By Riddhi Khajanchi With the advancement of Artificial Intelligence (AI), China has been exporting a range of AI technologies with the aim of promoting its governance model and extending its influence across numerous countries in the Global South. Rather than merely selling products, China is exporting AI-powered systems such as “Smart City” and “Safe City” projects, which employ cameras, sensors, and data to manage urban environments...
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Social Media Surveillance in Brazil: Security Claims vs. Privacy Rights
By Marisha Chhikara In recent years, digital rights have become a central point of debate across the world, shaped by a central dilemma: how can governments ensure digital safety without undermining fundamental freedoms. Brazil, once praised for its rights-focused approach to internet governance, now shows how quickly this balance can shift due to political and security pressures...
Can Artificial Intelligence Help Africa Break Free from the Cycle of Poverty?
By Aryan Gupta
Imagine a farmer, Ama, checking her phone from a small village in Kenya. An app powered by Artificial Intelligence has sent her an alert about an impending drought, giving her the opportunity and time to adjust her planting plan and save her harvest.
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