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The Era of Private Superpowers! How Are Tech Billionaires Reshaping Global Politics? There was a time when wars, diplomacy, and global power balances were shaped almost exclusively by presidents, generals, and diplomats. Today, another group has entered the arena; its members do not wear military uniforms, hold no elected offices, nor represent sovereign states. Yet their decisions increasingly influence conflict trajectories, national security, global communications, and even governments' strategic calculations: they are leaders of major technology companies worldwide. While the rise of artificial intelligence has dominated most news headlines, this AI is merely part of a broader geopolitical shift. The…
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