Science & Technology
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,...
The AI Chip Arms Race: How China Built Its Own “Manhattan Project”
In a high-security laboratory in Shenzhen, China, scientists have developed a prototype machine capable of producing advanced semiconductor chips crucial for technologies such as...
Exploring Technology, Mind, and Health with Global Academy
The Technology Mind Health half-day summit, hosted by the Global Academy for Future Governance (GAFG) and its partners, brought together interdisciplinary leaders, researchers, and...
From Probability to Possibility: The Algorithm of Aspire in a Fragmenting Global Order
We enter this moment in history with a world order that is no longer merely shifting—it is fragmenting. Institutions that once claimed universality are...
Why Small Language Models Are the Real Path to Digital Sovereignty in the Global South
Beyond the Illusion of Sovereignty
Across the Global South, governments find themselves pulled into the race to build national large language models (LLMs). These efforts...
Banning Kids from Social Media: A Global Push
Around the world, governments are moving to restrict children’s access to social media as concerns over online harm grow louder. Australia’s decision to become...
Indigenous Communities in the Digital Era: Threatened or Empowered?
In this era of digital convenience, indigenous communities are in a rather confusing position. Technology opens many doors of opportunity but at the same...
Papua New Guinea’s Digital Transformation: Progress in context with regional peers
Papua New Guinea has achieved significant progress in digital transformation over the past four years, establishing comprehensive legal frameworks, measurable infrastructure outcomes, and demonstrable...
Why India’s Sanchar Saathi Cyber Safety App Sparks Controversy
India’s mandate requiring smartphone makers to preload a state-owned cyber safety app, Sanchar Saathi, on all new devices has triggered political debate and privacy...
The Third Space Leader: Beyond Fantasies and Algorithms – Part 1
Authors: Tuhu Nugraha and Taufan Teguh Akbari
In many corners of the Global South, the citizens who struggle the most often dream of leaders who live...