Charles Mok
@charlesmok.bsky.social
Stanford Global Digital Policy Incubator Research Scholar | ISOC Trustee | ICANN Nomcom | ICTTM Board | Tech for Good Asia | DSET Taiwan consultant | Ex Hong Kong IT Legislator, HKNet | Purdue ECE Grad & Advisory Board | https://charlesmok.substack.com/
Brussels knifes privacy to feed the AI boom
Draft proposals obtained by POLITICO show EU is breaking sacred privacy regime to placate industry.
www.politico.eu/article/brus...
Draft proposals obtained by POLITICO show EU is breaking sacred privacy regime to placate industry.
www.politico.eu/article/brus...
Brussels knifes privacy to feed the AI boom
Draft proposals obtained by POLITICO show EU is breaking sacred privacy regime to placate industry.
www.politico.eu
November 11, 2025 at 4:32 AM
Brussels knifes privacy to feed the AI boom
Draft proposals obtained by POLITICO show EU is breaking sacred privacy regime to placate industry.
www.politico.eu/article/brus...
Draft proposals obtained by POLITICO show EU is breaking sacred privacy regime to placate industry.
www.politico.eu/article/brus...
My latest on my "Digitally Yours, Charles Mok" Substack:
Geopolitics, AI and Tech Competition in East Asia
Observations from a Stanford conference add important contexts to the understanding of the region's economic security future.
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Geopolitics, AI and Tech Competition in East Asia
Observations from a Stanford conference add important contexts to the understanding of the region's economic security future.
charlesmok.substack.com/p/geopolitic...
Pls support & subscribe.
November 8, 2025 at 7:25 PM
My latest on my "Digitally Yours, Charles Mok" Substack:
Geopolitics, AI and Tech Competition in East Asia
Observations from a Stanford conference add important contexts to the understanding of the region's economic security future.
charlesmok.substack.com/p/geopolitic...
Pls support & subscribe.
Geopolitics, AI and Tech Competition in East Asia
Observations from a Stanford conference add important contexts to the understanding of the region's economic security future.
charlesmok.substack.com/p/geopolitic...
Pls support & subscribe.
OpenAI's Altman urges US to expand Chips Act tax credit for AI growth
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www.reuters.com
November 8, 2025 at 5:29 PM
OpenAI's Altman urges US to expand Chips Act tax credit for AI growth
www.reuters.com/legal/transa...
www.reuters.com/legal/transa...
The 2026 ICANN Nominating Committee (NomCom) webpage is finally up, and the work of the NomCom is moving forward. Please take a look at the webpage to find out more about the open positions in the 2026 cycle and the overall process and timeline!
www.icann.org/nomcom2026
www.icann.org/nomcom2026
2026 ICANN Nominating Committee - ICANN
www.icann.org
November 8, 2025 at 5:40 AM
The 2026 ICANN Nominating Committee (NomCom) webpage is finally up, and the work of the NomCom is moving forward. Please take a look at the webpage to find out more about the open positions in the 2026 cycle and the overall process and timeline!
www.icann.org/nomcom2026
www.icann.org/nomcom2026
Prophecies are often self-fulfilling.
Deutsche Bank explores hedges for data centre exposure as AI lending booms
Executives discussing options including shorting basket of artificial intelligence stocks or using derivatives to transfer risk
www.ft.com/content/c042...
Deutsche Bank explores hedges for data centre exposure as AI lending booms
Executives discussing options including shorting basket of artificial intelligence stocks or using derivatives to transfer risk
www.ft.com/content/c042...
Deutsche Bank explores hedges for data centre exposure as AI lending booms
Executives discussing options including shorting basket of artificial intelligence stocks or using derivatives to transfer risk
www.ft.com
November 8, 2025 at 3:46 AM
Prophecies are often self-fulfilling.
Deutsche Bank explores hedges for data centre exposure as AI lending booms
Executives discussing options including shorting basket of artificial intelligence stocks or using derivatives to transfer risk
www.ft.com/content/c042...
Deutsche Bank explores hedges for data centre exposure as AI lending booms
Executives discussing options including shorting basket of artificial intelligence stocks or using derivatives to transfer risk
www.ft.com/content/c042...
DeepSeek researcher pessimistic over AI's impact in startup's first public appearance since success
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www.reuters.com
November 8, 2025 at 3:35 AM
DeepSeek researcher pessimistic over AI's impact in startup's first public appearance since success
www.reuters.com/world/asia-p...
www.reuters.com/world/asia-p...
