USCC recommends a Manhattan Project for AGI, claiming race against China
(lesswrong.com)
The US-China AI rivalry is entering a dangerous new phase.
The US-China AI rivalry is entering a dangerous new phase.
Bogota Declaration
(wikipedia.org)
The Declaration of the First Meeting of Equatorial Countries, also known as the Bogota Declaration, is a declaration made and signed in 1976 by eight equatorial countries, and was an attempt to assert sovereignty over those portions of the geostationary orbit that continuously lie over the signatory nations' territory.
The Declaration of the First Meeting of Equatorial Countries, also known as the Bogota Declaration, is a declaration made and signed in 1976 by eight equatorial countries, and was an attempt to assert sovereignty over those portions of the geostationary orbit that continuously lie over the signatory nations' territory.
UK undersea cables worth £7.4T a day under 'real threat' from Russia
(independent.co.uk)
The UK’s vast web of undersea cables, interconnectors and pipelines are under a “very real and present threat” from Russia, a former Navy chief told Parliament.
The UK’s vast web of undersea cables, interconnectors and pipelines are under a “very real and present threat” from Russia, a former Navy chief told Parliament.
Anger in Taiwan over reports SpaceX asked suppliers to move abroad
(theguardian.com)
Taiwan’s government says it is paying close attention to reports that Elon Musk’s SpaceX asked Taiwanese suppliers to move manufacturing to other countries because of “geopolitical” concerns.
Taiwan’s government says it is paying close attention to reports that Elon Musk’s SpaceX asked Taiwanese suppliers to move manufacturing to other countries because of “geopolitical” concerns.
Officials warn of Russia's tech-for-troops deal with North Korea for Ukraine
(theregister.com)
The EU has joined US and South Korean officials in expressing concern over a Russian transfer of technology to North Korea in return for military assistance against Ukraine.
The EU has joined US and South Korean officials in expressing concern over a Russian transfer of technology to North Korea in return for military assistance against Ukraine.
How a Mumbai Drugmaker Is Helping Putin Get Nvidia AI Chips
(bloomberg.com)
Occupying the top three floors of an unremarkable office building in northern Mumbai, there’s little to distinguish Shreya Life Sciences from the many other commercial businesses that keep the Andheri neighborhood of India’s largest metropolis humming throughout the day.
Occupying the top three floors of an unremarkable office building in northern Mumbai, there’s little to distinguish Shreya Life Sciences from the many other commercial businesses that keep the Andheri neighborhood of India’s largest metropolis humming throughout the day.
World War III Has Already Begun, JP Morgan Boss Says
(newsweek.com)
A top executive at JP Morgan has sounded the alarm about the beginning of World War III, but one expert told Newsweek it's not time to panic yet.
A top executive at JP Morgan has sounded the alarm about the beginning of World War III, but one expert told Newsweek it's not time to panic yet.
Inspecting North Korea's Digital Map App: Licensing and API Insights
(wordpress.com)
I’ve been meaning to write this for a while but it turned into a much longer write up than I was expecting so it’s being broken into multiple parts. Martyn at 38 North did a great write up on the app earlier this year but I wanted to dive into it more. If you’re not familiar with the app you can read about it here: https://www.38north.org/2024/01/a-close-up-look-at-north-koreas-digital-map-app/
I’ve been meaning to write this for a while but it turned into a much longer write up than I was expecting so it’s being broken into multiple parts. Martyn at 38 North did a great write up on the app earlier this year but I wanted to dive into it more. If you’re not familiar with the app you can read about it here: https://www.38north.org/2024/01/a-close-up-look-at-north-koreas-digital-map-app/
Russia hosts BRICS summit to show West pressure not working
(bbc.com)
Imagine you're Vladimir Putin.
Imagine you're Vladimir Putin.
Russia increasingly using cybercriminals to target adversaries, Microsoft says
(euronews.com)
Cybercriminals are increasingly helping states like Russia and Iran target adversaries.
Cybercriminals are increasingly helping states like Russia and Iran target adversaries.
China Holds War Games in a Warning to Taiwan's Leader
(nytimes.com)
China began holding military drills in areas surrounding Taiwan on Monday, days after Beijing accused the self-governing island’s president of promoting independence in a National Day address.
China began holding military drills in areas surrounding Taiwan on Monday, days after Beijing accused the self-governing island’s president of promoting independence in a National Day address.
India Is Now Russia's No. 2 Supplier of Restricted Technology
(bloomberg.com)
India has surged to become the second-biggest supplier of restricted critical technologies to Russia, US and European officials said, highlighting the challenge in efforts to choke off exports fueling President Vladimir Putin’s war machine.
India has surged to become the second-biggest supplier of restricted critical technologies to Russia, US and European officials said, highlighting the challenge in efforts to choke off exports fueling President Vladimir Putin’s war machine.
India Is Now Russia's No. 2 Supplier of Restricted Technology
(bloomberg.com)
India has surged to become the second-biggest supplier of restricted critical technologies to Russia, US and European officials said, highlighting the challenge in efforts to choke off exports fueling President Vladimir Putin’s war machine.
India has surged to become the second-biggest supplier of restricted critical technologies to Russia, US and European officials said, highlighting the challenge in efforts to choke off exports fueling President Vladimir Putin’s war machine.
Future of .io domains uncertain as UK hands over Chagos islands
(domainincite.com)
The future of the .io ccTLD is up in the air today with the announcement that the UK is to hand over the British Indian Ocean Territory, also known as the Chagos Archipelago, to Mauritius.
The future of the .io ccTLD is up in the air today with the announcement that the UK is to hand over the British Indian Ocean Territory, also known as the Chagos Archipelago, to Mauritius.
The Disappearance of an Internet Domain
(every.to)
On October 3, the British government announced that it was giving up sovereignty over a small tropical atoll in the Indian Ocean known as the Chagos Islands.
On October 3, the British government announced that it was giving up sovereignty over a small tropical atoll in the Indian Ocean known as the Chagos Islands.
Ukraine Is Losing the War
(semafor.com)
Ukraine is facing a perilous moment in the war with Russia, two recent reports argue.
Ukraine is facing a perilous moment in the war with Russia, two recent reports argue.