This special address outlines Cambodia’s aspirational journey into the global semiconductor industry, positioning itself as an emerging player in a rapidly transforming technological landscape. Drawing a parallel between the nation’s historical reliance on rice and a future shaped by silicon chips, the author envisions a bold transformation powered by innovation, education, and strategic geopolitical positioning. The speech emphasizes a phased national ascent—from foundational investments in education and infrastructure to integration into global supply chains and eventual silicon sovereignty. With Cambodia’s neutral stance amid U.S.-China tensions, it is portrayed as a potential hub for semiconductor diversification. Framed not merely as industrial ambition but as a civilizational leap, the vision celebrates Cambodia’s potential to shape the future while honoring its rich cultural past.
Released: 17 December 2025Author: CHHEM Kieth Rethy, MD, PhD (Edu), and PhD (His)
This article argues that for small states, survival in an era shaped by great power rivalry, war economy dynamics, and artificial intelligence depends on scientific…
Released: 30 November 2025Author: CHHEM Kieth Rethy, MD, PhD (Edu), and PhD (His)
The Khmer Path Beyond AI explores how a mistranslation of “artificial intelligence” in Cambodia opened a deeper conversation about the difference between intelligence and wisdom.…
Released: 31 October 2025Author: CHHEM Kieth Rethy, MD, PhD (Edu), and PhD (His)
This essay examines the Khmer ethical system of Gatilok as a culturally grounded framework for AI ethics. Unlike Western approaches that prioritize universal principles, Gatilok…
Released: 10 October 2025Author: CHHEM Kieth Rethy, MD, PhD (Edu), and PhD (His)
The essay explores how Buddhist philosophy can reshape the way we understand and design artificial intelligence. It argues that AI should not be seen as…
Released: 26 September 2025Author: CHHEM Kieth Rethy, MD, PhD (Edu), and PhD (His)
This paper explores the intersection of David Hume’s empiricism and Nāgārjuna’s Madhyamaka philosophy as a framework for rethinking artificial intelligence. Hume’s bundle theory of the…
Released: 14 September 2025Author: SAY Vithya Arthur, MA in Business Innovation (MBI) | ROS Sayumphu, MA in Security, Conflict and International Development, LLM in International Law
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming healthcare, transportation, and communication. This article traces the evolution and categorization of AI, while exploring ethical concerns such as bias…