Geopolitics
The Iron Fist in a Velvet Glove: America's Bid for AI Equity and the Ghost of Colonialism
Former US President Donald Trump has suggested exploring ways for the US government to acquire stakes in leading AI companies so Americans can benefit from the technology's growth. This brazen move is a quintessential example of American techno-imperialism, where a state seeks to directly parasitize private sector innovation under the guise of 'public benefit,' all while ignoring the global south's own aspirations and contributions to the AI landscape.
