Derek G5Echo
@derekubachi855.bsky.social
Multiple interests, inc: Geopolitical-Geostrategy. History. Sciences. Technology.
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With the Senate narrowly passing Trump’s budget bill, we're tracking the public response. Follow along with our daily coverage of the Democracy Movement. Stay informed. Stay loud.
The Contrarian covers the Democracy Movement
Tuesday: Protests at the Capitol against inhumane budget cuts, protests against 'Alligator Alcatraz' in Florida, and more.
contrarian.substack.com
July 1, 2025 at 5:13 PM
With the Senate narrowly passing Trump’s budget bill, we're tracking the public response. Follow along with our daily coverage of the Democracy Movement. Stay informed. Stay loud.
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'It is unlikely that the Western quantum ecosystem will out-innovate an increasingly decoupled Chinese quantum sector across the board' writes Elias Huber in the latest RUSI Commentary.
Export Controls Accelerate China’s Quantum Supply Chain
When export controls are seen as a tool to limit competitors’ technology advancements, they can have unintended consequences. Such is the case for quantum technologies, where export controls accelerat...
www.rusi.org
June 27, 2025 at 10:01 AM
'It is unlikely that the Western quantum ecosystem will out-innovate an increasingly decoupled Chinese quantum sector across the board' writes Elias Huber in the latest RUSI Commentary.
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In the latest RUSI Commentary Dr Antonio Giustozzi explores the threats Russia has presented and could present in the future with AI-powered information operations.
Can AI help Russia Decisively Improve its Information War Against the West?
The AI arms race is definitely ‘gathering speed’. What about the information wars? ‘Countries that are very good at AI could gain significant leverage in international relations through influence oper...
www.rusi.org
June 27, 2025 at 1:47 PM
In the latest RUSI Commentary Dr Antonio Giustozzi explores the threats Russia has presented and could present in the future with AI-powered information operations.
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🔊 With the new UK National Security Strategy recognising that all elements of UK security are supported by our ability to tackle illicit finance, our latest #STRpodcast checks in on the progress made by the Labour government on tackling illicit finance after one year in office.
🎧 bit.ly/3FZD8yS
🎧 bit.ly/3FZD8yS
A Year of Labour: Assessing the UK’s Progress Against Illicit Finance
Podcast Episode · STR: Suspicious Transaction Report · 20/06/2025 · 34m
bit.ly
June 26, 2025 at 4:07 PM
🔊 With the new UK National Security Strategy recognising that all elements of UK security are supported by our ability to tackle illicit finance, our latest #STRpodcast checks in on the progress made by the Labour government on tackling illicit finance after one year in office.
🎧 bit.ly/3FZD8yS
🎧 bit.ly/3FZD8yS
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📢 New webinar recording – Virtual Threats: Terrorist Financing via Online Gaming
How terrorist and extremist groups exploit online gaming platforms for fundraising, from in-game transactions to the development of bespoke games or livestream donations.
📽️ Watch the recording: bit.ly/40wRpK9
How terrorist and extremist groups exploit online gaming platforms for fundraising, from in-game transactions to the development of bespoke games or livestream donations.
📽️ Watch the recording: bit.ly/40wRpK9
Virtual Threats: Terrorist Financing via Online Gaming | RUSI Webinar 18 June 2025
This online webinar brings together Gonzalo Saiz, Research Fellow at CFS and author of the research briefing, and Jessica Davis, an expert on terrorism and illicit financing, to discuss how terrorist and extremist groups exploit online gaming platforms for fundraising activities. The session reviews documented cases, analyse the ways gaming and related platforms facilitate financial support for extremist activities, and outline targeted policy recommendations to address these emerging risks. This webinar event is supported by the NATO Science for Peace and Security (SPS) Programme.
bit.ly
June 30, 2025 at 2:32 PM
📢 New webinar recording – Virtual Threats: Terrorist Financing via Online Gaming
How terrorist and extremist groups exploit online gaming platforms for fundraising, from in-game transactions to the development of bespoke games or livestream donations.
📽️ Watch the recording: bit.ly/40wRpK9
How terrorist and extremist groups exploit online gaming platforms for fundraising, from in-game transactions to the development of bespoke games or livestream donations.
📽️ Watch the recording: bit.ly/40wRpK9
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Our new blog explains the first global security standard for AI, shaped by ETSI (European Telecommunications Standards Institute), NCSC, DSIT & international experts. The standard includes 13 core principles that can help secure AI systems from design to end-of-life.⬇️
www.ncsc.gov.uk/blog-post/ne...
www.ncsc.gov.uk/blog-post/ne...
