Capital gained: a grim turn in Darfur

"The Intelligence" podcast episode covers multiple global issues. First, it discusses the escalating violence and humanitarian crisis in El Fasher, Sudan, focusing on the siege by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and the dire consequences for civilians, drawing parallels to the Darfur crisis two decades prior and lamenting the muted international response. Next, the podcast explores how artificial intelligence (AI) could potentially reduce information asymmetry and combat the "rip-off economy" by empowering consumers with better information and negotiation tools, while also cautioning about the potential for AI to be manipulated or create new forms of unfairness. Finally, the episode examines the declining response rates to surveys in Britain, considering the implications for data-driven decision-making and reflecting on the historical role and impact of questionnaires.