Taiwan FORMOSAT-8 satellite arrives in California for launch
Satellite named after filmmaker Chi Po-lin set for launch mid-November
www.taiwannews.com.tw/news/6233935
Satellite named after filmmaker Chi Po-lin set for launch mid-November
www.taiwannews.com.tw/news/6233935
Taiwan FORMOSAT-8 satellite arrives in California for launch | Taiwan News | Nov. 3, 2025 08:33
Satellite named after filmmaker Chi Po-lin set for launch mid-November | Nov. 3, 2025 08:33
www.taiwannews.com.tw
November 6, 2025 at 12:34 AM
Taiwan FORMOSAT-8 satellite arrives in California for launch
Satellite named after filmmaker Chi Po-lin set for launch mid-November
www.taiwannews.com.tw/news/6233935
Satellite named after filmmaker Chi Po-lin set for launch mid-November
www.taiwannews.com.tw/news/6233935
Trump to Cut Air Traffic in 40 Major Mkts if Shutdown Continues
The plan, which officials said was intended to help air traffic controllers, would force the cancellation of thousands of flights as the administration seeks to pressure Democrats to end the shutdown.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/05/u...
The plan, which officials said was intended to help air traffic controllers, would force the cancellation of thousands of flights as the administration seeks to pressure Democrats to end the shutdown.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/05/u...
Trump Officials to Cut Air Traffic in 40 Major Markets if Shutdown Continues
www.nytimes.com
November 6, 2025 at 12:29 AM
Trump to Cut Air Traffic in 40 Major Mkts if Shutdown Continues
The plan, which officials said was intended to help air traffic controllers, would force the cancellation of thousands of flights as the administration seeks to pressure Democrats to end the shutdown.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/05/u...
The plan, which officials said was intended to help air traffic controllers, would force the cancellation of thousands of flights as the administration seeks to pressure Democrats to end the shutdown.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/05/u...
Is it true that there is just no (or even fewer) regulations in China?
Is it more important to make sure we run faster with better research talents and funding? Speak about that?
Nvidia’s Jensen Huang says China ‘will win’ AI race with US
www.ft.com/content/5329...
Is it more important to make sure we run faster with better research talents and funding? Speak about that?
Nvidia’s Jensen Huang says China ‘will win’ AI race with US
www.ft.com/content/5329...
Nvidia’s Jensen Huang says China ‘will win’ AI race with US
CEO criticises western ‘cynicism’ while Beijing loosens regulations and cuts energy costs for data centres
www.ft.com
November 6, 2025 at 12:25 AM
Is it true that there is just no (or even fewer) regulations in China?
Is it more important to make sure we run faster with better research talents and funding? Speak about that?
Nvidia’s Jensen Huang says China ‘will win’ AI race with US
www.ft.com/content/5329...
Is it more important to make sure we run faster with better research talents and funding? Speak about that?
Nvidia’s Jensen Huang says China ‘will win’ AI race with US
www.ft.com/content/5329...
My latest Substack article: "Rare Earth: Get Ready"
Every threat may mean a new opportunity, and even China's rare earth ban may reverse-prompt a new wave of innovation for its rivals to innovate away from these little environmentally nasty elements.
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Every threat may mean a new opportunity, and even China's rare earth ban may reverse-prompt a new wave of innovation for its rivals to innovate away from these little environmentally nasty elements.
open.substack.com/pub/charlesm...
Rare Earth: Get Ready
Every threat may mean a new opportunity, and even China's rare earth ban may reverse-prompt a new wave of innovation for its rivals to innovate away from these little environmentally nasty elements.
open.substack.com
November 5, 2025 at 10:01 PM
My latest Substack article: "Rare Earth: Get Ready"
Every threat may mean a new opportunity, and even China's rare earth ban may reverse-prompt a new wave of innovation for its rivals to innovate away from these little environmentally nasty elements.
open.substack.com/pub/charlesm...
Every threat may mean a new opportunity, and even China's rare earth ban may reverse-prompt a new wave of innovation for its rivals to innovate away from these little environmentally nasty elements.
open.substack.com/pub/charlesm...
Digital Sovereignty: Can Europe Afford It?
