AI and the rise of AGI has been a consistent topic examined by the experts of the OODA network, including topics related to national security. These are also recurring thematics at OODAcon, so the recent RAND report Artificial General Intelligence’s (AGI) Five Hard National Security Problems” caught our eye.
The Black Sea has become a critical flashpoint in Euro-Atlantic security, with Russia leveraging the region as a strategic launchpad while the U.S. recalibrates its stance, leaving key allies grappling with leadership gaps and mounting hybrid warfare threats.
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North Korea’s Lazarus Group APT has executed the largest crypto heist in history, stealing over $1.5 billion from Bybit, a centralized crypto exchange. The attack, which took control of Bybit’s cold wallet holding Ethereum (ETH), has triggered a cascade of market reactions – once again putting the spotlight on cybersecurity in the digital asset space…
As AI’s energy demands surge, nuclear power has emerged as a cornerstone of the technology sector’s long-term energy strategy. Industry giants such as Amazon, Google, Microsoft, and Meta are rapidly investing in small modular reactors (SMRs) and large-scale nuclear solutions to sustain AI-driven operations and data centers. However, regulatory hurdles remain significant challenges, and the…
Recently, President Donald Trump nominated Sean Cairncross to be his National Cyber Director, a move that has raised more than a few eyebrows in the cybersecurity space. Established by Congress in 2021, the Office of the National Cyber Director (ONCD) is a component of the Executive Office and serves as a principal advisor to the president on cybersecurity policy and…
Microsoft has announced the development of Majorana 1, what they call the world’s first quantum processor powered by topological qubits, utilizing a novel class of materials called topoconductors. What do the latest systems from OpenAI and Grok say about it.
Any macroeconomic consideration of the impacts of artificial intelligence must also include the future of data writ large: in this era of exponential disruption and acceleration, the flow of data across borders has become the backbone of global trade and economic activity. Currently, regulatory interventions, driven by concerns over privacy, security, and national interest, are…
The race for critical minerals and rare earth metals is intensifying, shaping global supply chains, geopolitical strategies, and technological advancements.
The European Patent Office (EPO) is mapping Europe’s deep tech ecosystem through the Deep Tech Finder. This tool provides insights into key players in disruptive innovation, patent trends, and investment activity, helping stakeholders track the evolution of deep technology.
OODA CTO Bob Gourley is joined by technologist and national security expert Dan Gerstein from Rand Corporation. Dan is also the author of the recently released book entitled “The Story of Technology”.