Tech & Industry
AI and the capacity to govern: Can democracy keep up?
AI is now writing policy, advising generals and routing decisions at machine-speed. Democracies may be playing catch-up — and the key isn’t ideology, it’s capacity.
Tech & Industry
Who writes the code rules the world
Software is becoming the world’s quiet constitution. This essay shows how control over code, data, and infrastructure is reshaping power — and what that means for everyday life.
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Industry 5.0: geopolitics in the age of intelligent machines
Industry 5.0 is not just about tech, but power. As machines and people integrate, the next industrial age reshapes who leads, who lags, and who controls the rules of production.
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Pocket power: how China is rewriting the AI rules
AI is shifting from cloud servers to the devices in your hand. China is driving this move with Huawei and domestic chips, reshaping features, privacy, and prices. The geopolitics of on-device AI will decide what tools you get, and who sets the rules.
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China’s next five-year plan: AI moves from slogan to system
China’s next five-year plan will move AI from slogan to system — embedding it in factories, public services, and supply chains. The shift aims to boost productivity, reduce reliance on foreign tech, and shape how global markets and consumers feel the ripple effects.