ASEAN can still hedge between America and China on AI. It needs to get its act together first Can ASEAN members draw from both the Chinese and Western ecosystems in pursuit of their own interests? Fortune · Sep 6
The memory crisis led me down a rabbit hole into nations forming rival factions to secure the flow of computer chips and AI, with names that wouldn't sound out of place in a Command & Conquer reboot Will you do your part for the Pax Silica or swear allegiance to WAICO? PC Gamer · Aug 18
The geopolitics of AI: Why WAICO matters China's formation of the World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organization marks a pivotal moment in the global AI landscape, marking the likely beginning of new alignments among nations. Developing countries might lean towards China's affordable open-source AI frameworks, finding them more attractive than their Western counterparts. This could intensify the race… The Economic Times · Jul 21
AI should not be 'solo performance' but 'symphony of global collaboration': Xi Jinping At WAIC 2026, Chinese President Xi Jinping called for global AI collaboration and announced support for 5,000 AI research projects in developing countries. China also launched the World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organisation (WAICO) with 29 founding member nations. The Economic Times · Jul 17
China's Xi to outline AI diplomacy vision at key Shanghai forum President Xi Jinping will present China's ambitious AI governance vision at a Shanghai forum. Huawei will debut its advanced AI computing system, showcasing domestic technological progress. This event serves as a geopolitical stage for China's AI strategy. Beijing aims to promote open-source models as a global alternative. International leaders will… The Economic Times · Jul 16
China's Xi Jinping to outline AI diplomacy vision at key Shanghai forum President Xi Jinping will present China's ambitious AI governance vision at a Shanghai forum. Huawei will debut its advanced AI computing cluster, showcasing domestic technological progress. This event marks a key moment for China's global AI influence and competition. Beijing aims to promote open-source AI models as a low-cost global… The Economic Times · Jul 16
Xi Jinping to outline ‘AI diplomacy’ vision BEIJING - Chinese President Xi Jinping is expected to outline an ambitious vision for China’s role in global AI governance at a forum on Friday, as Huawei showcases its most advanced AI computing cluster yet in a sign of Beijing’s drive to build a domestic alternative to US technology. Bangkok Post · Jul 16