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From the Great Basin to Gaza: How Nevada’s Data Centers Power a Surveillance Pipeline That Ends at Our Doorstep

The Israeli military’s Orwellian use of artificial intelligence for surveillance, targeting, and execution of attacks against Palestinians in Gaza and the West Bank has been well-documented by journalists, reporters, and activists in Israel and the United States. Less known is…

Who Will Govern Humanity’s New Cognitive Infrastructure?

Humanity faces no shortage of challenges. Wars continue to claim lives, climate change threatens the stability of our ecosystems, and growing economic inequality undermines social cohesion. Now another transformative force has entered the global stage: artificial intelligence. Unlike previous technological…

The Triple Pressure of War, Inflation, and AI: The Backbone of the Global Economy, ‘Small Entrepreneurs’, Under Threat

By G M Forhadul Mozumder Caught between the crossfires of war and geopolitical conflict on one side, and relentless inflation and the hyper-rapid rise of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on the other, the real driving force of the global economy- Micro,…

Aviation, Tech, and Education Leaders Converge: Mugunthan, Goyer, Yangco, and Kupang Lead AI Conversations at Scientia 2026

By Genevieve B. Kupang On June 18, 2026, Air Link International Aviation College (ALIAC) opened its virtual doors to more than 680 participants for the Scientia Knowledge Hub Convention 2026, held online via Zoom. Themed “Train. Sustain. Explain: Artificial Intelligence for Smarter…

Fossil Fuels at the Root of Crisis and Climate Havoc

UN Chief’s Global Call in London By G M Forhadul Mozumder (Dhaka Bureau) The world is currently facing an unprecedented twin crisis- climate catastrophe on one hand, and global energy volatility driven by geopolitical unrest on the other. At the…

The Triumph of AI and Robotics in Medical Science 

A New Horizon for Healthcare in South Asia by GM Farhadul Mazumder (Dhaka Bureau) The revolutionary shift currently reshaping the global healthcare sector is centered around Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Robotic Surgery. Manipal Hospital, Old Airport Road, a Bengaluru-based institution…

Artificial Intelligence as a New Structure of Power: Freedom, Responsibility, and Algorithmic Governance

by Irshad Ahmad Mughal & Dr.Qurat al Ain Rana  Every age invents a power that promises liberation and secretly reorganizes obedience. Fire freed humanity from darkness but bound it to settlement. Writing preserved memory yet transferred truth from living voices…

The Illusion of Connection in the Age of Endless Scrolling

We often say social media connects the world — and technically, that is true. A message can cross continents in seconds, a photo can reach thousands instantly, and a voice note can replace a long journey. Yet a quieter, more…

Humanity at the Crossroads: Power, Technology, and the Silent Surrender of Critical Thought

The rapid rise of artificial intelligence, robotics, and digital technologies has been celebrated as the dawn of a new era of human progress. From automated industries to smart governance, from predictive algorithms to global digital connectivity, technology promises efficiency, convenience,…

The Illusion of Order: Power, Perception, and Paralysis in the Modern International Arena

by Irshad Ahmad Mughal We exist in an age defined by instantaneous information, where our understanding of global events is increasingly mediated by artificial intelligence, social media influencers, and algorithmic news feeds. This constant stream of content, while offering multiple…

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