7 stories tagged Geopolitics
A recent Economist article asks whether China has obtained the 'world's most important machine.' While the full piece is behind a paywall, the question highlights China's accelerating push to develop cutting-edge AI and other transformative technologies that could reshape global leadership in innovation.
Russia aims to build a sovereign AI industry, but severe shortages of advanced chips are stalling progress. The country struggles to compete with the US and China in AI development due to these limitations.
At the G7 summit, French President Macron and Indian PM Modi expressed concerns about U.S. control over American AI. The recent Anthropic blackout highlighted fears of sudden access cuts. These concerns underscore the global reliance on U.S.-based AI infrastructure.
China has blocked Meta's $2 billion acquisition of AI startup Manus, citing national security concerns. The move highlights growing tensions between Western tech giants and Chinese regulatory oversight.
Explosive Media, an Iranian content creation group, attributes the success of their AI-generated Lego videos to emotional storytelling. These videos have gone viral, depicting recent geopolitical events differently from mainstream narratives.
Iran-linked hackers have targeted US industrial sites, causing operational disruptions amid escalating US-Israel tensions. This marks a significant escalation in cyber warfare between the nations.
During the early stages of the conflict, Iran's state media effectively countered US propaganda by sharing raw footage of attacks, while the White House relied on generic memes and AI-generated content. This strategy highlighted the limitations of AI-driven messaging in crisis communication.