Shifting Geopolitics of Tech

Shifting geopolitics of tech

The development and governance of artificial intelligence should be a global effort. It should not be a solo performance by any single country, but rather “a symphony of global cooperation”, Chinese President Xi Jinping said at the opening of the World Artificial Intelligence Conference in Shanghai on July 17. The remark encapsulated the broader message that extended well beyond technology. It was as much about geopolitics and emerging contests …

AI: geopolitics or abolition?

Nationwide protests against data centers and even demands to stop the AI race constitute a significant glimmer of hope as Artificial Intelligence colonizes every sphere of human existence with terrifying rapidity. The movement, however, faces potential pitfalls that could be fatal. The emergence of stochastic attacks on the AI bosses represents counter-productive adventurism seemingly informed by an ugly primitivism. An equal but opposite threat…

China's New AI Alliance: Why WAICO Could Reshape Global AI Governance

From July 17 to 20, the 2026 World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC) was held in Shanghai, China. In this context, China was trying to promote international cooperation in AI governance; developing countries generally face shortcomings such as a weak foundation and a severe shortage of specialized talent. In this regard, I think China can help […] The post China’s New AI Alliance: Why WAICO Could Reshape Global AI Governance appeared fir…

China's WAICO Push and India's BRICS Standing | AI Geopolitics

Manoj P V, Senior Fellow at the Centre for Public Policy Research (CPPR), authored an opinion article in The Week examining the geopolitical implications of China’s launch of the World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organisation (WAICO) and its significance for India’s role in global AI governance. The article discusses how China’s WAICO initiative reflects its efforts to shape international AI governance through a multilateral platform. It…