The United States has approved a new multi-billion-dollar arms package for Taiwan — and the consequences go far beyond weapons.In this x10 episode of Rethinking Tech, Aparna and Harinda break down what this deal actually means: for Taiwan’s defense, for China’s strategy, and for the fragile balance of power in the Pacific.We look at:Why the U.S. is increasing military support for TaiwanHow these weapons change deterrence across the Taiwan StraitWhy China sees this as a direct provocationWhat this signals about America’s long-term strategy in AsiaThis isn’t just an arms sale.It’s a message about who controls the future of the region — and how far the U.S. is willing to go to shape it.⭐ Stay Connected📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RethinkingTech🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6NYgOPmYW6Ba2LFn3IBST3🍏 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rethinking-tech/id1795651530📸 TikTok: @rethinking_tech💼 LinkedIn: Rethinking Tech Podcast👤 Aparna: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aparnabhushan/👤 Harinda: https://www.linkedin.com/in/harindak/
Greenland just became one of the most important pieces on the global chessboard.
In this episode of Rethinking Tech x10, we break down why Donald Trump has Greenland back in his sights — and why this isn’t about a real-estate deal, but about power, resources, military positioning, and the future of the Arctic.
We unpack how Greenland’s location, rare earth minerals, and proximity to major military routes make it strategically critical — and why the U.S., China, and Europe are all quietly competing for influence there.
This conversation covers:
Why Greenland suddenly matters again
How Arctic routes and climate change are shifting global power
The role of rare earths and energy in U.S.–China competition
What Trump’s interest signals about America’s long-term strategy
Greenland isn’t remote anymore.
It’s becoming one of the most contested places on Earth.
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U.S. border agents are increasingly checking travelers’ social media activity before allowing entry into the country.
In this x10, we break down:
What border agents are legally allowed to check
Who this applies to (tourists, students, workers)
What kind of posts raise red flags
And why this matters far beyond immigration policy
This isn’t hypothetical — it’s already happening.
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Jeff Bezos is back in builder mode — and this time, it’s not Amazon.
In this x10 episode of Rethinking Tech, Aparna and Harinda break down Jeff Bezos’ latest startup, what problem it’s trying to solve, and why it fits into a much bigger shift happening across tech, capital, and power.
Rather than chasing headlines, we look at:
What Bezos is actually building
Why now is the right moment for this move
How this fits into the broader tech and geopolitical landscape
What it tells us about where innovation — and influence — is heading next
This isn’t speculation. It’s a clear-eyed look at what Bezos’ next chapter could mean.
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A startup called EVA AI lets users go on dates with artificial intelligence.
In this x10, we look at how AI companionship products actually work, who they’re built for, and why romantic and emotional use cases are emerging faster than almost any other category in consumer AI.
We discuss:
What EVA AI offers versus chatbots and “AI friends”
Why people are paying for synthetic relationships
The psychological and social tradeoffs that come with it
This episode is not about the future. It’s about what’s already happening.
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At the start of 2025, we made bold predictions about technology, geopolitics, AI, regulation, and global power.
Now, we’re holding ourselves accountable.
In this episode of Rethinking Tech, Aparna and Harinda revisit their 2025 predictions and break down:
What actually played out as expected
Which assumptions failed — and why
How power shifted across tech companies and governments
What surprised even us
What these outcomes signal for what comes next
From AI acceleration and regulatory pressure to U.S.–China tensions, Big Tech strategy, and geopolitical realignments, this episode isn’t about hindsight — it’s about learning how the system really moves.
If you want to understand why 2025 unfolded the way it did, and what it teaches us about predicting the future of tech and power, this is the episode.
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Once again, EU–US data transfers are under pressure.
In this x10 episode of Rethinking Tech, Aparna and Harinda unpack the latest legal challenges from NOYB and Max Schrems, and why data flows between Europe and the United States remain fragile despite repeated political agreements.
