Sri Lanka Partners with Gates Foundation to Fast-Track AI and Digital Transformation Initiatives.
Sri Lanka has initiated a strategic partnership with the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, focusing on national AI integration, digital public infrastructure, and climate-resilient agriculture, following discussions at the Asia Tech 2026 conference in Singapore.
The Quest for AI Sovereignty: Africa Navigates Infrastructure Control and Global Partnerships.
As Africa embraces artificial intelligence, nations are grappling with the challenge of 'productive sovereignty'—ensuring that the underlying infrastructure, largely controlled by foreign tech giants, serves local interests and fosters long-term economic independence.
Big Tech’s Massive $725 Billion AI Infrastructure Gamble Hits Corporate Cash Reserves.
Major U.S. tech giants are undertaking a historic $725 billion capital expenditure spree to build AI infrastructure, resulting in a significant reduction in free cash flow to decade-low levels.
Digital Trust Alliance Calls for Overhaul of Sri Lanka’s Public Sector Cybersecurity Governance.
Following a major USD 2.5 million cyber breach at the Finance Ministry, a coalition of professional bodies has urged the government to implement structured cybersecurity governance and adopt international security frameworks.










