Critical Themes
Rohan Malhotra
Artificial intelligence is often portrayed as something magical—an invisible force living somewhere in “the cloud.” Ask a chatbot a question, generate an image, create a video, or summarize a document, and the result appears almost instantly on your screen. But AI is not just software. It is concrete, copper, silicon, electricity grids, cooling systems, water … Read more
Net Neutrality:Net neutrality is the principle that internet service providers (ISPs) must treat all online traffic equally, without blocking, slowing down, or prioritizing specific websites, apps, or services. Network Slicing:Network slicing is a key 5G technology that allows telecom operators to create multiple virtual networks on the same physical infrastructure, with each network optimized for … Read more
For years, artificial intelligence promised a future of lower costs, higher productivity, and smarter technology. But in 2026, AI is creating an unexpected side effect that economists and investors are watching closely: Chipflation. According to a recent report from Morgan Stanley, soaring memory chip prices driven by the global AI boom are beginning to spread … Read more
At Microsoft Build 2026, CEO Satya Nadella unveiled something much bigger than new software updates. The company revealed a future where AI agents replace apps, powerful AI models run directly on your desk, and intelligent assistants become embedded in everyday devices. If these plans succeed, the next decade of computing may look very different from … Read more
Understanding Gravitic Propulsion Systems | Science Explored Space Science Advanced Physics Research Understanding Gravitic Propulsion Systems: The Science, the Research, and the Future Editorial Team June 3, 2026 14 Comments 15 min read What Is a Gravitic Propulsion System? Most spacecraft ever built operate on one simple, brute-force idea: throw something out the back very … Read more
China’s semiconductor self-reliance is no longer a slogan. It’s shipping. At its annual cloud summit in Hangzhou this week, Alibaba’s chip subsidiary T-Head unveiled the Zhenwu M890 — its most powerful artificial intelligence processor to date — claiming three times the performance of its predecessor and positioning it squarely as a domestic answer to Nvidia’s … Read more
Core Strategic Reality AI = National Power AI now affects: This is why Washington and Beijing increasingly treat AI as: A national security asset. The AI race is not simply: It is fundamentally about: Which country controls the critical layers of future civilization infrastructure. The AI stack includes: The United States and China each possess … Read more
Artificial Intelligence models are becoming more powerful every month. While they bring huge benefits in coding, science, automation, medicine, and research, experts are increasingly warning that some frontier AI systems could also become dangerous if misused. The danger does not necessarily mean “evil AI robots.”Instead, the biggest concerns include: Here’s a detailed list of the … Read more
The software industry just crossed another major milestone. During Airbnb’s May 2026 earnings call, Brian Chesky revealed that nearly 60% of Airbnb’s code is now written by AI. But the bigger message was not just about productivity — it was about how artificial intelligence is reshaping the entire structure of tech companies. According to Chesky, … Read more
Artificial Intelligence is no longer just a technology trend. It has become a geopolitical competition between two superpowers: United States and China. From advanced reasoning models and coding assistants to multimodal AI systems capable of video, voice, robotics, and scientific research, the AI race in 2026 is accelerating faster than ever before. The United States … Read more