The European Commission’s new work program prioritizes digital sovereignty. Spoiler alert: It will be expensive — an estimated €3.6 trillion.
cepa.org/article/digi...
The European Commission’s new work program prioritizes digital sovereignty. Spoiler alert: It will be expensive — an estimated €3.6 trillion.
cepa.org/article/digi...
Digital Sovereignty: Can Europe Afford It?
The European Commission’s new work program prioritizes digital sovereignty. Spoiler alert: It will be expensive — an estimated €3.6 trillion.
cepa.org
November 4, 2025 at 10:09 PM
Digital Sovereignty: Can Europe Afford It?
The European Commission’s new work program prioritizes digital sovereignty. Spoiler alert: It will be expensive — an estimated €3.6 trillion.
cepa.org/article/digi...
The European Commission’s new work program prioritizes digital sovereignty. Spoiler alert: It will be expensive — an estimated €3.6 trillion.
cepa.org/article/digi...
Japan can be a hub and 'guardian' for the submarine cable system
Swiftly, safely and autonomously, Tokyo should defend the Asia-Pacific network
Athena Tong, Gabriele Maletta and Yuichi Yoshida
asia.nikkei.com/opinion/japa...
Swiftly, safely and autonomously, Tokyo should defend the Asia-Pacific network
Athena Tong, Gabriele Maletta and Yuichi Yoshida
asia.nikkei.com/opinion/japa...
Japan can be a hub and 'guardian' for the submarine cable system
Swiftly, safely and autonomously, Tokyo should defend the Asia-Pacific network
asia.nikkei.com
November 4, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Japan can be a hub and 'guardian' for the submarine cable system
Swiftly, safely and autonomously, Tokyo should defend the Asia-Pacific network
Athena Tong, Gabriele Maletta and Yuichi Yoshida
asia.nikkei.com/opinion/japa...
Swiftly, safely and autonomously, Tokyo should defend the Asia-Pacific network
Athena Tong, Gabriele Maletta and Yuichi Yoshida
asia.nikkei.com/opinion/japa...
China offers tech giants cheap power to boost domestic AI chips
Beijing introduces grants that slash energy bills by up to half for some of country’s largest data centres
www.ft.com/content/cad2...
Beijing introduces grants that slash energy bills by up to half for some of country’s largest data centres
www.ft.com/content/cad2...
China offers tech giants cheap power to boost domestic AI chips
Beijing introduces grants that slash energy bills by up to half for some of country’s largest data centres
www.ft.com
November 4, 2025 at 3:41 PM
China offers tech giants cheap power to boost domestic AI chips
Beijing introduces grants that slash energy bills by up to half for some of country’s largest data centres
www.ft.com/content/cad2...
Beijing introduces grants that slash energy bills by up to half for some of country’s largest data centres
www.ft.com/content/cad2...
The Inside Story of How Gen Z Toppled Nepal’s Leader and Chose a New One on Discord
The revolution started on social media. It ended with protests, violence, and an online poll to pick the new prime minister.
www.wired.com/story/nepal-...
The revolution started on social media. It ended with protests, violence, and an online poll to pick the new prime minister.
www.wired.com/story/nepal-...
The Inside Story of How Gen Z Toppled Nepal’s Leader and Chose a New One on Discord
The revolution started on social media. It ended with protests, violence, and an online poll to pick the new prime minister.
www.wired.com
November 4, 2025 at 3:38 PM
The Inside Story of How Gen Z Toppled Nepal’s Leader and Chose a New One on Discord
The revolution started on social media. It ended with protests, violence, and an online poll to pick the new prime minister.
www.wired.com/story/nepal-...
The revolution started on social media. It ended with protests, violence, and an online poll to pick the new prime minister.
www.wired.com/story/nepal-...
Xi's welcomed rare show of humor, I guess.
That Time When China’s Leader Joked About Espionage
Xi Jinping gave two cellphones to South Korea’s president, who asked how secure they were. “You can check if there’s a backdoor,” he said with a laugh.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/02/w...
That Time When China’s Leader Joked About Espionage
Xi Jinping gave two cellphones to South Korea’s president, who asked how secure they were. “You can check if there’s a backdoor,” he said with a laugh.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/02/w...
That Time When China’s Leader Joked About Espionage
www.nytimes.com
November 4, 2025 at 5:45 AM
Xi's welcomed rare show of humor, I guess.
