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AI competition heats up as US targets Southeast Asia’s public sector
The US's AI Spark initiative aims to promote American artificial intelligence systems in Southeast Asia's public services and digital infrastructure to counter Chinese influence. However, Southeast Asia is expected to integrate US, Chinese, and local AI systems to avoid dependence on any single source.
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