New ETSI standard protects AI systems from evolving cyber threats
The NCSC and DSIT work with ETSI to ‘set a benchmark for securing AI’.
www.ncsc.gov.uk
May 22, 2025 at 1:04 PM
Our new blog explains the first global security standard for AI, shaped by ETSI (European Telecommunications Standards Institute), NCSC, DSIT & international experts. The standard includes 13 core principles that can help secure AI systems from design to end-of-life.⬇️
www.ncsc.gov.uk/blog-post/ne...
www.ncsc.gov.uk/blog-post/ne...
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It’s International Women in Engineering Day! This #INWED25 we’re proudly celebrating the achievements of women across the sector. We spoke to women at #CYBERUK25 about the importance of diversity across the cyber security industry ⬇️
#INWED2025
#INWED2025
June 23, 2025 at 1:37 PM
It’s International Women in Engineering Day! This #INWED25 we’re proudly celebrating the achievements of women across the sector. We spoke to women at #CYBERUK25 about the importance of diversity across the cyber security industry ⬇️
#INWED2025
#INWED2025
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End game — A cartoon by RJ Matson
End game
A cartoon by RJ Matson
contrarian.substack.com
July 1, 2025 at 4:47 PM
End game — A cartoon by RJ Matson
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Imagine a CEO ordering staff to shred evidence and wipe chats. Now, imagine senior government officials doing the same with military decisions. That is exactly what continues to happen under the Trump administration.
Chioma Chukwu explains the importance of paper trails.
Chioma Chukwu explains the importance of paper trails.
The Paper Trail Matters
What happens when government erases its memory
contrarian.substack.com
July 1, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Imagine a CEO ordering staff to shred evidence and wipe chats. Now, imagine senior government officials doing the same with military decisions. That is exactly what continues to happen under the Trump administration.
Chioma Chukwu explains the importance of paper trails.
Chioma Chukwu explains the importance of paper trails.
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📢 New Commentary: The Future of UK Sanctions is About More Than Implementation and Enforcement
The government’s recently published sanctions strategy under-promises, overdelivers and sets a vision for the future use of sanctions. Now the work begins.
Read: bit.ly/44tmgbR
The government’s recently published sanctions strategy under-promises, overdelivers and sets a vision for the future use of sanctions. Now the work begins.
Read: bit.ly/44tmgbR
The Future of UK Sanctions is About More Than Implementation and Enforcement
The government’s recently published sanctions strategy under-promises, overdelivers and sets a vision for the future use of sanctions. Now the work begins.
bit.ly
July 1, 2025 at 2:35 PM
📢 New Commentary: The Future of UK Sanctions is About More Than Implementation and Enforcement
The government’s recently published sanctions strategy under-promises, overdelivers and sets a vision for the future use of sanctions. Now the work begins.
Read: bit.ly/44tmgbR
The government’s recently published sanctions strategy under-promises, overdelivers and sets a vision for the future use of sanctions. Now the work begins.
Read: bit.ly/44tmgbR
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This will surely initiate a calm and polite discussion in the Facebook comments.
www.popsci.com/environment/...
www.popsci.com/environment/...
Why induction stoves are better than gas
The expression 'cooking with gas' is hopelessly outdated.
www.popsci.com
July 1, 2025 at 4:15 PM
This will surely initiate a calm and polite discussion in the Facebook comments.
www.popsci.com/environment/...
www.popsci.com/environment/...
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East Japan Railway’s iconic Cassiopeia sleeper train completed its final journey on Monday evening, marking the end of a 25-year era for the luxury service once known for connecting Tokyo to Sapporo.
Cassiopeia luxury sleeper train ends final run after 25 years
Originally launched in 1999, the Cassiopeia gained a loyal following for its fully double-decker design and upscale sleeper accommodations.
www.japantimes.co.jp
July 1, 2025 at 4:24 PM
East Japan Railway’s iconic Cassiopeia sleeper train completed its final journey on Monday evening, marking the end of a 25-year era for the luxury service once known for connecting Tokyo to Sapporo.
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📻 Big thanks to David Marr and @ABC's Late Night Live for chatting to me about SIS/MI6 Chiefs, spying, and the future of espionage.
⏬️ Link and interview are here ...
www.abc.net.au/listen/progr...