They discuss:
Why EU–US data transfer frameworks keep failing
What NOYB is challenging in the current setup
How U.S. surveillance laws continue to clash with EU privacy standards
Why companies relying on transatlantic data flows face legal uncertainty
What this means for cloud services, AI, and global digital infrastructure
This episode explains why data — not tariffs or chips — may be the most contested battleground between the EU and the US, and why this issue refuses to go away.
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A major shift is unfolding in U.S. tech policy.
In this x10 episode of Rethinking Tech, Aparna and Harinda break down how Trump has loosened restrictions on certain Nvidia chip sales to China, allowing exports to resume under a new framework — including a 25% fee paid by Nvidia to the U.S. government on sales made directly to China.
They discuss:
What restrictions are being relaxed — and what remains off-limits
Why Nvidia sits at the center of U.S.–China tech tensions
How fees and controls are being used as policy tools
What this move signals about the future of semiconductor geopolitics
How economic incentives are reshaping national security decisions
This episode explains why chips are no longer just a tech issue — but a bargaining chip in global power politics.
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OpenAI has quietly declared Code Red — and it signals a major shift in priorities.
In this x10 episode of Rethinking Tech, Aparna and Harinda break down why OpenAI is pulling back from experimentation and refocusing on its core mission: building better models. After years of testing products, partnerships, and business directions, the company is now signaling that model improvement comes first.
They discuss:
What “Code Red” actually means inside OpenAI
Why model performance has become the top priority again
How internal focus is shifting away from distractions
What this reset says about the current state of AI development
Why scaling AI is harder — and more fragile — than it looks
This episode explains why OpenAI is going back to the basics — and why that matters for the future of AI.
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China has taken an extraordinary step: publicly naming alleged Dutch intelligence operatives — a rare and deliberate escalation that pushes the ongoing Nexperia dispute into far more dangerous territory.In this x10 episode of Rethinking Tech, Aparna and Harinda break down why China chose to go public, how this move fits into the broader Nexperia drama, and what it signals about the deepening intersection of technology, national security, and geopolitics.They discuss:Why China’s decision to name alleged spies marks a major escalationHow the Nexperia case has moved beyond corporate control into state conflictWhat this reveals about Europe–China relations under strainWhy semiconductors, intelligence, and sovereignty are now inseparableHow public exposure is being used as a geopolitical weapon📰 Read the reporting that sparked this discussion:👉 https://www.dutchnews.nl/2025/12/china-names-dutch-spies-online-as-nexperia-row-lingers/This episode explains why the Nexperia story is no longer just about chips — but about power, retaliation, and where the next line may be crossed.
Is the world entering a new tech alliance designed to contain China’s semiconductor dominance? 🇺🇸🇹🇼🇯🇵🇳🇱
In this Rethinking Tech x10 episode, Aparna and Harinda break down the emerging Pax Silica Initiative — a strategic convergence of the United States, Taiwan, Japan, and the Netherlands that could reshape the global chip landscape. With semiconductors at the heart of national power and economic competition, this alliance raises big questions about technology, security, and geopolitical strategy.
We explore:
What the Pax Silica Initiative actually is and why it’s gaining traction
How key world leaders are aligning on chip policy and supply chains
What this means for China’s rise in technology and global influence
The broader context of semiconductor geopolitics in 2025 and beyond
Whether this marks the start of a new global tech front
Get the full official context from the U.S. State Department here:
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This short episode cuts through the headlines to explain why semiconductors are now central to global power and alliance building — and how this could affect tech, policy, and world stability.
Australia just made a historic move: banning social media for anyone under 16 — and it could trigger a global chain reaction. 📵
This isn’t just about teens and TikTok. It’s about governments challenging Big Tech, societies redefining childhood, and a fundamental question: Who should control the digital lives of young people — parents, platforms, or the state?
In this episode of Rethinking Tech, Aparna and Harinda break down what this ban actually means for Australia, how it fits into a rising global trend of age restrictions, and why this moment could shape the future of Generation Alpha, democracy, and the entire tech industry.
