As hyperscale cloud infrastructure becomes part of the foundation of modern government, digital sovereignty is evolving into a global strategic challenge. Meridian Exchange 2026 explores how governance, resilience and trusted digital ecosystems may shape the next era of national infrastructure.
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Artificial intelligence is transforming datacentres from collections of processors into vast communication systems. As copper approaches its practical limits, integrated photonics may become the next infrastructure layer enabling the continued scaling of AI.
Dutch artist Denise Buisman Pilger’s selection for a solo exhibition at Canada’s World of Threads Festival highlights more than an individual achievement. It reflects a broader cultural shift, where craftsmanship, materiality and human creativity are gaining renewed significance in the age of artificial intelligence.
Tungsten prices have surged by more than 550%, exposing a hidden vulnerability at the heart of the AI economy. As China tightens control over critical minerals, the race for artificial intelligence is increasingly becoming a race for the materials beneath modern technology.
Artificial intelligence may not be running out of ideas, but it may be approaching the practical limits of electrons. As communication becomes increasingly expensive, the future of computing may depend less on processing information and more on moving it efficiently.
As artificial intelligence pushes computation towards new physical limits, the future of digital infrastructure may depend less on moving electrons and increasingly on guiding light.
