Asia’s AI Ambitions: Progress Without Control
Across Asia, governments are pouring billions into artificial intelligence, viewing technological advancement as a path to strategic autonomy and economic resilience. Yet, with massive...
Generative AI for the Long Game: A New Governance Model for the Global South
In the bustling democracies of the Global South, a dangerous pattern has quietly solidified. Leaders, driven by the relentless ticking clock of election cycles,...
Technology – Mind – Health
Ladies and gentlemen, distinguished colleagues, dear friends,
It is a pleasure and an honor to join this important gathering devoted to the intersection of technology,...
From Cold War to Code War: Humanising AI Governance
Artificial intelligence is no longer a futuristic abstraction. It is here, quietly reorganizing economies, governance systems, and the meaning of human relevance. From predictive...
Why Digital Democracy Breaks in the Global South: From “Shaming” Dashboards to Harmony Radars
In her seminal work Digital Democracy, Analogue Politics, Nanjala Nyabola diagnosed a fatal flaw of the digital age: we are attempting to impose digital...
San Francisco Outage Reveals a Critical Gap in Robotaxi Readiness
A recent power outage in San Francisco caused significant traffic disruptions, with Waymo's robotaxis stalling at intersections due to non-working traffic signals. The outage,...
The AI Boom’s Dirty Secret: Reviving Polluting ‘Peaker’ Plants
In Chicago's Pilsen neighborhood, the aging Fisk power plant, owned by NRG Energy, was set to retire next year. However, rising electricity demands from...
AI, Robotics and Us – E-Book Launch
As 2025 nears its end, many of us pause to reflect on the year’s achievements, milestones, and challenges. Among them, one milestone stands out...
How TikTok’s Algorithm Knows You Better Than You Do
The content recommendation algorithm behind TikTok is under scrutiny after its owner, ByteDance, formed a joint venture with American and global investors, including Oracle,...
Qatar’s Energy Advantage Powers Its AI Push in the Gulf
Qatar is trying to catch up in the artificial intelligence (AI) race in the Gulf, relying on its low-cost energy and financial resources. The...