We explore:
Why Australia acted first — and why other countries may follow
The ethics of protecting children vs. respecting parental responsibility
Why social media harms are finally reaching political breaking points
The impossible challenge of age verification and digital identity
How the ban could financially shake Big Tech giants
What happens to a generation raised outside of algorithmic platforms
The geopolitical fight between the U.S., EU, and the rest of the world on tech regulation
How societies — not companies — ultimately define accountability
What “success” in tech regulation actually looks like
This is the episode that reveals what’s really at stake when a country decides teens should not be allowed on social media.
⏱️ Chapters
00:00 Australia's Social Media Ban: A Game Changer
00:45 Understanding the Implications of the Ban
01:16 The Global Trend Towards Age Restrictions
02:12 The Ethical Debate: Protecting Children vs. Parental Responsibility
05:13 Identifying the Core Issues with Social Media
07:43 The Tech Landscape: Age Verification Challenges
10:13 The Financial Impact on Big Tech
12:53 The Future of Generation Alpha and Social Media
14:44 The Competitive Landscape for Tech Companies
16:21 The Role of Society in Tech Accountability
17:36 Geopolitical Implications of Tech Regulation
18:42 Defining Success in Tech Regulation
20:21 The U.S. Response to Global Tech Regulation
21:05 The EU's Position in Global Tech Politics
25:37 Ethics and Youth Perspectives on Social Media
29:43 The Broader Impact of Technology on Society
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On this episode of Rethinking Tech, Aparna speaks with digital sovereignty expert Damien Kopp about the growing importance of technopolitics - the intersection of technology, geopolitics, and national power. Damien outlines why business and technology leaders must rethink traditional business continuity planning to account for new vulnerabilities driven by global tensions, data-residency laws, supply-chain dependencies, and the ideological biases embedded in modern AI systems.
Together, they examine how conflicts, regulation, and competition between major powers like the U.S. and China are reshaping technology choices for companies worldwide. Damien offers a practical framework for assessing geopolitical exposure within tech stacks, discusses the misconceptions around “sovereign clouds,” and explores how emerging power blocs such as the BRICS are redefining digital influence.
This conversation provides a clear, forward-looking analysis for organizations seeking resilience in an increasingly fragmented technological landscape.
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AI is rewriting the advertising industry — and the next trillion-dollar frontier may belong to OpenAI. 📲
In this episode of Rethinking Tech, hosts Aparna and Harinda unpack how the ad industry really works, why tech companies became ad companies, and what it means when LLMs and generative AI start selling influence at scale.
From hyper-personalized ads to political micro-targeting, from data extraction to democracy itself, they explore how AI is transforming advertising into one of the most powerful — and dangerous — forces in society.
📢 How the advertising industry evolved into a trillion-dollar global machine
💸 Why tech companies like Google, Meta — and now OpenAI — rely on ads for survival
🧠 How personalization, data, and LLMs create the most persuasive ads ever built
⚖️ The ethical dilemma of micro-targeting and psychological profiling
🗳️ How AI-powered ads can influence elections and democratic processes
🌍 The geopolitical power struggle behind AI advertising
🤖 What happens when AI systems start shaping what we see, buy, believe — and vote for
00:00 Introduction to Advertising and AI
01:15 The Evolution of the Ad Industry
03:45 Tech's Role in Advertising
06:25 The Size and Impact of the Ad Market
08:43 Personalization and Targeting in Ads
11:29 The Future of Advertising with AI
14:07 OpenAI's Potential Move into Advertising
19:03 The Dilemma of Personalized Advertising
21:44 AI's Impact on Democracy
22:30 Political Advertising in the Digital Age
25:13 The Role of AI in Information Consumption
28:42 Geopolitical Implications of AI and Advertising
31:00 Ethics of Advertising in Society
