The term ‘dual-use technology’ is used to denote technologies that may have both civil and military applications. Such is the case with Global Positioning Systems or GPS which are used to help track and identify targets for missile attacks and are also used to help drivers navigate in cars. Another example is drones which may... Continue Reading →
Shock and Awe: How AI is Sidestepping Regulation
The recent actions of tech moguls and CEOs of AI (Artificial Intelligence) companies have left many feeling whiplashed. Several months ago, Open AI launched its generative language model ChatGPT. This was soon followed by a flurry of AI activity as start-ups and established tech giants such as Google and Microsoft flooded the market with AI... Continue Reading →
Monday’s Must Read List
Each week, I publish a list of interesting articles, essays and reports that may be of interest to the digital diplomacy community. This week – How Silicon Valley’s Russia crackdown proves its power – and its threat (The Guardian)Using Cyber Tool, Westerners Have Been Texting Russians About the War in Ukraine (Wall Street Journal)Ukraine: Spam... Continue Reading →
Monday’s Must Read List
Each week, I publish a list of interesting articles, essays and reports that may be of interest to the digital diplomacy community. This week – Technology policymaking in India: The need for a paradigm shift (ORF Website)The essential role of AI in cloud technology (Tech Radar)The biggest tech trends to watch for in 2022 (The Washington... Continue Reading →