⏬️ Link and interview are here ...
www.abc.net.au/listen/progr...
Breaking the Code: MI6’s First Woman Chief - ABC listen
The first female head of Britain’s Secret Intelligence Service, often known as MI6, will take the reins in a few months. The chief of the SIS is the only role that's made public. Blaise Metreweli is a...
www.abc.net.au
June 30, 2025 at 5:07 PM
📻 Big thanks to David Marr and @ABC's Late Night Live for chatting to me about SIS/MI6 Chiefs, spying, and the future of espionage.
⏬️ Link and interview are here ...
www.abc.net.au/listen/progr...
⏬️ Link and interview are here ...
www.abc.net.au/listen/progr...
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International Criminal Court swats away 'sophisticated and targeted' cyberattack
International Criminal Court swats away 'sophisticated and targeted' cyberattack
Body stays coy on details but alludes to similarities with 2023 espionage campaign
The International Criminal Court (ICC) says a "sophisticated" cyberattack targeted the institution, the second such incident in two years.…
dlvr.it
July 1, 2025 at 4:39 PM
International Criminal Court swats away 'sophisticated and targeted' cyberattack
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📺NEW VIDEO📺
Last night, key British offshore financial centres failed to meet their own deadline for revealing who owns companies registered there.
It’s time the UK Government escalates its response & ensures places like the BVI are no longer safe havens for the world's corrupt.
Watch and read ⤵️
Last night, key British offshore financial centres failed to meet their own deadline for revealing who owns companies registered there.
It’s time the UK Government escalates its response & ensures places like the BVI are no longer safe havens for the world's corrupt.
Watch and read ⤵️
July 1, 2025 at 2:55 PM
📺NEW VIDEO📺
Last night, key British offshore financial centres failed to meet their own deadline for revealing who owns companies registered there.
It’s time the UK Government escalates its response & ensures places like the BVI are no longer safe havens for the world's corrupt.
Watch and read ⤵️
Last night, key British offshore financial centres failed to meet their own deadline for revealing who owns companies registered there.
It’s time the UK Government escalates its response & ensures places like the BVI are no longer safe havens for the world's corrupt.
Watch and read ⤵️
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Government is banking on the success of its health mission to stem the tide of health-related benefit claims. But is the approach joined up enough to have an impact?
www.civilserviceworld.com/in-depth/art...
www.civilserviceworld.com/in-depth/art...
How effectively is government coordinating efforts to get more people into work through healthcare reform?
Government is banking on the success of its health mission to stem the tide of health-related benefit claims. But is the approach joined up enough ...
www.civilserviceworld.com
July 1, 2025 at 12:34 PM
Government is banking on the success of its health mission to stem the tide of health-related benefit claims. But is the approach joined up enough to have an impact?
www.civilserviceworld.com/in-depth/art...
www.civilserviceworld.com/in-depth/art...
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🚀 Launch day for second Meteosat Third Generation satellite and the first instrument for the Copernicus Sentinel-4 mission.
Live coverage of this launch tonight on esawebtv.esa.int from 21:15 CEST. Liftfoff with SpaceX on Falcon 9 is expected at 23:03 CEST
Details 👉 www.esa.int/Applications...
Live coverage of this launch tonight on esawebtv.esa.int from 21:15 CEST. Liftfoff with SpaceX on Falcon 9 is expected at 23:03 CEST
Details 👉 www.esa.int/Applications...
Watch MTG-S1 and Sentinel-4 launch live
The second of the Meteosat Third Generation (MTG) satellites and the first instrument for the Copernicus Sentinel-4 mission are ready for liftoff at Cape Canaveral in Florida, US. Live coverage of thi...
www.esa.int
July 1, 2025 at 3:34 PM
🚀 Launch day for second Meteosat Third Generation satellite and the first instrument for the Copernicus Sentinel-4 mission.
Live coverage of this launch tonight on esawebtv.esa.int from 21:15 CEST. Liftfoff with SpaceX on Falcon 9 is expected at 23:03 CEST
Details 👉 www.esa.int/Applications...
Live coverage of this launch tonight on esawebtv.esa.int from 21:15 CEST. Liftfoff with SpaceX on Falcon 9 is expected at 23:03 CEST
Details 👉 www.esa.int/Applications...
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Commentary: As data centers rapidly expand to meet surging AI-driven demand, their soaring electricity consumption largely due to cooling need is straining power systems and prompting tech giants to explore nuclear power solutions.
