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Rich Washburn
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DeepSeek R1: Has the AI World Been Scamming Us to Build Massive Financial Reserves?
For years, the AI industry has been synonymous with jaw-dropping funding rounds and mind-blowing expenditures. OpenAI spent hundreds of...
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Rich Washburn
Jan 274 min read
How DeepSeek Shook the AI Industry—and NVIDIA Along With It
Artificial Intelligence has long been synonymous with high budgets, cutting-edge infrastructure, and the dominance of Silicon Valley’s...
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Rich Washburn
Aug 22, 20243 min read
Is It Dangerous to Give Everyone Access to AGI?
The future—a place where Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) might soon be as common as smartphones, and the idea of handing over this...
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Rich Washburn
Jul 1, 20243 min read
China's Economic Decline and Taiwan Tensions: A Brewing Storm
China's economy, already struggling under the weight of various internal pressures, is now facing a significant new challenge. The...
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Watchtower
Jun 30, 20242 min read
Shadow War: The CIA's Role in Ukraine War
In the aftermath of Russia's initial aggression, Ukrainian workers covertly constructed a network of underground control centers,...
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Rich Washburn
Jun 26, 20243 min read
Beyond the Facade: The Crumbling Reality of China's Military Might
Military strength often translates to geopolitical influence, China has long projected itself as an emerging superpower. With ambitions...
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Rich Washburn
Jun 25, 20243 min read
Cyberattack on Software Company Disrupts Thousands of Car Dealerships
In a recent surge of cyberattacks, a significant incident has disrupted business at thousands of car dealerships across the United...
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Rich Washburn
Jun 24, 20242 min read
Taiwan Strait Tensions Threaten Global Semiconductor Supply
As geopolitical tensions escalate between China and Taiwan, the global semiconductor market stands on the precipice of significant...
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Rich Washburn
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The New Axis: Unveiling the Russia-North Korea Strategic Partnership
Russia and North Korea have declared a comprehensive strategic partnership, echoing Cold War alliances with a modern twist. As Russian...
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Rich Washburn
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Port Corio: Peru’s Bold Move to Counter Chinese Trade Dominance
In a strategic move to counterbalance the growing influence of China over maritime trade in South America, Peru is actively pitching a...
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Watchtower
Jun 16, 20243 min read
Paper Tiger: China’s Waning Influence and Strained Alliances
The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) finds itself in a precarious position. With alliances fraying and geopolitical pressures mounting,...
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Rich Washburn
Jun 14, 20242 min read
DJI Drones Face Uncertain Future in the U.S. Amid National Security Concerns
The future of DJI drones in the United States is at a critical juncture. With the impending House vote on the Countering CCP Drones Act...
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Rich Washburn
Jun 14, 20243 min read
Silicon Shield or Chinese Roulette?
In the game of global politics and technology, Taiwan stands as the linchpin of the semiconductor industry. As home to the world's most...
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Watchtower
Jun 12, 20242 min read
Red Tide: Russian Naval Operation Near Florida
Recent intelligence reports have confirmed that a Russian naval operation is currently underway near the coast of Florida. This operation...
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Watchtower
May 23, 20243 min read
Unpacking China's Strategic Posturing Around Taiwan
China's military activities around Taiwan have intensified, drawing significant international attention & raising concerns about...
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Rich Washburn
May 7, 20242 min read
China Hacks UK’s MOD! Cybersecurity & International Relations
Geopolitical tensions simmer just below the surface of international diplomacy, the virtual battleground has become just as contested as...
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Watchtower
Apr 30, 20242 min read
Putin Makes Nuclear Threats Amidst Rising Geopolitical Tension
In recent developments, the geopolitical landscape has dramatically shifted as Russia escalated its rhetoric to include direct nuclear...
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Watchtower
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Global Strategic Assessment: Snapshot of the current state of international security affairs
NATO Operations: Operation 'Shengen': This seems to refer to a NATO initiative aimed at reducing logistical barriers for military...
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