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As artificial intelligence is poised to change business, politics and science, explore the consequences with our editors. Will the technology destroy jobs or make them more fulfilling? Can it uncover new aspects of the world that have eluded the human mind, to improve people’s lives? And will elections be swamped in misinformation or can AI be used to weed out the mistruths? Join us for an in-depth, visionary-yet-pragmatic look at what AI means for society—and how you can be ready for it. To ask our speakers a question, please fill out this form.

Ukrainian drones are attacking Moscow and Russia's military. Russia is pounding Ukrainian cities, as Vladimir Putin appears to consolidate power by dispatching the disloyal. Join our editors and ask questions as they discuss the implications of a summer of fighting, the progress of Ukraine’s counter-offensive and how Mr Putin’s hold on power is changing. Please submit your questions in advance at: economist.com/askthepanel

As Ukraine’s counter-offensive continues, the authority of Vladimir Putin was undermined by a rift with the paramilitary Wagner Group. What does the dissent mean for Russia and the war? Join our editor-in-chief, Zanny Minton Beddoes; deputy editor, Edward Carr; defence editor, Shashank Joshi; and Russia and eastern Europe editor, Arkady Ostrovsky to discuss the situation in the Kremlin, the West’s response and potential NATO security guarantees for Ukraine. There will be the opportunity to ask questions during the live event. You can also submit them in advance to [email protected].

After enduring months of brutal attacks, Ukraine forces have begun ground assaults on Russian positions in the south-east of the country. How prepared is Ukraine for a sustained offensive? Can Russia defend its positions? What is the impact of the humanitarian crisis following the Kakhovka dam collapse? And what additional military assistance from the West is needed? Join our editor-in-chief, Zanny Minton Beddoes; deputy editor, Edward Carr; defence editor, Shashank Joshi; and Russia and eastern Europe editor, Arkady Ostrovsky to discuss the war’s latest phase. There will be a chance to ask questions during the live event.

As money becomes digital, new opportunities and problems emerge, from the speed of transactions to the risks of sudden, massive disruptions in banking and the economy. How can society balance innovation with safety? Our finance editors will discuss how business and consumers will be affected, what regulations are needed and what is to cheer—and fear. They will also explore the lessons of the crypto crash, the future of e-currencies and “gov-coins”, and bank runs in the digital era. There will be the opportunity to ask questions throughout this subscriber-only event.

Can humanity harness the benefits of artificial intelligence—without being destroyed by it? So called “foundation models” like large language models (LLMs) underpin the latest wave of AI technology, and are built into services like OpenAI’s ChatGPT. We’ll explore how LLMs work and what their limits are, and ask how society can use AI safely. Discover who’s developing and controlling these models and what may be the cultural and political impacts. Join our editors and correspondents to analyse the critical issues in the rise of AI. There will be a chance to submit questions.

As Israel celebrates its 75th anniversary, its political system is in crisis. What does recent turmoil mean for the country’s future? Our editors discuss Israel’s competing factions, modern Zionism, shifting relationships with foreign governments and new forces that will shape the country. They will also explore the effects of changing demographics, the growing ultra-Orthodox community and the easing of external pressures on Israel, which may exacerbate fractures within it. There will be the opportunity to ask questions throughout this subscriber-only event.

More than a year after Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine, how has the war reshaped global political alliances? Join our editors for a discussion of the deepening partnership between China and Russia and for prescient perspectives on the changing geopolitical order. There will be the opportunity to ask questions throughout the session.