March 12, 2025
AI & IT, Defense & Military, Security & Threat Management
Deep learning neural networks (DNNs) have revolutionized the landscape of artificial intelligence (AI), becoming the driving force behind many of today’s most advanced technologies. From object recognition and face detection to fraud detection and autonomous military systems, DNNs are reshaping industries and pushing the boundaries of what machines can achieve. …
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March 6, 2025
Cyber & IW, Security & Threat Management
The rapid evolution of artificial intelligence has brought with it remarkable advancements in media generation. One of the most controversial developments in this space is deepfake technology—AI-generated content that manipulates images, videos, and audio with near-perfect realism. Deepfakes have found applications in entertainment, media, and even assistive technologies, but their …
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March 5, 2025
AI & IT, Global Risks & Future Threats, Security & Threat Management
In today’s rapidly evolving technological landscape, artificial intelligence (AI) is driving remarkable advancements. However, as with any powerful tool, there are dark sides to its applications. One of the most alarming developments in recent years is the rise of deepfakes—AI-generated videos and audio that are nearly indistinguishable from real recordings. …
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March 3, 2025
Cyber & IW, Industry & Market Dynamics, Security & Threat Management
In an era where the digital landscape is intricately woven into the fabric of daily life, critical infrastructure sectors such as drinking water and wastewater systems have become increasingly attractive targets for cyberattacks. Water infrastructure, encompassing drinking water and wastewater systems, serves as a critical lifeline for communities globally. Unfortunately, these …
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February 28, 2025
Global Risks & Future Threats, Material, Security & Threat Management
Introduction Preventing the proliferation of nuclear weapons has been a major focus of international policy for over 70 years. However, a growing interest in high-assay low-enriched uranium (HALEU), driven by billions of dollars in U.S. government funding, raises serious concerns about nuclear security. HALEU, enriched between 10% and 19.75% in …
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February 27, 2025
AI & IT, Cyber & IW, Security & Threat Management
The rise of digital media has brought unparalleled opportunities for information sharing, but it has also created fertile ground for large-scale disinformation attacks. As the ability to generate falsified media—whether through altered images, deepfake videos, or fabricated text—has advanced rapidly, so too has the threat of automated disinformation at an …
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February 16, 2025
Industry & Market Dynamics, Security & Threat Management
In an era where technological dominance and national security are tightly intertwined, the United States Department of Defense (DoD) has identified the critical need to reduce reliance on foreign sources for rare earth elements (REEs). These essential materials, indispensable in the production of cutting-edge military systems such as fighter jets, …
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January 31, 2025
Navy & Maritime, Security & Threat Management, Unmanned & Autonomous Systems
Unmanned Surface Vehicles (USVs) are revolutionizing how we explore and protect our oceans. These autonomous vessels, operating at or near the sea surface without any onboard operators, are increasingly being employed across various sectors. From monitoring marine life to enhancing military surveillance, piracy control, and safeguarding offshore industries like gas, …
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January 30, 2025
Cyber & IW, Geopolitics, Strategy & Technological Rivalries, Security & Threat Management
In the wake of recent global threats and terrorism, governments around the world have ramped up their surveillance efforts, often crossing into areas previously deemed private. What once seemed the stuff of spy movies is now a stark reality, as intelligence agencies have developed incredibly sophisticated, invisible, and persistent surveillance …
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January 28, 2025
Security & Threat Management, Thermal, Propulsion & Energy
In today’s world, energy consumption is estimated at 12 billion tons of oil equivalent (TOE), with projections suggesting a potential two- to threefold increase by the beginning of the 22nd century. Simultaneously, fossil fuel reserves—comprising oil, coal, and natural gas—are depleting, and their extraction costs are climbing. Presently, around 78–80% …
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