Category Geopolitics, Strategy & Technological Rivalries

Europe and US launch Quantum testbeds and Quantum loop to catchup China in Quantum Communications Race

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The race to conquer the quantum domain is among the most fiercely competitive in today’s world of technology. One important quantum technology is Quantum key distribution (QKD), that establishes highly secure keys between distant parties by using single photons to transmit…...

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Next generation neuromorphic chips bringing deep learning from cloud to IoT Edge Devices and mobiles

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Within AI is a large subfield called machine learning, the field of study that gives computers the ability to learn without being explicitly programmed. Instead of the laborious and hit-or-miss approach of creating a distinct, custom program to solve each…...

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Artificial-Intelligence Race among Countries to strengthen economy, solve societal challenge and transform industries

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Artificial intelligence (AI) term was coined by John McCarthy, defined it as “the science and engineering of making intelligent machines”. The field was founded on the claim that a central property of humans, intelligence can be so precisely described that…...

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Russia developing range of large, small, and mid-sized stealthy drones, closing the gap with US, Israel and China

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The US and Israel are universally recognized leaders in the development and use of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) or drones. Thousands of American and Israeli UAVs are operating across the world daily. China is already world’s largest producer of UAVs…...

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Militaries racing to develop hypersonic cruise missiles after deploying Boost-glide vehicles

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Hypersonic weapons typically travel at Mach 5 to Mach 10 — or speeds of 3,840 to 7,680 miles per hour. A missile traveling at Mach 5 could hit a target 100 miles away in about 1 minute and 34 seconds. A…...

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Amid China’s military quantum lead, US declares quantum as a “critical technology” and launches National Quantum Initiative

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The quest for quantum computing supremacy is a geopolitical priority for Europe, China, Canada, Australia and the United States. Boston Consulting Group’s 2018 report that estimates a quantum computing market of nearing $60 billion in 2035, which would grow further to…...

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Challenge of Attribution of Malicious Cyber Actors amidst growing Cyber attacks and Cyberwarfare

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Cyber warfare refers to the use of technology to launch attacks on nations, governments and citizens, causing comparable harm to actual warfare using weaponry. Cyberwarfare has developed into a more sophisticated type of combat between countries, where you can destroy…...

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Crowdsourcing to accelerate development of Innovative and disruptive technologies and Military innovation

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Innovation crowdsourcing is a business practice that engages the crowds with the goal of generating ideas and co-creating solutions within an end-to-end innovation process. This practice does not actually outsource innovation activities but connects teams with multiple knowledge sources to…...

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With China engaging in massive military buildup near the Borders, India preparing to safeguard its interests.

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China’s construction of military infrastructure along its border with India suggests Beijing is considering military options amidst a territorial dispute between the two countries. China’s aggressive strategy will likely prompt India to respond in kind, leading to a greater concentration…...

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DARPA INCAS will exploit social media, messaging & blog data to track geopolitical influence campaigns

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With billions of people around the world accessing platforms such as Facebook, WhatsApp, Twitter, and Instagram, to name a few, social media has become a powerful force for political and cultural change, and a force that is more than capable…...

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