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When AI Hallucinates In Times Of War

When AI Hallucinates In Times Of War

At a time when two Asian countries with a most bitter history are engaged in a heated conflict, their citizens have taken up arms of their own on a different battlefield — social media. What most don’t realise, however, is that they are on an AI minefield

Vishakha Saxena
Vishakha Saxena
Where Facts Fail, Chinese Shills Prevail

Where Facts Fail, Chinese Shills Prevail

Anonymous accounts, bots, artificial intelligence and social media are the Chinese Communist Party’s most effective weapon to spread propaganda, and they are fast becoming more and more sophisticated

Vishakha Saxena
Vishakha Saxena
When China Becomes More Credible Than Hermes

When China Becomes More Credible Than Hermes

It's been a wild month for luxury brands that have found their authenticity questioned by obscure Chinese TikTok creators

Vishakha Saxena
Vishakha Saxena
How One YouTuber Defied The US-China Trade War

How One YouTuber Defied The US-China Trade War

At a time when Donald Trump was using tariffs to target China, Beijing was busy promoting a YouTube influencer to manage its perception — at home and in the US

Vishakha Saxena
Vishakha Saxena
Can Trump Tariffs Deliver a Significant ‘Moment' for Asia?

Can Trump Tariffs Deliver a Significant ‘Moment' for Asia?

Can Donald Trump’s tariffs give Asian economic giants a significant push that will only strengthen recent efforts in building new partnerships and expanding trade horizons?

Vishakha Saxena
Vishakha Saxena
China, The Frenemy

China, The Frenemy

As the United States loses allies and sparks trade wars with the world, Beijing is using the upheaval as an opportunity to make greater and bolder moves to gain global clout

Vishakha Saxena
Vishakha Saxena
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China Science Vs US Export Controls

China Science Vs US Export Controls

At a time when China and the United States are engaged in a blistering technology war, Donald Trump’s cuts to funding for science raise a big question: how far can an export control regime go, when pitted against innovation?

Vishakha Saxena
Vishakha Saxena
A Rescue Op That Wasn’t?

A Rescue Op That Wasn’t?

While the fate of the more than 7,000 people 'rescued' from Myanmar's scam centres hangs in balance, questions remain about the effectiveness and intentions of the operation

Vishakha Saxena
Vishakha Saxena
US Allies That Can’t Catch a Break

US Allies That Can’t Catch a Break

Some of Asia’s biggest, and oldest, technology hubs are caught in the crossfire of the US-China trade war, and face a test of priorities that could determine the fate of their own tech ambitions

Vishakha Saxena
Vishakha Saxena
Beijing And Jack Ma, In Love Again

Beijing And Jack Ma, In Love Again

When Xi Jinping hosted some of China's most popular tech leaders this week he didn't just take a step towards securing a dwindling economy, but made a well-calculated move to give the industry a pat on the back while American priorities are in disarray

Vishakha Saxena
Vishakha Saxena
Can Asian EVs Turn The Screws On Tesla?

Can Asian EVs Turn The Screws On Tesla?

Elon Musk's divisive politics and Nazi salutes are hitting Tesla where it hurts. But Tesla's loss could be a game-changer for Asian electric vehicle makers

Vishakha Saxena
Vishakha Saxena
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