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🎧 In this episode, Aparna and Harinda explore:⏰ Chapters📌 Stay Connected
U.S. Big Tech is reshaping Europe — from culture and language to regulation, geopolitics, and digital identity. In this episode of Rethinking Tech, Aparna and Harinda break down how American platforms, AI systems, and tech power are influencing the European Union’s values, sovereignty, and future.We explore:Why U.S. tech companies dominate European digital infrastructureHow American social media standards are shifting European culture and linguistic diversityThe impact of AI models built on U.S. values and biasesWhether the EU can still preserve its cultural identity in a digital-first worldHow geopolitics, NATO, security, and economic dependence tie Europe even closer to the U.S.The controversial EU “digital omnibus” deregulation effortWhether Europe is too late to build its own sovereign technology stack⏰Chapters 00:00 The Impact of US Tech on European Values06:57 Tech Players and Their Influence15:18 Geopolitical Implications of Tech20:37 Affordability Crises and Geopolitical Implications23:16 EU's Stance on Climate Change and Global Conflicts26:04 Cultural Values and Nationalism in Europe28:32 Technology Sovereignty and European Identity36:01 The Future of European Values in a Globalized World📌 Stay Connected🔗 Website: rethinkingtech.co📰 Substack: rethinktech.substack.com🎧 Spotify: Rethinking Tech🍏 Apple Podcasts: Rethinking Tech📸 Instagram: @rethinking_tech💼 LinkedIn: Rethinking Tech Podcast👉 Subscribe for more deep dives into protests, politics, tech, and global power struggles.
Is the world entering a new era of data colonization — and what does it mean for power, privacy, and global inequality?
In this episode of Rethinking Tech, hosts Aparna and Harinda break down how data has become the most valuable resource on the planet — and how governments, corporations, and tech giants are racing to claim it. From invisible extraction and algorithmic control to geopolitical power plays and digital dependency, this isn’t just a tech issue. It’s a structural shift that echoes centuries of resource exploitation, now happening at the speed of the internet.
In this episode, we explore:
- What “data colonization” actually means — and why it mirrors historical patterns of extraction and control.
- How platforms build long-term dependency through infrastructure, incentives, and narrative power.
- The global imbalance between those who generate data and those who profit from it.
- Why the future of privacy, sovereignty, and human rights depends on understanding who holds the power in the digital world.
⏰Chapters
00:00 The New Age of Data Colonization
00:53 Understanding the Mechanics of Data Extraction
03:01 The Tech Giants: Modern Day Colonizers
04:10 The Geopolitical Landscape of Data
06:23 The Ethical Implications of Data Control
13:58 Data as a Tool for Infiltration
16:51 Digital Sovereignty: A New Frontier
18:35 Sovereignty Across Levels: Government, Company, Individual
20:35 Payment Systems: Swift vs. BRICS
24:35 The Role of Tech CEOs in Geopolitics
24:56 Ethics and Regulation in Tech
30:50 History Repeating: Lessons from the Past
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Your car isn’t just a machine anymore — it’s become a computer on wheels, quietly collecting your data (and sharing it), every time you drive. In this episode of Rethinking Tech, Aparna and Harinda explore how the auto industry has slowly converged with the tech industry.
From Tesla’s massive codebase to China’s EV dominance and the hidden data streams inside your dashboard, they unpack the politics, ethics, and power behind the modern vehicle. What does it mean when mobility becomes surveillance — and who really owns the road in the age of smart cars?
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As AI chatbots, companions, and tutors become part of daily life, today’s youth are growing up in a world shaped by algorithms. In this episode of Rethinking Tech, hosts Aparna and Harinda unpack the profound impact of AI on mental health, education, and identity — and ask: Are we protecting our youth, or outsourcing their development to machines?
From AI companions and teen loneliness, to education and critical thinking, to the geopolitical power of algorithms, this conversation dives deep into what it means to grow up in the age of artificial intelligence.
