ASEAN can still hedge between America and China on AI. It needs to get its act together first
Can ASEAN members draw from both the Chinese and Western ecosystems in pursuit of their own interests?
The global AI landscape is divided between Washington’s Pax Silica and Beijing’s World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organization (WAICO). Pax Silica aims to secure global AI supply chains, while WAICO champions the interests of emerging economies. Eleven-member ASEAN has strong attributes like low data center operating costs, mature manufacturing infrastructure, and rapid AI adoption.
While the U.S. pressures ASEAN to align with Pax Silica, countries like Malaysia and Thailand have pursued a neutral policy, maintaining two-way engagement with both U.S. and Chinese technologies. ASEAN's ability to balance both systems presents an opportunity for the region to leverage its strengths while addressing challenges such as talent shortages and energy security.
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