Iqra 014
On the Chinese Internet, the Great American Dementia Debate, Julian Assange and rare earth metal sovereignty
In 1980, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that living organisms can be patented. This decision laid the legal groundwork for the biotechnology industry.
A personal insight into Chinese Techno-Sovereignty with a tour of its independent Internet and app ecosystem
Apple is exploring generative AI as a commodity technology, not a standalone product.
Worldcoin is a new global financial and identity network founded by Sam Altman in 2023. It aims to provide universal access to the economy, including a Universal Basic Income, using biometric identification. However, as ever the devil is in the details.
“Software is not dead, because of AI. If anything, I firmly believe that generative AI will usher in an era where more software will be created to solve more problems with technology.”
Chinese commentary on the great American Dementia Debate
A collapse of the Atlantic currents could lead to significant cooling in Europe and drought in other regions.
Revealing Royal United Services Institute report that highlights the weaponisation of the FATF standards, covered nicely by The Rage.
Seymour Hersch asks the question that should have been asked for years within American Empire - “Who is running the country?”
“104 Republicans and 198 Democrats voted to uphold a proposed budget increase for the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) in the defense appropriations bill. Representative Andrew Clyde from Georgia proposed an amendment to freeze CISA’s funding at its 2024 level, which would reduce the budget by just over 2% to $2,379,485,00. During a forceful speech on the House floor, Clyde criticized the agency for misusing its resources to suppress dissenting opinions.”
“The case ended in a whimper for the U.S. government. In contrast, Assange and his legal team were mindful of the damage to press freedom but jubilant that one of the most well-known political prisoners in the world was free.
And for journalists and media organizations around the world, it was a bittersweet outcome.”
The US military has been investing in expensive and complex weapons programs, leading to failures and reduced effectiveness. The Osprey aircraft program is an example of this trend, with high costs and limited capabilities.
On the EU’s faltering efforts to achieve rare earth metal sovereignty
Michael Saylor's views on Bitcoin funding and privacy have sparked controversy, with some questioning his influence on Bitcoin development. Saylor emphasizes Bitcoin as an investment rather than a currency, reflecting his vision for the digital asset