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The Strategic Imperative: U.S. Leadership in AI for National Security
Artificial intelligence (AI) is not just a technological marvel; it is a strategic asset that will define the balance of global power in...

Rich Washburn
Jul 27, 20243 min read


Inside the CrowdStrike Outage: Understanding Kernel Mode Vulnerabilities
In a recent incident that left Windows machines around the world blue-screening, CrowdStrike, a prominent cybersecurity firm, found...

Rich Washburn
Jul 22, 20243 min read


Cybersecurity Meltdown: Inside the Massive CrowdStrike Outage of 2024
In the early hours of July 19th, 2024, a significant disruption shook the digital infrastructure community. CrowdStrike, a widely trusted...

Rich Washburn
Jul 19, 20242 min read


Ripple Effect: The Far-Reaching Effects of Microsoft's Recent Outage
Microsoft Windows users worldwide are experiencing a severe outage due to an update associated with CrowdStrike’s Falcon Sensor. This...

Rich Washburn
Jul 19, 20243 min read


Solid State Batteries: The Future of Energy Storage is Here
Imagine a world where electric vehicles (EVs) charge in minutes, laptops need charging only once a week, and batteries are safer and more...

Rich Washburn
Jul 16, 20244 min read


How Close We Came to a Civil War
The recent assassination attempt on President Donald Trump during his rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, has brought the United States...

Rich Washburn
Jul 14, 20241 min read


False Alarm: Flynn Sets the Record Straight on VP Rumors
The world of political speculation, not every whisper of news holds water. Recently, rumors swirled about General Michael Flynn being...

Rich Washburn
Jul 14, 20241 min read


Quiet Power Moves: General Flynn Emerges as Trump's VP Choice
In a move that will undoubtedly send ripples through the political landscape, it appears that General Michael Flynn has been quietly...

Rich Washburn
Jul 14, 20242 min read


Updates: Trump Shot in the Ear but Is Fine
Butler, PA – President Donald Trump has provided more details following the apparent assassination attempt during his rally in Butler,...

Rich Washburn
Jul 13, 20242 min read


A Shot Heard Round the World: The Attempt on Trump's Life
In a shocking albeit predictable event that underscores the volatile state of our nation, President Donald Trump narrowly escaped an...

Rich Washburn
Jul 13, 20243 min read


Microsoft and Apple Part Ways with OpenAI as Sam Altman Aligns with Military Industrial Complex
The departure of Microsoft and Apple's observer roles is not merely a procedural change but a reflection of deeper currents within the AI...

Rich Washburn
Jul 12, 20243 min read


AI, Compute, and Power: Driving Geopolitics, Economics, and The Technological Evolution
Artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as a universally valuable resource for the future. The interplay between computational...

Rich Washburn
Jul 8, 20243 min read


Edward Snowden’s Alarming Revelation: OpenAI's Potential Role in Modern Surveillance
Edward Snowden, the renowned whistleblower known for exposing the NSA's mass surveillance programs, has recently turned his attention to...

Rich Washburn
Jul 8, 20243 min read


Is Jill Biden the Real Commander-in-Chief?
The narrative surrounding President Joe Biden's cognitive and physical fitness has dramatically shifted. What was once dismissed by major...

Rich Washburn
Jul 2, 20243 min read


Powerhouse to Precipice: The Looming Threat of Unsustainable Spending
The United States, a global economic powerhouse, is facing a daunting challenge: a ballooning national debt. This debt, fueled by...

Rich Washburn
Jul 2, 20242 min read


Presidential Immunity and the 2024 Election: How the Supreme Court’s Decision Shapes Trump’s Path
In a historic decision, the Supreme Court has fortified the constitutional protections for presidential actions, granting significant...

Rich Washburn
Jul 1, 20242 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...

Rich Washburn
Jul 1, 20243 min read


China's SpaceX Copy Booster Static Fire Becomes Flight Test
The Tian Long 3, developed by Space Pioneer, closely mirrors SpaceX's Falcon 9 in design and functionality. It boasts kerosene and liquid...

Rich Washburn
Jul 1, 20242 min read


Accidental Exposure: Google Maps Accidentally Leaks Top-Secret Manta Ray Drone
Google Maps, a tool used daily by millions for mundane navigation tasks, has unintentionally revealed one of the US military’s most...

Rich Washburn
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,...

Watchtower
Jun 30, 20242 min read
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