Pekingology The Rise of Data Politics
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Nov 26, 2024 Lizhi Liu, an Assistant Professor at Georgetown specializing in data politics and China’s digital economy, discusses the emergence of data politics as a strategic asset among states and companies. She explains how data differs from traditional resources, emphasizing issues of data ownership and security. The conversation touches on China's national data strategy, contrasting it with global approaches, and examines the implications for international tech firms navigating complex regulations amid geopolitical tensions. Liu also explores how technology influences governance in China and globalization.
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Data Politics
- Data politics studies how states and companies interact strategically over data.
- It's underappreciated because data's strategic importance grew with digital tech, unlike oil or land.
Data vs. Oil
- Unlike oil, data is non-rivalrous, meaning it can be used infinitely by many.
- Data's value increases with transfer, but this also creates security risks.
Guizhou Data Center
- In 2014, China declared big data a national strategy, building a massive data center in Guizhou.
- Guizhou's abundant water resources and cool temperatures are ideal for the energy-intensive servers.