global competition

DeepSeek-R1: A new era in artificial intelligence and its global impact

v3 weeks ago3 weeks ago07 mins

The release of DeepSeek-R1, an artificial intelligence model developed by a Chinese company, has turned heads across the tech world. With 671 billion parameters, this AI can tackle highly complex tasks—ranging from technical calculations to offering policy recommendations. While its potential to change industries is undeniable, its open access also raises important questions about the…

China’s dominance in critical technologies: A wake-up call for democratic nations

v3 weeks ago3 weeks ago04 mins

A recent report by the Australian Strategic Policy Institute (ASPI) reveals that China has established a significant lead in critical and emerging technologies, surpassing the United States and other Western democracies in 37 out of 44 tracked fields. This development has profound implications for global power dynamics and technological innovation. China’s technological supremacy ASPI’s Critical…