By: Bhavan Jaipragas
The flare-up over China's open-weight models reveals a bipolar AI world – and why smaller states should refuse to pick a side early.
Bhavan Jaipragas is a Deputy Opinion Editor at The Straits Times. With over a decade of experience, he has previously served as the Asia Editor for the South China Morning Post, where he significantly contributed to the news coverage of Southeast Asia. His work spans various themes including geopolitics, current affairs, and security, and he has been featured in prominent publications such as The Business Times and Newswav.
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Bhavan Jaipragas predominantly focuses on politics, government announcements, and legal policy regulation within the context of Asian countries such as Singapore, Hong Kong, China, and others. He mainly covers political developments in these regions with a particular emphasis on government actions and their impact.
For effective outreach to Bhavan Jaipragas, professionals with expertise in Asian politics or specific knowledge related to Singaporean or Chinese governance would be well-suited for offering insights into the geopolitical landscape of Asia. Additionally, those able to provide informed perspectives on relevant legal and regulatory matters linked to governmental decisions may capture his attention.
With a focus primarily on Asia's political climate and government activities across the region including Southeast Asia and East Asia (e.g., Singapore), pitches should align closely with these geographical areas while addressing pertinent topics related to regional policies and international relations.
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