Meta’s recent $2 billion acquisition of the Singapore-based Manus AI has signaled a major shift: APAC is now outpacing the West in the race for autonomous agents. As geopolitical tensions rise over tech transfers, Europe is left questioning if its "safety-first" regulations are leaving it behind.



We speak with AI expert Clemens Wasner to unpack the fallout of the Meta-Manus deal and what it means for global tech sovereignty. Drawing on his decade of experience in Japan and China, Clemens explores the friction between EU governance and APAC speed, the surprising overlap in robotics and chips, and how localised "Sovereign AI" is reshaping the 2026 economic map.

Meta’s recent $2 billion acquisition of the Singapore-based Manus AI has signaled a major shift: APAC is now outpacing the West in the race for autonomous agents. As geopolitical tensions rise over tech transfers, Europe is left questioning if its "safety-first" regulations are leaving it behind.We speak with AI expert Clemens Wasner to unpack the fallout of the Meta-Manus deal and what it means for global tech sovereignty. Drawing on his decade of experience in Japan and China, Clemens explores the friction between EU governance and APAC speed, the surprising overlap in robotics and chips, and how localised "Sovereign AI" is reshaping the 2026 economic map.

Where would your business be in 10 years time? How about 5 years from now? Or even tomorrow? Chances are, you’re already in the age of a digital business. Tech Talk is the programme that gives you access to the minds that are shaping the world of tomorrow. Hear from global and regional experts and analyst, record breaking developers, the dark-web hackers and the “crazy ones” as they give you an insight to how the world will change. Tech Talk helps you to breakdown the geeky jargons and complex codes that many often would fear. Also find out what are some the latest consumer offerings like smartphones, drones, robots, cameras, video games that are best in the market and quirky insight to a mind of a digital pop culture technology advocater, Richard Bradbury.

Where would your business be in 10 years time? How about 5 years from now? Or even tomorrow? Chances are, you’re already in the age of a digital business. Tech Talk is the programme that gives you access to the minds that are shaping the world of tomorrow. Hear from global and regional experts and analyst, record breaking developers, the dark-web hackers and the “crazy ones” as they give you an insight to how the world will change. Tech Talk helps you to breakdown the geeky jargons and complex codes that many often would fear. Also find out what are some the latest consumer offerings like smartphones, drones, robots, cameras, video games that are best in the market and quirky insight to a mind of a digital pop culture technology advocater, Richard Bradbury.

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The Agentic Arms Race: Bridging the Divide Between EU Policy and APAC Speed

For the past two years, organisations everywhere have been experimenting with AI. Pilots are running, proofs of concept are being showcased, and leadership teams are under pressure to show progress. But behind the excitement, many initiatives never make it past the testing phase.



We speak with Khalil Nooh, CEO and Co-Founder of Mesolitica, about why so many AI projects stall before reaching full deployment. From data readiness and leadership mindset to structural barriers inside organisations, we explore what separates companies that successfully scale AI from those that remain stuck in experimentation.

For the past two years, organisations everywhere have been experimenting with AI. Pilots are running, proofs of concept are being showcased, and leadership teams are under pressure to show progress. But behind the excitement, many initiatives never make it past the testing phase.We speak with Khalil Nooh, CEO and Co-Founder of Mesolitica, about why so many AI projects stall before reaching full deployment. From data readiness and leadership mindset to structural barriers inside organisations, we explore what separates companies that successfully scale AI from those that remain stuck in experimentation.

Stuck in Pilot Mode: Why AI Projects Aren’t Scaling

AI agents. They sound like your spy dreams come to life. Send them out into the world to snoop on your behalf. 



In reality, they’re kind of important but boring. Which is why Matt and Rich have put off talking about them for so long. But then a bot only social media platform called Moltbook comes along and suddenly everyone is interested in what these little bits of code have to say. Especially to each other. When they think we aren’t watching. 



Today they unpack OpenClaw, aka Moltbot, and try to explain what a 2026 operated by agents is going to look like.

AI agents. They sound like your spy dreams come to life. Send them out into the world to snoop on your behalf.&nbsp;In reality, they’re kind of important but boring. Which is why Matt and Rich have put off talking about them for so long. But then a bot only social media platform called Moltbook comes along and suddenly everyone is interested in what these little bits of code have to say. Especially to each other. When they think we aren’t watching.&nbsp;Today they unpack OpenClaw, aka Moltbot, and try to explain what a 2026 operated by agents is going to look like.

MSP353 AI In ‘26: Crab Course

As tech giants race to weave AI into every pixel of our digital lives, Mozilla has done the unthinkable: they’ve given users a way out. We dive into Firefox’s new "AI-Off" switch and what it means for the future of the web. We spoke with Alexander Wong from SoyaCincau to find out whether this is a landmark win for user consent or a desperate stand by a "human-first" browser in an increasingly automated world.



We explore the growing "AI fatigue" hitting the tech industry and ask the hard questions: Is AI becoming the new bloatware? Can "Digital Quiet" become a luxury feature? From the ethics of the "Organic Web" to the power dynamics of Silicon Valley, we break down why the right to opt-out might be the most important feature of 2026.

As tech giants race to weave AI into every pixel of our digital lives, Mozilla has done the unthinkable: they’ve given users a way out. We dive into Firefox’s new "AI-Off" switch and what it means for the future of the web. We spoke with Alexander Wong from SoyaCincau to find out whether this is a landmark win for user consent or a desperate stand by a "human-first" browser in an increasingly automated world.We explore the growing "AI fatigue" hitting the tech industry and ask the hard questions: Is AI becoming the new bloatware? Can "Digital Quiet" become a luxury feature? From the ethics of the "Organic Web" to the power dynamics of Silicon Valley, we break down why the right to opt-out might be the most important feature of 2026.

The Agentic Arms Race: Bridging the Divide Between EU Policy and APAC Speed

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