From Insight to Impact: The Era of Evidence-Led Policymaking

In an era where data drives progress, evidence-based policymaking (EBPM) is revolutionizing governance. By integrating artificial intelligence and data analytics, governments can move beyond tradition and intuition to craft smarter, more responsive policies. This article explores how real-time insights, predictive modeling, and automation are transforming public sector decision-making, while also confronting ethical challenges like bias and privacy. With strategic investment and transparent frameworks, EBPM holds the key to a more equitable and effective future.

DeepSeek: Balancing Cost, Performance, and Global Ambition in AI

DeepSeek, an emerging AI startup founded in May 2023 in Hangzhou, China, is rapidly redefining the global AI landscape with its groundbreaking innovations. By training a large language model in just 55 days for under $6 million, DeepSeek challenges the notion that high-performance AI requires hefty investments, positioning itself as a strong competitor to established giants like OpenAI and Google.

With its highly successful AI assistant chatbot topping U.S. App Store charts and the release of the R1 reasoning model, DeepSeek is already reshaping industry dynamics and prompting significant stock fluctuations among major tech firms. Analysts have even dubbed this moment a “Sputnik moment,” highlighting the urgent shift in competitive power as DeepSeek underscores China’s growing influence in the global tech arena. As it continues to push boundaries, the future of AI—and the technological landscape as a whole—appears poised for a dramatic transformation.

Exploring New Frontiers: Dohatec at the 7th BMIC

The 7th BMIC in Bangkok, Thailand, provided a valuable platform for Dohatec to engage with global leaders in border management and identity solutions. The conference highlighted the importance of collaboration and the role of technology in addressing the challenges of modern border security. Dohatec gained valuable insights into emerging trends and best practices, which will inform the development of innovative solutions and contribute to a more secure and interconnected world.