Monday, 17 August, 2026
Pick a Side: US Forces Global Ultimatums in AI Tech Cold War
By TechShots Studio
The U.S. State Department is preparing to send a letter to 35 countries, issuing a clear ultimatum: align with Washington or Beijing in the global AI race. Countries joining China's rival technology coalition will be excluded from the U.S.-led "Pax Silica" framework. Washington stresses that nations cannot participate in both ecosystems, aiming to secure AI supply chains and critical mineral access.
Read full story at TIMES OF INDIA