI-led Danish party usher in an age of algorithmic politics?

US intelligence is going big on countering China. Will it succeed?

For years, the US intelligence community has dedicated resources to countering the threat of terrorism. Pivoting to Beijing won't be easy.

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US intelligence is going big on countering China. Will it succeed?

Windblown beans offer emissions-free coffee

An increasing number of businesses are turning to wind-powered sailboats to provide decarbonised transportation – and greener coffee.

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Windblown beans offer emissions-free coffee