6 stories tagged #Global South

  1. Russia's GRU Hacks Routers to Spy on Government Targets
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    Russia's GRU Hacks Routers to Spy on Government Targets

    Russian intelligence hackers compromised thousands of routers in the Global South to steal credentials and enable large-scale surveillance.

    2mo ago 1 min read
  2. Global South Builds Frugal AI to Counter Big Tech Dependency
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    Global South Builds Frugal AI to Counter Big Tech Dependency

    Nations in the Global South develop low-cost, locally-run AI systems to maintain sovereignty over data and critical infrastructure.

    2mo ago 1 min read
  3. Frugal AI Challenges Global Compute Hierarchy with Sovereignty-Driven Models
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    Frugal AI Challenges Global Compute Hierarchy with Sovereignty-Driven Models

    A movement in the Global South uses low-cost, offline AI systems to promote data sovereignty and challenge Big Tech's infrastructure dominance.

    2mo ago 2 min read
  4. Undersea Cables: A Colonial Map of Global Internet Infrastructure
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    Undersea Cables: A Colonial Map of Global Internet Infrastructure

    An investigation reveals that the physical cables carrying 95% of global internet traffic mirror historical colonial trade routes, with ownership concentrated in the hands of a few tech giants.

    3mo ago 2 min read
  5. Microsoft Commits to 100% Renewable Energy for All Electricity Needs
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    Microsoft Commits to 100% Renewable Energy for All Electricity Needs

    Microsoft achieves its 2025 renewable energy goal and pledges to maintain 100% matching for its electricity needs, crucial for AI expansion.

    3mo ago 1 min read
  6. Microsoft Pledges $50 Billion for AI Expansion in Global South
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    Microsoft Pledges $50 Billion for AI Expansion in Global South

    Microsoft announces a significant $50 billion investment plan to drive AI adoption across developing nations by 2030, focusing on the 'Global South'.

    3mo ago 1 min read