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Exponential innovation is causing exponential disruption
Exponential innovation is causing exponential disruption
Exponential innovation is causing exponential disruption
Domestic U.S. and international quantum technology infrastructure has been dramatically built out in the last seven years – since the passage of the initial Quantum Initiative Act in 2018 – with commitments to cryptography, post-quantum crypto agility, quantum networking and computing that will continue to reshape national security and federal operations.
Late last week, the U.S. government enacted significant changes in its cryptocurrency regulations as the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) dropped lawsuits against major crypto firms.
The future of advanced nuclear energy hinges on overcoming critical economic, regulatory, and supply chain barriers while leveraging government incentives and private-sector investment. Various reports from and workshops held by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine outline the pathways to achieving commercial liftoff for new nuclear technologies, detailing the technological, financial, and policy…
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.
IT providers selling software to the government should re evaluate their software licensing and pricing strategies for the federal government. Doing so now can aid government efforts to serve hard missions while cutting waste and give you a leg up on the competition. Here is what I recommend:
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.
Bob Zukis is a man on a mission to improve the ability of corporate America to succeed in a complex digital world, even when under constant cyber attack. Bob is the CEO and founder of the Digital Directors Network, the global pioneer in helping corporate directors advance their understanding of systemic risk. We consider Bob…
Adam Shostack is widely known in the cybersecurity world for his pioneering work on disclosing and discussing computer vulnerabilities (the CVE (common vulnerabilities and exposures) list). He also helped formalize and train leading approaches to threat modeling and wrote the foundational book on the subject (Threat Modeling: Designing for Security). In this OODAcast we seek…
Sebastian Mallaby joined the OODAcast for a discussion about the Power Law in venture capital and the rise of the global hedge fund and private equity industries.
Neil Wiley has lead some of the US Intelligence Community’s most important analytical functions. His career in intelligence began as a Naval Intelligence Officer in an operational intelligence center focused on support to critical operational naval missions. He would later serve joint intelligence missions in Europe, would rise to lead all analytical activities at the…
This OODAcast features a fascinating conversation with Michael Gibson, the author of the book “Paper Belt on Fire” who is also the co-founder of the Thiel Fellowship program and the 1517 Fund, both of which focus on identifying unconventional ideas and individuals that can drive disruptive innovation in technology, arts, and science.
In this OODAcast, we talk with Jimmy Soni, the author of the book “The Founders: The Story of PayPal and the Entrepreneurs Who Shaped Silicon Valley”. Jimmy takes a deep, historical look at the founding story of PayPal with detailed analysis, interviews, and access that you won’t find in any other telling of the PayPal…
In this OODAcast we interview one of our close friends and OODA network members, Jen Hoar. Jen is a former journalist-turned-corporate investigator who has leveraged the potent act of asking, and listening, to turn strangers into sources and contacts into clients. Her expertise, which is clearly also her passion, is identifying and interviewing smart people…
Covering technology issues, and specifically cybersecurity as a journalist is a tough endeavor. Some of these technologies are complex as are the security vulnerabilities often inherent in their deployment and making these topics broadly accessible can be a challenge. Many of the underlying issues touch upon national security and civil liberties creating an interesting nexus…
Lawrence Gasman has researched and reported on quantum technologies from the beginning of the discipline of quantum computing. He is now the President of Inside Quantum Technology (IQT), which provides in-depth business intelligence for the quantum technology industry. IQT also runs several major quantum technology conferences as well as a quantum industry news service. On…
In 2020, we launched the OODAcast video and podcast series designed to provide insightful analysis and actionable intelligence to decision makers. In this 100th episode, co-hosts Matt Devost and Bob Gourley review some of the key insights from the series. Matt and Bob also discuss a OODA’s recent assessment of risks and opportunities given the…
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