In this explosive episode of Business Morning, anchor Destiny Momoh sits down with AI policy expert Russ Wilcox to uncover how Artificial Intelligence and data centers are reshaping the global balance of power. From the "invisible" psychological profiling used by Western AI to Nigeria's massive 90,000km fiber project, we dive deep into the tech that defines our future.
What you’ll learn in this video:
Why "Global AI Governance" is currently failing.
The difference between visible surveillance (China) vs. invisible psychological nudging (USA).
How developing nations can achieve AI Sovereignty.
The truth about Nigeria’s digital infrastructure and the "Middle Mile" problem.
Why human judgment must remain non-negotiable in the age of automation.
Timestamps
[00:00] Intro: Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Global Power. [02:00] Ross Wilcox on the failure of unified AI governance frameworks. [04:30] The "Invisible Threat": Psychological profiling vs. traditional surveillance. [07:15] Digital Colonialism: How the Global South can fight for AI Sovereignty. [10:45] AI in Government: Can we trust algorithms to write public policy? [15:40] The Regulation Trap: Why most AI laws are "worse than useless." [19:15] Will AI take your job? The reality of the AI-driven workforce. [24:20] Timmy Tequinde on building resilient digital infrastructure in Africa. [30:10] The Gaps: Why Nigerian internet data is currently processed in Europe. [43:00] Protecting Critical National Infrastructure from vandalism and sabotage.
#ArtificialIntelligence #GlobalPower #DigitalInfrastructure #RossWilcox #NigeriaTech #AIGovernance #Geopolitics
What you’ll learn in this video:
Why "Global AI Governance" is currently failing.
The difference between visible surveillance (China) vs. invisible psychological nudging (USA).
How developing nations can achieve AI Sovereignty.
The truth about Nigeria’s digital infrastructure and the "Middle Mile" problem.
Why human judgment must remain non-negotiable in the age of automation.
Timestamps
[00:00] Intro: Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Global Power. [02:00] Ross Wilcox on the failure of unified AI governance frameworks. [04:30] The "Invisible Threat": Psychological profiling vs. traditional surveillance. [07:15] Digital Colonialism: How the Global South can fight for AI Sovereignty. [10:45] AI in Government: Can we trust algorithms to write public policy? [15:40] The Regulation Trap: Why most AI laws are "worse than useless." [19:15] Will AI take your job? The reality of the AI-driven workforce. [24:20] Timmy Tequinde on building resilient digital infrastructure in Africa. [30:10] The Gaps: Why Nigerian internet data is currently processed in Europe. [43:00] Protecting Critical National Infrastructure from vandalism and sabotage.
#ArtificialIntelligence #GlobalPower #DigitalInfrastructure #RossWilcox #NigeriaTech #AIGovernance #Geopolitics
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