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The Drug War’s New Paint Job

The Drug War’s New Paint Job

The Philippine drug war didn’t end with Duterte; it just got rebranded under Marcos. While Duterte faces the ICC, police keep killing with zero accountability. Political feuds decide who lives and dies, leaving grieving mothers without justice or even basic police reports.

Manila Calling: Why AI Hasn’t Stolen the Night Shift Yet from the Call Centre Capital

Manila Calling: Why AI Hasn’t Stolen the Night Shift Yet from the Call Centre Capital

AI hasn’t killed the Philippine call centre boom yet. Workers use tools like ChatGPT to do their jobs better and faster. But as simple tasks vanish, beginners face a tougher climb, and having a robot boss brings a new kind of stress.

Trapped in the Matrix: Dodging the New AI Superpowers

Trapped in the Matrix: Dodging the New AI Superpowers

American and China are hoarding top-tier AI. While tech bosses pitch private regulators to police rogue AI, other nations must avoid state-funded flops and build local data centres instead. Pick your partners wisely; cheap Chinese tech comes with heavy strings attached.

Why the Dementia Epidemic is Actually Shrinking

Why the Dementia Epidemic is Actually Shrinking

Dementia rates are falling fast in rich nations. Better heart health, daily habits, and (surprisingly) the shingles jab cut risks by up to 20%. While ageing populations grow, delaying onset by just five years can halve total future cases.

Why Everyone Hates AI (And Why We Can’t Afford to Stop Building It)

Why Everyone Hates AI (And Why We Can’t Afford to Stop Building It)

Voters hate AI data centres more than nuclear plants, fearing job losses and grid strain. As US politicians panic and push bans, China’s open models are closing the gap. To win the tech race without a revolt, leaders must share the economic wealth, fix the power grid, and stick to the facts.

The Monoculture is Dead: Why We Ditch Global Superstars for Local Champions

The Monoculture is Dead: Why We Ditch Global Superstars for Local Champions

We assume the internet created one giant global monoculture, but the opposite is happening. Due to clever algorithms and cheap tech, we are ditching American media for homegrown hits: from Danish hip-hop and Chinese mobile games to hyper-local sports obsession.

Silicon, Sovereignty, and the State: The Geopolitical Brawl Over Frontier AI

Silicon, Sovereignty, and the State: The Geopolitical Brawl Over Frontier AI

Trump ordered Anthropic to block foreign access to its top AI models, sparking a clash between tech idealism and state power. As America weaponises its compute lead, allies and tech hubs face a stark choice: build sovereign tech coalitions or become digital vassals.