Data centers and small reactors could change Asia’s nuclear dynamic
An estimated 402.74 million terabytes of data are created each day and storing and processing all that information creates virtual volcanoes.
www.japantimes.co.jp
July 1, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Commentary: As data centers rapidly expand to meet surging AI-driven demand, their soaring electricity consumption largely due to cooling need is straining power systems and prompting tech giants to explore nuclear power solutions.
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This is potentially very exciting --- cost and reliability of quantum hardware are key factors in determining its use for #cryptography! @apsphysics.bsky.social physics.aps.org/articles/v18...
Quantum Dots For Reliable Quantum Key Distribution
The efficiency of a quantum cryptography scheme can be improved by replacing conventional attenuated lasers with single-photon quantum-dot sources.
physics.aps.org
July 1, 2025 at 3:53 PM
This is potentially very exciting --- cost and reliability of quantum hardware are key factors in determining its use for #cryptography! @apsphysics.bsky.social physics.aps.org/articles/v18...
Well, this is a 'surprise'...
"The world's most advanced AI models are exhibiting troubling new behaviors - lying, scheming, and even threatening their creators to achieve their goals."
"The world's most advanced AI models are exhibiting troubling new behaviors - lying, scheming, and even threatening their creators to achieve their goals."
But, remember, the "experts" told us the future of intelligence assessment was AI ...
www.france24.com/en/live-news...
www.france24.com/en/live-news...
AI is learning to lie, scheme, and threaten its creators
The world's most advanced AI models are exhibiting troubling new behaviors - lying, scheming, and even threatening their creators to achieve their goals.
www.france24.com
July 1, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Well, this is a 'surprise'...
"The world's most advanced AI models are exhibiting troubling new behaviors - lying, scheming, and even threatening their creators to achieve their goals."
"The world's most advanced AI models are exhibiting troubling new behaviors - lying, scheming, and even threatening their creators to achieve their goals."
Article quote:
"For years, scientists have assumed high levels of p-tau217 always spell trouble. The new research suggests they’ve been wrong."
"For years, scientists have assumed high levels of p-tau217 always spell trouble. The new research suggests they’ve been wrong."
Scientists discover that ‘toxic’ Alzheimer’s protein is essential for baby brain development.
Babies have more of this Alzheimer’s-linked protein than dementia patients – study raises hope for future treatments
Scientists discover that ‘toxic’ Alzheimer’s protein is essential for baby brain development.
tcnv.link
July 1, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Article quote:
"For years, scientists have assumed high levels of p-tau217 always spell trouble. The new research suggests they’ve been wrong."
"For years, scientists have assumed high levels of p-tau217 always spell trouble. The new research suggests they’ve been wrong."
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Scientists discover that ‘toxic’ Alzheimer’s protein is essential for baby brain development.
Babies have more of this Alzheimer’s-linked protein than dementia patients – study raises hope for future treatments
Scientists discover that ‘toxic’ Alzheimer’s protein is essential for baby brain development.
tcnv.link
July 1, 2025 at 6:59 AM
Scientists discover that ‘toxic’ Alzheimer’s protein is essential for baby brain development.
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D.C. isn’t just the seat of power- it’s the ultimate spy playground. From embassy-packed streets to college campuses buzzing with recruiters, it’s where cloak-and-dagger meets coffee shop! #Espionage #WashingtonDC #SpyGames www.washingtonian.com/2023/07/13/c...
City of Spies: DC Is the World Capital of Espionage
Spy attractions and intelligence recruitment—DC is a hot bed for spy activity.
www.washingtonian.com
June 29, 2025 at 6:53 PM
D.C. isn’t just the seat of power- it’s the ultimate spy playground. From embassy-packed streets to college campuses buzzing with recruiters, it’s where cloak-and-dagger meets coffee shop! #Espionage #WashingtonDC #SpyGames www.washingtonian.com/2023/07/13/c...
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Room for One More on Mount Rushmore? (The President Wants to Know.) ... among the moronic NYT stories this takes the cake www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
Room for One More on Mount Rushmore? (The President Wants to Know.)
Let’s review how we got here, and closely examine what the rock would allow.
www.nytimes.com
June 29, 2025 at 1:39 PM
Room for One More on Mount Rushmore? (The President Wants to Know.) ... among the moronic NYT stories this takes the cake www.nytimes.com/interactive/...