Tech & Innovation
Trump 2.0 and AI: What’s at Stake for the Indo-Pacific and the Quad?
Authors: Abhivardhan and Genevieve Donnellon-May
The recent Trump administration memorandums (M-25-21 and M-25-22) highlight a strategic continuity in US artificial intelligence (AI) policy, one that extends beyond...
The Dynamics of Semiconductor Competition in East Asia
This article discusses the dynamics of competition within the semiconductor industry in East Asia through the lens of international political economy. In today's digital...
Training AI with Silence: What the Global South Can Teach the Algorithm
In most of the world, artificial intelligence is taught to listen to noise.
It consumes millions of voices, scrolls endlessly through conversations, headlines, reactions, ratings....
Trump, Musk, and the Digital Politics of Today: Technology as a Tool of Power
In this age, technology is no longer a neutral tool like it was in the past. It has now transformed into a new tool...
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...