Resources^ from the Rest of Us (15.09.25)

Opinions, investigations, reports & opportunities

Hey everyone! Resources^ from the Rest of US posts highlight some of the things I’m reading — including expert opinions from folks in my region, investigations and reports. I also include things that impact us and our communities. When I come across research or fellowship opportunities, I’ll tag those at the bottom.

Investigations / Expert Op-Eds

1. Eco-Business | Muyi Yang, Xiwei Xu, DAvid Lo | Beyond green data centres: Leaner, smarter AI for Southeast Asia’s sustainable digital future

2. Tech Policy Press | Samik Kharel | Lessons from Nepal on the high cost of controlling online expression

3. Forbes | Cornelia Walther | AI and (Dis)Ability: Unlocking human potential with technology

News

1. Channel News Asia | New Nepal PM vows to follow protesters’ demands to ‘end corruption’

2. India Today: Those killed in Gen Z protests to be declared martyrs: New Nepal PM’s 1st address

3. BBC | Nepal’s major parties say dissolved parliament must be reinstated

4. Khaosod English | Thailand emerges as top OpenAI growth market in Southeast Asia

5. Reuters | Malaysia reins in data centre growth, complicating China’s AI chip access

6. Jakarta Post | AI must not ignore human rights

7. Tech in Asia | Movers and shakers in India’s genAI space

8. Tech in Asia | Movers and shakers in Southeast Asia’s genAI space

9. South China Morning Post | Cyberport may use Chinese GPUs at Hong Kong supercomputing hub to cut reliance on Nvidia

10. OpenGov Asia | Indonesia: Nusantara Lima satellite strengthens digital connectivity

11. OpenGov Asia | Singapore: Strengthening security and resilience in the age of AI

12. Al Jazeera | UN warns online scam centres hitting Southeast Asia moving to East Timor

Reports

1. EngageMedia | Civil Society Position Paper: Centering Human Rights in the National AI Strategy Towards #GoldenIndonesia2045

2. RSIS | Margareth Sembiring, Danielle Lynn Goh | Artificial Intelligence and Energy Transition in Southeast Asia

3. International Journal of Developmental Studies | Advancing disability inclusion in Thailand through AI for sustainable development

Global North Government Announcements

1. United States | FTC Launches Inquiry into AI Chatbots Acting as Companions

2. United States | Treasury Sanctions Southeast Asian Networks Targeting Americans with Cyber Scams

Company Announcements

1. Tesla | Tesla offers mammoth $1 trillion pay package to Musk, sets lofty targets

Podcasts

1. Taiwan Plus | How the Internet Can ACTUALLY Bring People Together to Solve Problems with Audrey Tang