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OpenAI vs DeepSeek: Geopolitics — ZETESIS

Translated title. Original: Open AI vs DeepSeek geopolitisch — ZETESIS

The document argues that DeepSeek’s lower-cost AI models challenge US dominance and could support a more independent Chinese AI infrastructure, though the company still relies on some US hardware. It also links the wider competition to US security restrictions and internal disputes over OpenAI’s governance.

The Unintended Consequences of Iran’s Asymmetric Strategy and America’s AI War | Carnegie Endowment for International Peace

The piece analyzes Iran's asymmetric, AI-influenced warfare and its potential to shape future conflicts and defenses, noting historical precedents in asymmetric tactics and the broader trend of AI integration in military operations, with implications for proliferation and civilian harm.

AI in China: between open source and state control - Opera Magazine

Translated title. Original: A IA na China: entre o código aberto e o controle estatal - Revista Opera

AI has become a geopolitical battleground between the US and China, with leaders proposing dialogue, regulatory measures, and national strategy differences; the narrative covers regulatory calls, industry responses, and varying visions for AI's role in national modernization and global competition.

Asian Cybersecurity in the Age of AI and Quantum Computing – The Diplomat

AI dominates cyber discussions at SICW, highlighting tensions between government regulation and industry expertise as frontier AI influences threat detection and response; Australia and Five Eyes initiatives illustrate growing collaboration for early warning and risk management.

SpaceX stock: Geopolitics bomb!

Translated title. Original: SpaceX Aktie: Geopolitik-Bombe!

SpaceX sits at the intersection of commerce and security, exposing investors to geopolitical risk as its actions in Ukraine and clashes with U.S. regulators affect growth and defense contracts. The company pursues rapid expansion with regulatory and environmental hurdles, while market pricing reflects caution about its ability to scale and maintain military relevance.

US and China form AI blocs, leaving countries caught between them

Two AI superpowers divide the field into rival blocs, pressuring countries to align with US or China for chips, standards, and investments. Some nations, like Kazakhstan and Indonesia, hedge by engaging with both blocs to access resources, investments, and data-centre infrastructure.

Speed up or slow down artificial intelligence? - Catholic Church in France

Translated title. Original: Accélérer ou ralentir l’intelligence artificielle ? - Église catholique en France

AI is a key geopolitical battleground for the US and China, balancing acceleration for growth and security against risks like cyber threats and misinformation; export controls spur domestic resilience, while a framed dialogue aims to manage risks without halting progress. Europe faces a paradox of regulating AI while building its own capabilities.

The struggle for AI is part of the struggle between civilizations | steigan.no

Translated title. Original: Kampen om AI er en del av kampen mellom sivilisasjoner | steigan.no

The document argues that AI is intertwined with geopolitical rivalry between Western powers and the Global South, citing US-led and China-led AI blocs, controversial uses of AI in military targeting, and differing regulatory philosophies. It also describes a Norwegian site’s funding model and references historical and current figures and events related to AI policy and global power dynamics.

US-China AI race turning ASEAN neutrality into a liability | IwPost

ASEAN hedges between the US and China as AI competition grows. New AI governance networks (Pax Silica and WAICO) illustrate diverging paths, while export controls and cross-border tech dependencies threaten neutrality by turning interdependence into leverage; ASEAN must manage dependence to protect strategic autonomy amid rising global tech tensions.

Ex-Google CEO Eric Schmidt calls OpenAI and Anthropic modern colonial trading companies

The piece argues that the US and China are building rival AI empires whose power depends on energy, minerals, and capital; governance, debt, and geopolitics shape AI progress, with OpenAI and Anthropic likened to East India Companies. It highlights bottlenecks, costs, and geopolitical risks, including Taiwan’s chip dependence, and proposes a Cold War–style AI détente to limit capability growth.