Why Southeast Asia doesn’t need to pick a side in the AI race
For most of my career, building a technology company felt like solving a complicated but understandable puzzle. You studied the market, listened to customers, assembled a great team, built the right product, and executed better than everyone else. The journey was never easy, but it was predictable enough that you could create a strategy, adjust […] The post Why Southeast Asia doesn’t need to pick…
Artificial intelligence is evolving at a rapid pace, prompting governments and businesses to reevaluate how they approach data, privacy, and AI governance. The rivalry between the United States and China is intensifying, with each investing heavily in AI, semiconductor manufacturing, cloud computing, and digital infrastructure. While it may be tempting for individuals and companies in Southeast Asia to simply react to this competition, the real opportunity lies in defining a unique role for the region.