That Time When China’s Leader Joked About Espionage
Xi Jinping gave two cellphones to South Korea’s president, who asked how secure they were. “You can check if there’s a backdoor,” he said with a laugh.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/02/w...
That Time When China’s Leader Joked About Espionage
Xi Jinping gave two cellphones to South Korea’s president, who asked how secure they were. “You can check if there’s a backdoor,” he said with a laugh.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/02/w...
To all those who have written off San Francisco because of crime, the homeless, and the death of its downtown shops, well, if the real estate market is still any indication, things are still ticking, living and dying with the AI boom.
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/16/t...
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/16/t...
Renting a San Francisco Apartment in the A.I. Boom? Good Luck.
www.nytimes.com
November 2, 2025 at 9:58 PM
To all those who have written off San Francisco because of crime, the homeless, and the death of its downtown shops, well, if the real estate market is still any indication, things are still ticking, living and dying with the AI boom.
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/16/t...
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/16/t...
2025台歐海底電纜安全合作論壇登場 台灣倡議全球風險管理計畫 深化台歐民主防線
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2025台歐海底電纜安全合作論壇登場 台灣倡議全球風險管理計畫 深化台歐民主防線 - 科技、民主與社會研究中心
由「福爾摩沙俱樂部」（Formosa Club）、「科技、民主與社會研究中心」（DSET）、及外交部共同主辦的
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November 1, 2025 at 11:03 PM
2025台歐海底電纜安全合作論壇登場 台灣倡議全球風險管理計畫 深化台歐民主防線
dset.tw/event-news/0...
dset.tw/event-news/0...
Shutting down dissent: Tanzania’s election goes offline
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Shutting down dissent: Tanzania’s election goes offline
Tanzania has been rocked by violence for three days now, following a national election earlier this week. Protestors are angry over the banning of candidates and detention of opposition leaders by Pre...
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October 31, 2025 at 10:52 PM
Shutting down dissent: Tanzania’s election goes offline
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Another one ...
The Microsoft Azure Outage Shows the Harsh Reality of Cloud Failures
The second major cloud outage in less than two weeks, Azure’s downtime highlights the “brittleness” of a digital ecosystem that depends on a few companies never making mistakes.
www.wired.com/story/the-mi...
The Microsoft Azure Outage Shows the Harsh Reality of Cloud Failures
The second major cloud outage in less than two weeks, Azure’s downtime highlights the “brittleness” of a digital ecosystem that depends on a few companies never making mistakes.
www.wired.com/story/the-mi...
The Microsoft Azure Outage Shows the Harsh Reality of Cloud Failures
The second major cloud outage in less than two weeks, Azure’s downtime highlights the “brittleness” of a digital ecosystem that depends on a few companies never making mistakes.
www.wired.com
October 30, 2025 at 11:24 AM
Another one ...
The Microsoft Azure Outage Shows the Harsh Reality of Cloud Failures
The second major cloud outage in less than two weeks, Azure’s downtime highlights the “brittleness” of a digital ecosystem that depends on a few companies never making mistakes.
www.wired.com/story/the-mi...
The Microsoft Azure Outage Shows the Harsh Reality of Cloud Failures
The second major cloud outage in less than two weeks, Azure’s downtime highlights the “brittleness” of a digital ecosystem that depends on a few companies never making mistakes.
www.wired.com/story/the-mi...
China calls for ‘extraordinary measures’ to achieve chip breakthroughs
Beijing pushes for technology self-reliance ahead of meeting between Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump
www.ft.com/content/a0d5...
Beijing pushes for technology self-reliance ahead of meeting between Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump
www.ft.com/content/a0d5...
China calls for ‘extraordinary measures’ to achieve chip breakthroughs
Beijing pushes for technology self-reliance ahead of meeting between Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump
www.ft.com
October 29, 2025 at 10:45 AM
China calls for ‘extraordinary measures’ to achieve chip breakthroughs
Beijing pushes for technology self-reliance ahead of meeting between Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump
www.ft.com/content/a0d5...
Beijing pushes for technology self-reliance ahead of meeting between Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump
www.ft.com/content/a0d5...
