Colm Williams

John McDermott, Chief Africa correspondent for The Economist, shares chilling updates from Darfur, detailing the capture of El Fasher by paramilitary forces and the rise in reported atrocities. Colm Williams, Senior economics writer, discusses how generative AI can empower consumers by closing the information gap in various industries, potentially ending the 'rip-off economy'. Catherine Nixey, Culture correspondent, reflects on the historical significance of questionnaires and their decline in modern society, exploring implications for understanding human experience.

John McDermott, Chief Africa correspondent at The Economist, provides harrowing insights on the recent takeover of El Fasher by the Rapid Support Forces, highlighting alarming mass killings reminiscent of past atrocities in Darfur. Colm Williams, Senior economics writer, discusses how generative AI is transforming the consumer landscape by reducing information asymmetries, potentially dismantling ripoff industries. They also touch on AI's ability to enhance negotiation outcomes, while cautioning about the risks of misuse and errors in AI technologies.