We explore:
-How AI chatbots like ChatGPT, Replika, and Character.AI are changing social development
- The rise of loneliness and digital dependency among teens
- What happens when classrooms — and even friendships — go AI-first
- The growing gap between AI policy and youth protection
- Why governments and parents are struggling to keep up
⏰Chapters
00:00 The Importance of Discussing Youth and Technology
01:32 AI's Impact on Youth Development
04:53 AI Companionship: A New Reality
07:38 The Role of AI in Education
13:20 Guardrails for AI in the Classroom
18:02 The Role of Community in Youth Development
18:27 Youth Unemployment Crisis
19:24 The Relevance of Higher Education
20:47 Geopolitical Influences on Education
22:38 Investing in AI Education for Future Competitiveness
24:11 Youth Representation in Governance
25:25 The Impact of AI on Youth and Misinformation
28:00 Regulating AI and Its Ethical Implications
30:50 The Loneliness Epidemic and AI Companionship
34:26 The Algorithm's Influence on Youth Perspectives
36:01 Protecting Youth in a Digital Age
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In this episode of Rethinking Tech, Amnesty International’s Pat De Brún joins Harinda to unpack how Big Tech has become one of the most powerful—and dangerous—forces shaping our world.From Elon Musk’s influence on political extremism to the EU’s retreat on digital regulation, and from AI’s false climate promises to governments’ growing dependence on U.S. tech giants, this conversation reveals the hidden architecture of global power—and what it means for democracy, human rights, and the future of work.👉 Topics covered:How Facebook, Google, and X (Twitter) fuel far-right extremism and polarizationThe EU’s Digital Services Act and the push toward deregulationThe geopolitical tug-of-war between the U.S. and Europe over tech powerWhat individuals and governments can actually do to resist Big Tech control.⏰Chapters00:00 Introduction to Big Tech Accountability03:22 The Evolution of Tech and Human Rights05:58 The Global Impact of Social Media09:01 Geopolitical Dynamics and Big Tech12:41 Regulatory Challenges in the EU16:46 The Future of Tech Regulation21:31 EU's Digital Sovereignty and Big Tech's Influence24:52 The Impact of AI on Society and Employment28:21 Public Perception of AI and Big Tech Investments31:26 Individual Agency in the Age of Big Tech34:52 Youth Representation and Political Mobilization38:04 Crossing the Line: The Threats of Big Tech and Climate Crisis📌 Stay Connected🔗 Website: rethinkingtech.co📰 Substack: rethinktech.substack.com🎧 Spotify: Rethinking Tech🍏 Apple Podcasts: Rethinking Tech📸 Instagram: @rethinking_tech💼 LinkedIn: Rethinking Tech Podcast👉 Subscribe for more deep dives into protests, politics, tech, and global power struggles.
How can young innovators reshape the future of education from AI-powered classrooms to inclusive learning for all?
In this Rethinking Tech x UNICEF Youth Fellowship special, Aparna sits down with four inspiring fellows whose projects are transforming education across the globe. Each of them is rethinking how technology, access, and inclusion can redefine opportunity in their communities — and beyond.
Meet the Fellows:
- Beatrice Afia Wilson (Ghana) — Building AI-powered learning hubs that unite students and teachers.
- Korkemay Mukhitova (Kazakhstan) — Advancing inclusive education that celebrates every ability.
- Crystal Isanda (Kenya) — Teaching AI literacy as a core skill for the future of work.
- Soumeya Voulani (Mauritania) — Mobilizing families to champion girls’ right to education.
These stories are part of the UNICEF Youth Fellowship’s upcoming global report on inclusive and tech-driven education — coming November 13. (Link to report coming soon.)
Listen to how young leaders are bridging divides, breaking barriers, and building education systems that leave no one behind.
⏰Chapters
00:00: Introduction
00:10: Interview with Beatrice Afia Wilson (Ghana)
10:30: Interview with Korkemay Mukhitova (Kazakhstan)
20:21: Interview with Crystal Isanda (Kenya)
28:40: Interview with Soumeya Voulani (Mauritania)
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