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Ananyaa Gupta

Ananyaa Gupta
A Tale of Two AIs

The Market

A Tale of Two AIs

As American hyperscalers face spiralling capex and lagging returns, comparing strategies with China exposes a fundamental divergence driving the global AI race. The Market Tumult Late July brought a sharp end to the months-long chip stock rally. Triggered by South Korean chip giant SK Hynix - whose shares dropped nearly

By Ananyaa Gupta 30 Sep 2026
Explainer - Central Banks

Explainers

Explainer - Central Banks

Central Banks A central bank is a public institution that a nation's currency - or that of a currency union, like the EU - and controls the money supply. It's primary goal is maintaining price stability, though some central banks also carry a mandate to support maximum employment.

By Ananyaa Gupta 16 Sep 2026
The AI Sovereign Wealth Fund: A Global Mirage?

Ideas Lab

The AI Sovereign Wealth Fund: A Global Mirage?

An AI Sovereign Wealth Fund Recently, Sam Altman proposed allocating a 5% equity stake in OpenAI to the Trump administration; the initial step to distributing AI-generated wealth among the American public through a newly established US sovereign wealth fund. Under this proposal, other leading AI development labs would be

By Ananyaa Gupta 12 Aug 2026
The Battle of Chokepoints

The Market

The Battle of Chokepoints

“Smart Tech is making War a Dumber Choice.” This provocative headline from last week’s Economist highlights a profound truth: the nature of modern warfare has been fundamentally transformed. There are two critical developments behind this. First is the advancement in drone technology. Versatile capability at a minimal price tag

By Ananyaa Gupta 15 Jul 2026

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