SenseTime
When China's SenseTime Comes to Lagos: Is AI Surveillance Innovation or a New Colonialism?
Everyone's celebrating SenseTime's expansion into Africa, but I have questions. Is this a genuine partnership for innovation or a subtle digital colonization, bringing China's state-controlled AI model to our shores?
By Nkirukà Ezenwà
When Baidu's Ernie Bot Demands More Power Than Shanghai: China's Silent Struggle for Sustainable AI
The insatiable appetite of AI models for electricity is pushing China's data centers to their limits, threatening both economic stability and environmental goals. I follow the power lines to uncover how companies like Baidu and Tencent are grappling with an energy crisis that Beijing isn't saying publicly, but is keenly aware of.
By Mei-Líng Zhāng
When the Robots Come for Our Tuk-Tuks: Thailand's Bold Play in the AI Arms Race Just Landed, Mr. Pichai
Thailand, often seen as a tourism haven, just made a surprising and strategic move in the global AI supremacy game, launching a national robotics initiative that has global tech giants like Google and NVIDIA watching. This isn't just about building better bots, it's about securing a future where the Land of Smiles leads, not just follows.
By Chaiyapòn Srisomboòn