White House Task Force to Assess AI Risks

A new U.S. government task force will assess the risks and opportunities of artificial intelligence and examine the federal government’s responsibility. Its formation reflects growing concern about cybersecurity, biological threats

Shipping Gets More Expensive in the Drone Era:

Key Takeaway The Financial Times reported on 6 October that merchant fleet operators are strengthening protective measures as attacks on commercial shipping become more frequent. The economic story extends well

Banks Are Returning to Branches

Key Takeaway Some large international banks are expanding or redesigning their branches as routine banking moves to mobile apps. For Georgia, the practical question is how a physical network can

Georgia’s Lari Deposit Boom

Why households and businesses are holding more money in the national currency BTUAI Research  •  September 2026  •  Tbilisi Key metric July 2026 Total deposits GEL 73.9bn Lari deposits GEL