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Exponential innovation is causing exponential disruption

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Exponential innovation is causing exponential disruption

Analysis

Moody’s on the “Recoding” of Entire Industries, Including The Financial Sector, by the Convergence of AI and the Blockchain

A recent headline from Moody’s reads “Convergence of AI and blockchain could recode multiple industries.” The notion of the “recoding” of an industry sector is compelling – as it suggests a more nuanced, code-level transformation of an industry sector (as opposed to just the disruption that accompanies disintermediation). We explore the nuances of the Moody’s…
Findings from the DEFCON31 AI Village Inaugural Generative AI Red Team Challenge

As we head into the 2024 RSAC through the Defcon/BlackHat Conference jag, we look at the final report from the first-of-its-kind Generative AI Red Team Challenge, held last year in the AI Village at Defcon31. Find an overview of the event report here.
The OODA Network Discusses Drone Countermeasures, Border Risk, and International Crime Syndicates

In March, OODA Network Member John Sullivan shared with the network an overview of current threat vectors and strategic challenges at the border relative to the presence of various international crime syndicates in North America. He also shared his perspective on the primary topic of the monthly meeting – The Exponential Pace of Technological Change. Find…
Why The OODA Loop? Because everything is in a ceaseless flux.

A young Brazilian Mixed Martial Arts fighter has just kicked off a wave of interest in the teachings of a little known philosopher, Ludwig von Mises. This has generated excitement among Boyd fans, who have long seen a connection between the philosophy of Mises and the attitudes and approaches of Boyd. Moicano has also been…
DoD’s Unprecedented Commitment to a “Commercial Space Integration Strategy”

The much anticipated “Commercial Space Integration Strategy” was released by the Department of Defense in early April 2024 (weeks before the release of the Space Force Commercial Space Strategy). The DoD strategy document outlines the “broad guidance for where and why the Pentagon will try to increase its use of commercial space technologies.” Details here.
Continued AI Integration Drives the Race Between Attackers and Defenders

AI versus AI will be the central drama, but the outcome depends profoundly on human choices around how intelligently we govern this technology.
Is Your Board of Directors Integrating AI Governance into its Corporate Oversight and Disclosure Efforts?

We found a compelling ISS-Corporate memorandum – AI and Board Of Directors Oversight: AI Governance Appears on Corporate Radar – authored by Veronica Nikitas. The report provides a robust quantitative framework for this topic’s core issues. In this post, you will find the key takeaways and excerpts from the report, as well as a forward-thinking…
What Does the Nuclear Age Teach Us About Managing Escalation?

RAND researchers explore the “lessons and challenges from three historical crises between nuclear-armed powers” when managing the potential escalation of nuclear conflict—insights apropos to the tinderbox that is the Middle East and ongoing threats of nuclear escalation in Europe by Russian President Vladamir Putin. A summary of the RAND report and insights can be found…
In the Wake of the Iranian Drone Swarm and Ballistic Missile Attack on Israel: Future Scenarios

The war in Ukraine was the beginning, and the Iranian attack on Israel by a swarm of over 200 drones and ballistic missiles is now the tail end of an elongated inflection point – propelling geopolitics into a new era of 21st Century “Algorithmic Warfare.” A tick-tock of developments and links to live update resources…
Space Force Releases the Much Anticipated Inaugural U.S. Commercial Space Strategy

Last week, the U.S. Space Force (USSF) released the much-anticipated “Commercial Space Strategy”—the first such strategy released by the USSF—which commits to realigning funding and prioritizing commercial space opportunities. Details from the USSF CSS are available here.

OODAcasts

Intelligence

Lessons In Leadership, Intelligence Analysis, and Geopolitical Trends From Retired LTG Robert Ashley, former Director of DIA

March 19, 2021

Lieutenant General Robert Ashley, USA (ret) was the 21st Director of the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA). He retired in November 2020 after over 36 years of active-duty service as an intelligence officer. He had previously served as the Army’s lead for all intelligence (the Army Deputy Chief of Staff, G-2), where he was the senior…
Intelligence

Lessons In Leadership From Ellen McCarthy and Her Journey From Junior Analyst To The Most Senior Echelons of the Intelligence Community

March 11, 2021

Ellen McCarthy is a highly accomplished and distinguished executive whose career started as a junior analyst and ended up reaching to the very highest echelons of the US intelligence community. In this OODAcast we explore lessons learned from her journey, capturing insights that can inform actions for those at any stage of a career.
Tech

Blake Bartlett, CEO of Janes, On Leadership and Decision Making In The Modern Age

February 26, 2021

Blake Bartlett is the CEO of Janes, the well known and trusted provider of open source defense intelligence. In this OODAcast we examine lessons learned from Blake’s career and path from a young student with a desire for a career in sports to success in the domain of sales. Blakes walks us through some key…
Authors

