AI’s Environmental Impact Under Scrutiny: A Call for Responsible Innovation
As artificial intelligence (AI) rapidly transforms industries, from healthcare and finance to education and defense, the question of its environmental impact is no longer...
Why the Global South Trusts AI—and What the World Can Learn from It
In a time of rising skepticism toward artificial intelligence (AI) in the developed world, the Global South presents a surprising counter-narrative: trust in AI...
AI Isn’t the Problem—Lack of Ethics Is
Artificial intelligence (AI) is the new hot thing in technology, however, it can implicate both positive and negative outcomes for society. Artificial intelligence (AI)...
From Connectivity to Capacity: Building Inclusive AI Ecosystems in the Global South
China's recent strides in rural artificial intelligence (AI) adoption are offering powerful insights for countries across the Global South. In once-isolated agricultural regions, Chinese...
Harvesting Algorithms: Can AI Cultivate China’s Food Security Future?
China's food security has long been a top priority for the government. As the country grapples with shifting geopolitical tensions, climate change, and domestic...
“Ghibli-fication” and AI Creativity: Protecting Digital IP Rights in the AI Era
The recent surge of AI-generated content mimicking the iconic style of Studio Ghibli—known popularly as "Ghibli-fication"—highlights critical discussions on digital intellectual property (IP). While...
The Multifaceted Dilemma of TikTok
In an era where digital connectivity and algorithmic curation dominate daily life, TikTok has emerged as a cultural behemoth, captivating over a billion users...
AI Literacy Framework for the Global South: From Margins to Momentum
There was a time when the Global South stood on the sidelines of the digital revolution—watching from a distance as Artificial Intelligence transformed industries,...
DeepSeek’s Censorship Controversy: A Global Shake-Up in AI Development
In January 2025, the release of DeepSeek, a Chinese-developed AI chatbot, sent shockwaves through the global tech community, especially in the U.S. DeepSeek, developed...
Manus AI and the Governance Gap: Will the Global South Be Left Behind?
On March 6, 2025, Monica.im, a Chinese AI company, launched Manus, an autonomous artificial intelligence (AI) agent with the ability to think and act...