Royal United Services Institute’s Post

How can the UK government protect the research and innovation ecosystem? That is the question tackled in this piece, written with my excellent co-author Natasha Buckley (and fellow member of the CDT in Cyber Security, Royal Holloway University). Thanks to Royal United Services Institute for the chance to write on this important topic.

New commentary from Natasha Buckley and Neil Ashdown on the relationship between technology innovation, national security and geopolitics. In an era of great power competition when it comes to developing technology, national security and resilience matters. Read more 👇

This could very well be the catalyst for eliminating entry barriers and introducing an innovative approach to consensus mechanisms for new and emerging protocols. Could this then pave the way for increased innovation and overall progress within the ecosystem? Interesting concept!

Technology evolves quickly and constantly, and enterprises must be prepared to both capitalize on new opportunities and safeguard against new threats as they arise. Read CMO Eric Herzog's new blog where he sheds light on the major tech trends that will influence enterprises in 2024. https://okt.to/7wpyqZ

“Failure to act on innovation priorities and pull through technologies at scale is materially affecting overall readiness levels and the ability to fight and win against a pacing competitor,” the report reads in part. https://lnkd.in/eKskxCma #Innovation #Creativity

#Opinion | NSAs weigh in on tech tieup National security is being defined by #emergingtechnologies. Business & research collaboration between countries is being driven by #NSA and foreign ministries. Pranjal Sharma #NationalSecurity #geopolitics https://mybs.in/2dYCko3

Technology continues to evolve quickly and constantly. Enterprises must be prepared to both capitalize on new opportunities and safeguard against new threats as they arise. Eric Herzog sheds light on the major tech trends that will influence enterprises in 2024. https://okt.to/nOPzdm

Coordinated disinformation campaigns are now an established feature of domestic politics in Australia’s region. This means that attempts to mitigate harms in the information domain are now at the top of political and security agendas, both for Australia and for partners and allies. Emerging technologies continue to shape the information environment in new ways, with advances in artificial intelligence both enabling the faster detection of information operations, but also making the creation and dissemination of disinformation and propaganda cheaper and more convincing. https://lnkd.in/d3Uez7CE

JUST.GOOD.BUSINESS. Responsible Innovation in Disruptive Digital and Data Technologies Key Responsible Innovation Factors 'Innovation in data and digital technologies can be assessed to determine whether it is responsible by questioning its impacts against the following criteria [additional stellar criteria at link below]: Ethical values: Are the innovation impacts and methods ethical? Do they align with defined sectoral ethical principles and values such as human rights, fairness and justice? Societal well-being: Does the social impact contribute to social well-being (for example, shared gains in living standards), or does it exacerbate social inequalities and erode democracy? Economic fairness: Does innovation reduce or increase economic and social inequality? Does it support competition, not gatekeeping, and maintain open pathways for future innovation by new entrants, letting users control their data and participate in the economic value created with it? Are its economic benefits widespread rather than concentrated? https://lnkd.in/gpX99byC

The White House has unveiled a new roadmap to guide the standardization of emerging technologies. This initiative demonstrates the importance of establishing clear, consistent standards to ensure the safe and effective deployment of innovations across various sectors. The roadmap aims to promote collaboration between government agencies, private sector leaders, and international partners to address the challenges posed by technological advancements. By setting comprehensive standards, the roadmap seeks to enhance interoperability, security, and reliability while promoting innovation and competitiveness. This strategic approach is necessary for utilizing the full potential of emerging technologies and ensuring they benefit society at large. #TechStandardization #Innovation #EmergingTech