Michele Wucker on Identifying and Confronting the Obvious Risks of Gray Rhinos

February 19, 2021

Michele Wucker is specialist in risk management and crisis anticipation and is author of the book “The Gray Rhino: How to Recognize and Act on the Obvious Dangers We Ignore”. While we’ve all become familiar with Taleb’s concept of Black Swans, we must equally become intimately aquatinted with Wucker’s Gray Rhinos as they provide more…
Tech

Vikram Sharma, CEO of Quintessence Labs on Leadership in the Quantum Era

February 12, 2021

Vikram Sharma is the founder and CEO of Canberra Australia based QuintessenceLabs. His company provides solutions based on quantum technology to strengthen cryptographic key creation and management at scale. This is an urgent need in this era of increasingly sophisticated cyberattacks, and key to protecting data now and into the future. In this OODAcast we…
Intelligence

Former CIA Officer Rob Richer on the Geopolitical Landscape, Leadership Lessons Learned, and Supporting Decision-makers

February 5, 2021

Rob Richer is a highly regarded advisor to international executives and global government leaders including several heads of state. Rob has a well informed perspective on international risks and opportunities and an ability to analyze and distill observations in a way that is meaningful for your decision making process. In this OODAcast we cover the…
Authors, Tech

Camila Russo on Ethereum and the Future of Decentralized Finance (DeFi)

January 29, 2021

This week’s OODAcast features an interview with Camila Russo, the author of the book “The Infinite Machine: How an Army of Crypto-hackers Is Building the Next Internet with Ethereum”. Camila is also the founder of the Decentralized Finance (DeFi) site The Defiant, which tracks developments, emerging trends, and news in the fast moving DeFi space.…
Intelligence, Tech

Will Hurd on Skills For Success In The Modern Age

January 22, 2021

Former Congressman Will Hurd joins us on this episode of OODACast to discuss what he has learned about business and entrepreneurship from a diverse career in the intelligence community, elected office and the private sector. Will has successfully leveraged the skills of a CIA operations officer in a variety of contexts, including the founding of…
Authors, Intelligence

Kathy and Randy Pherson, Authors of Critical Thinking for Strategic Intelligence

January 15, 2021

Kathy and Randy Pherson are authors of the book Critical Thinking for Strategic Intelligence. Both had successful careers in the US Intelligence Community. While they were at the CIA they pioneered new methods of risk analysis and analytical methods, and helped bring those methods to widespread adoption in the community. Both are also successful business…
Intelligence

Ric Prado on Intelligence Operations and a Legendary Career in the CIA

January 5, 2021

Ric Prado has been described by CIA leadership as the closest thing to 007 that the United States has ever had. Ric’s life is packed with more adventure and operations than your favorite spy novel series. Coming out of the shadows, this is Ric’s first video interview and covers his career, operational decision-making lessons learned,…

Category: Business

Keyword: China

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More U.S. trade secrets walk out door with foreign spies

Kidnapped Chinese diplomats rescued in Guinea Bissau

China Hotel Blast Suspect Given Death Sentence

China Sending Troops As Congo Peacekeepers

Ashcroft says discord over Iraq not hampering international terrorism cooperation

Chinese Activist Convicted

Hackers break into Chunghwa system

Author: OODA Analyst

Analysis

Moody’s on the “Recoding” of Entire Industries, Including The Financial Sector, by the Convergence of AI and the Blockchain

Findings from the DEFCON31 AI Village Inaugural Generative AI Red Team Challenge

The OODA Network Discusses Drone Countermeasures, Border Risk, and International Crime Syndicates

Why The OODA Loop? Because everything is in a ceaseless flux.

DoD’s Unprecedented Commitment to a “Commercial Space Integration Strategy”

Continued AI Integration Drives the Race Between Attackers and Defenders

Is Your Board of Directors Integrating AI Governance into its Corporate Oversight and Disclosure Efforts?

What Does the Nuclear Age Teach Us About Managing Escalation?

In the Wake of the Iranian Drone Swarm and Ballistic Missile Attack on Israel: Future Scenarios

Space Force Releases the Much Anticipated Inaugural U.S. Commercial Space Strategy

OODAcasts

Lessons In Leadership, Intelligence Analysis, and Geopolitical Trends From Retired LTG Robert Ashley, former Director of DIA

Lessons In Leadership From Ellen McCarthy and Her Journey From Junior Analyst To The Most Senior Echelons of the Intelligence Community

Blake Bartlett, CEO of Janes, On Leadership and Decision Making In The Modern Age

Michele Wucker on Identifying and Confronting the Obvious Risks of Gray Rhinos

Vikram Sharma, CEO of Quintessence Labs on Leadership in the Quantum Era

Former CIA Officer Rob Richer on the Geopolitical Landscape, Leadership Lessons Learned, and Supporting Decision-makers

Camila Russo on Ethereum and the Future of Decentralized Finance (DeFi)

Will Hurd on Skills For Success In The Modern Age

Kathy and Randy Pherson, Authors of Critical Thinking for Strategic Intelligence

Ric Prado on Intelligence Operations and a Legendary Career in the CIA

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