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I’ve been tracking the artificial intelligence for development (AI4D) conversation for years, and I have to call out what’s become an increasingly troubling...
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Stop Fighting Starlink Restrictions and Support Digital Sovereignty
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How 5 Judicial AI Solutions Are Proving Skeptics Wrong in India
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Digital Sovereignty Won’t Save Us From Internet Shutdowns
The development community needs to wake up to a harsh reality: the same digital sovereignty rhetoric we’ve championed to counter American and Chinese tech...
Apply Now: €13,500 Scholarships for Global Development Leaders
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Why India’s Digital Public Infrastructure Will Democratize AI Usage
Low- and middle-income countries often make the same mistake with every new technology wave. They chase the Silicon Valley model, throwing resources at private...
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