ASEAN urged to forge independent AI strategy amid US-China rivalry

ASEAN faces pressure to align with either the US-led Pax Silica or China's WAICO in AI development. The bloc has advantages like low data center costs and manufacturing, but must craft a middle path. Washington's draft letter signals that participation in both systems may not be tolerated.
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