A $25 billion judgment against Meta puts a price on misleading privacy promises. With 15% annual interest attached, New Mexico raises the stakes of enforcement. But will financial pressure translate into verifiable user control—and what can Europe learn?
China rarely dominates Western headlines in the same way as Silicon Valley or Brussels, yet few countries shape the global future of artificial intelligence as quietly and consistently. While public debate in Europe and the United States often focuses on regulation, ethics and market competition, China has taken a different path. It treats AI not as a standalone sector, but as a strategic foundation for national power.
