
Maya Plentz is the founder and chief editor of THE BRIEF, a weekly newsletter with exclusive interviews and analysis focusing on tech policy, and the global digital economy. She has over two decades of experience in the news media sector. Her work has aired at UN Radio, BBC World, RFI and Bloomberg TV.During her tenure as a producer and presenter at Bloomberg TV in New York, she covered Google, Mi... more
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 109 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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I interviewed Bourhan Yassin, CEO of Rainforest Connection, a company that applies AI to acoustics for data insights to better inform conservation, preserve biodiversity, and protect the rainforests from illegal logging. They are currently working in... more
What does it take to become a UN humanitarian work?
We interviewed Hovig Etyemezian, Head of Innovation at UNHCR, the UN Agency for Refugees to find out about his journey and how working in the field, in the frontlines, managing refugee camps logis... more
Interview with Mark Manly, head of donor relations and resource mobilisation at the United Nations Refugee Agency (UNHCR).
The UNHCR focuses on providing international protection and solutions for refugees, internally displaced people, and preventin... more
Seeking Common Ground in a World of Rivalry
The organization led by Justin Vaisse, historian and diplomat, is supported by the French government and private sector sponsors, including Microsoft.
There will be panels with AI companies and how they ... more
UN Secretary General Calls for a Global AI Regulatory Agency
These last couple of days have been quite busy on issues of AI and emerging tech governance at the UN and its agencies. We had the IGF meeting in Geneva with Maria Ressa and Vint Cerf, AI... more
Interview with Brazilian Diplomat Camila Olsen on Promoting Brazil Abroad and Attracting FDI
Interview with Camila Olsen, Head of Trade, Investment, Agriculture and Energy Section at the Brazilian Embassy in Copenhagen
Today I interviewed the Braz... more
The UN Universal Declaration of Human Rights and many other international human rights treaties state that the right to housing under international human rights law is the right to live in peace, security and dignity.
The violation of the right to h... more
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Josef Aschbacher, European Space Agency Director-General, on COP28 and the Agreement With UNEP to Monitor Climate Change
Getting things done at COP28: Watch my interview with the European Space Agency Director-General Josef ... more










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The content primarily focuses on global digital economy and technology policy, featuring interviews with prominent figures in policy, technology, and humanitarian efforts. The discussions reveal insights into various pressing global issues like climate change, internet governance, humanitarian crises, and the role of technology in solving these challenges. Episodes often highlight organizations such as the UNHCR and the Paris Peace Forum, showcasing both problems and innovative solutions concerning sustainability, human rights, and international collaboration. The approach is informative and timely, aiming to address the intersection of technology, policy, and global impact, making it a valuable resource for professionals and enthusiasts in... more
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