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Technology and the struggle for global influence have become increasingly intertwined. AI has grown from a mere economic tool into a defining component of national power and countries' capacity for strategic deterrence.
Read the original →Robots, AI, data and critical minerals are becoming key battlegrounds in the technology race between Washington and Beijing.
Read the original →The White House criticized a French proposal for G7 oversight of AI, calling it "unnecessary bureaucracy."
Read the original →Alongside cybersecurity, AI sovereignty is a pillar of digital work in software. Major IT vendors such as Fujitsu, Hitachi and NEC are focusing on the field known as sovereign AI. The government's launch of "active cyber defense" is a tailwind as they help companies establish AI sovereignty.
Read the original →Finland plans to purchase one million anti-personnel mines for €100 million. Contracts are expected by late 2027 and production is to begin in 2028.
Read the original →AI data centers are accelerating demand for high-speed optical communications, extending competition in the optical transceiver market to critical upstream materials. Indium phosphide (InP) is a key substrate for high-speed optical lasers and optoelectronic devices and is increasingly sought after as 800G and 1.6T transceivers gain traction. Capacity expansion takes time and product qualification presents technical hurdles, so securing InP wafer supplies has become a strategic priority.
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