Starlink’s Role in Iran’s Internet Crackdown
Iran's crackdown on dissent is a major challenge for Elon Musk's Starlink, which has provided crucial support during internet blackouts, particularly since its launch...
China’s AI ambitions meet the politics of global supply chains
The US military operation against the Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has exacerbated the already strained US relationship with Latin America, with far-reaching implications beyond...
U.S. Greenlights Nvidia AI Chip Exports to China in Major Policy Shift
The Trump administration has formally approved the export of Nvidia’s H200 artificial intelligence chips to China, marking a significant shift in U.S. technology export...
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...