海纜七法將審 歐洲多國友台議員28日與我合辦「海纜安全合作論壇」
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海纜七法將審 歐洲多國友台議員28日與我合辦「海纜安全合作論壇」 - 政治 - 自由時報電子報
中國近年對台灰色地帶襲擾加劇，我國聯外海底電纜以及歐洲波羅的海海纜，皆曾遭受中資背景權宜輪威脅，海纜防護成為台歐合作及經驗交流重心之一。「科技、民主與社會研究中心」（DSET）、「福爾摩沙俱樂部」（Formosa Club）及外交部明（28）日將在台北舉辦「2025台歐海底電纜安全合作論壇」，恰逢行政院「海纜七法」部分修法草案即將在立法院審查之際，台歐加強合作的訊號，可望為雙方關鍵基礎設施防護注入...
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October 29, 2025 at 10:04 AM
海纜七法將審 歐洲多國友台議員28日與我合辦「海纜安全合作論壇」
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Hong Kong businesses lose US$11 billion to digital fraud in past year, TransUnion says
The survey polls 200 managers from Hong Kong companies with at least HK$200 million in annual revenue
www.scmp.com/business/com...
The survey polls 200 managers from Hong Kong companies with at least HK$200 million in annual revenue
www.scmp.com/business/com...
Hong Kong firms lose US$11 billion to digital fraud in past year: TransUnion
The survey polls 200 managers from Hong Kong companies with at least HK$200 million in annual revenue.
www.scmp.com
October 28, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Hong Kong businesses lose US$11 billion to digital fraud in past year, TransUnion says
The survey polls 200 managers from Hong Kong companies with at least HK$200 million in annual revenue
www.scmp.com/business/com...
The survey polls 200 managers from Hong Kong companies with at least HK$200 million in annual revenue
www.scmp.com/business/com...
From Mexico to Ireland, Fury Mounts Over a Global A.I. Frenzy
As tech companies build data centers worldwide to advance artificial intelligence, vulnerable communities have been hit by blackouts and water shortages.
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/20/t...
As tech companies build data centers worldwide to advance artificial intelligence, vulnerable communities have been hit by blackouts and water shortages.
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/20/t...
From Mexico to Ireland, Fury Mounts Over a Global A.I. Frenzy
www.nytimes.com
October 28, 2025 at 11:43 AM
From Mexico to Ireland, Fury Mounts Over a Global A.I. Frenzy
As tech companies build data centers worldwide to advance artificial intelligence, vulnerable communities have been hit by blackouts and water shortages.
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/20/t...
As tech companies build data centers worldwide to advance artificial intelligence, vulnerable communities have been hit by blackouts and water shortages.
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/20/t...
Lying flat Korea?
South Korea grapples with growing number of idle young adults
Government to combat record rise of NEETs with virtual employment experience
asia.nikkei.com/spotlight/wo...
South Korea grapples with growing number of idle young adults
Government to combat record rise of NEETs with virtual employment experience
asia.nikkei.com/spotlight/wo...
South Korea grapples with growing number of idle young adults
Government to combat record rise of NEETs with virtual employment experience
asia.nikkei.com
October 25, 2025 at 8:54 AM
Lying flat Korea?
South Korea grapples with growing number of idle young adults
Government to combat record rise of NEETs with virtual employment experience
asia.nikkei.com/spotlight/wo...
South Korea grapples with growing number of idle young adults
Government to combat record rise of NEETs with virtual employment experience
asia.nikkei.com/spotlight/wo...
One quarter of short-term optimism is hardly an indication of "paying off." Let's wait and see.
Trump's Investment in Intel Is Paying Off
The chipmaker reported higher-than-expected revenue on Thursday, and its stock price has risen more than 90 percent since August.
www.wired.com/story/intel-...
Trump's Investment in Intel Is Paying Off
The chipmaker reported higher-than-expected revenue on Thursday, and its stock price has risen more than 90 percent since August.
www.wired.com/story/intel-...
Trump's Investment in Intel Is Paying Off
The chipmaker reported higher-than-expected revenue on Thursday, and its stock price has risen more than 90 percent since August.
www.wired.com
October 24, 2025 at 11:10 AM
One quarter of short-term optimism is hardly an indication of "paying off." Let's wait and see.
Trump's Investment in Intel Is Paying Off
The chipmaker reported higher-than-expected revenue on Thursday, and its stock price has risen more than 90 percent since August.
www.wired.com/story/intel-...
Trump's Investment in Intel Is Paying Off
The chipmaker reported higher-than-expected revenue on Thursday, and its stock price has risen more than 90 percent since August.
www.wired.com/story/intel-...