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The Global AI Race
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Jul
28
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Lindsay Gorman, Alvin Wang Graylin, and V.S. Subrahmanian examine the race between the United States and China over artificial intelligence—who's ahead, how their visions for the technology diverge, and what the outcome means for the world.
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The Quantum Governance Gap: Security, Trust, and Who Sets the Rules
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Aug
4
Ana Miyares Photography
Inside the EL Program: Alumni and Prospective Applicants August Happy Hour
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Council events explore diverse perspectives on global issues and put our audiences, in Chicago and online, at the heart of important conversations with global leaders, influencers, and changemakers. 

 

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Deepen Your Understanding

Expand your worldview with expert insights and diverse perspectives. Our events connect you with those at the forefront, giving you the context and knowledge to navigate an ever-changing world.

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Bring Your Voice

Ask thoughtful questions, challenge ideas, and exchange perspectives with the speakers on our stage. At the Council, discussions are interactive, and your voice helps shape the global future.

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Expand Your Network

Council event attendees are interested and invested in the world around us. Meet new people, exchange ideas, and build meaningful connections with your globally-conscious peers.

[The Council] is a unique, outstanding opportunity to learn about US/global relations and participate in the future of our country. Few cities, if any, can offer such mind-expanding experiences to all its citizens.”

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Local Voices, National Debate: How Chicagoland Views Immigration
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Craig Kafura, Michele Kenfack, Beatriz Ponce de León, and Juliana Kerr discuss new Chicago Council survey data on immigration attitudes in the Chicago area and what local opinion tells us about one of America's most debated issues.
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Inside Iran: How the War May Shape the Country's Political Future
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Balancing Act: Austan Goolsbee on the Federal Reserve and the Economy
PAST EVENT VIDEO Global Economy Dialogue Series

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